Ex-Baltimore detective granted early prison release

Daniel Hersl, a former Baltimore Gun Trace Task Force member, jailed for stealing thousands of dollars from city residents, was granted the release from prison because of his “terminal medical condition.” Page 3

Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary

Pete Hegseth took the oath Saturday in Washington from Vice President JD Vance less than 12 hours after a late-night vote in the Senate installed him as the Pentagon’s leader. Nation & World Page 3

Senate OKs Noem as head of homeland security

Kristi Noem has been put in charge of an agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration. Nation & World Page 4