Border Patrol Clash, IRS Role Shifts, and Chevron Adjustments: A U.S. News Rundown

U.S. Border Patrol agents shot an armed woman in Chicago amid a protest against federal immigration authorities, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The woman, who was not identified but is a U.S. citizen, drove herself to a hospital after ramming cars into ICE vehicles. Protesters clashed with officials, though no serious injuries were reported among law enforcement.

Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, will continue his tenure as IRS commissioner, as reported by CNBC. Alongside this, the IRS will soon have a CEO, with Frank Bisignano expected to take on the newly created position.

Former NFL star Mark Sanchez, now a Fox Sports analyst, faces battery charges following a downtown Indianapolis altercation that resulted in him being stabbed. Sanchez is currently hospitalized, and the final decision on charges lies with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office. In other news, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fast-tracking a drug for autism-related disorders, teaming up with GSK to expedite the FDA approval process, bypassing prolonged clinical trials. Meanwhile, Chevron is making operational changes at its Los Angeles refinery after a significant fire, ensuring demand fulfillment in Southern California.

Bari Weiss steps into the role of editor-in-chief at CBS News after Paramount's acquisition of The Free Press. The Wall Street Journal estimates the deal's worth at $150 million. Simultaneously, a federal judge has put a temporary block on President Trump's plan to send Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, challenging the deployment legally. Finally, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed readiness for military strikes off Venezuela, targeting vessels involved in alleged drug operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)