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The Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security are investigating leaks of national security information, with both agencies considering the use of polygraph tests on employees to identify the source of the leaks. The investigations have raised concerns about the reliability of polygraphs and their potential for intimidation.

Columbia University has implemented new policies, including a mask ban and the hiring of special officers, in response to demands from the Trump administration. These changes come after the federal government threatened to withhold $400 million in funding due to concerns about antisemitism on campus.

Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber, who served the Eastern District of Virginia from 2021 to 2024, was found dead at her Alexandria home on Saturday morning. The cause of death remains undetermined, and the Alexandria Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding her passing.

YouTube TV subscribers will see their monthly bills increase to $82.99 starting in January, marking the latest in a series of price hikes for the popular streaming service since its launch in 2017. The company cites rising content costs as the reason for the increase, which follows similar moves by other major streaming services this year.

President Trump's executive order to dismantle the Department of Education has raised concerns among experts about the potential impact on federal student loan programs and borrowers. Experts warn that the sudden downsizing of the Education Department, including the dismissal of staff responsible for managing student loan debt, could lead to confusion, frustration, and potentially a spike in loan defaults.