•Space Command Relocation – President Trump orders U.S. Space Command HQ moved from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama. The Air Force backed the move for cost and strategic reasons, but politics also play a role as Alabama wins big on defense jobs and aerospace influence.

•Afghanistan Earthquake Disaster – A devastating 6.0 magnitude quake killed over 1,400 people and destroyed entire villages. International aid is slowed by Taliban restrictions, raising questions about U.S. humanitarian responsibility as China and Russia seek to expand influence in the region.

•Russia and China’s Growing Alliance – Vladimir Putin joins Xi Jinping in Beijing, highlighting a deepening partnership that challenges Western institutions. With North Korea included in the display, the trio signals a united front against U.S. leadership and post–WWII global stability.

•EPA Contract Authority Upheld – A federal appeals court rules the EPA can halt payments under the Green Bank Climate Grant Program, affirming taxpayer oversight and accountability. The ruling reinforces that courts safeguard contracts, not policy agendas, and marks a major conservative win for fiscal responsibility.

Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.

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