Asian shares are mixed and gold and silver climb higher after a retreat on Wall St
Read full article: Asian shares are mixed and gold and silver climb higher after a retreat on Wall StShares are mixed in Asia, with markets in Japan and China dragged lower by selling of tech-related stocks.
Brothers of Renee Good, woman killed by immigration officer, call for action in Congress
Read full article: Brothers of Renee Good, woman killed by immigration officer, call for action in CongressThe brothers of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen killed by an immigration officer in Minneapolis, are urging Congress to take action.
Complaint accuses Gabbard of playing politics with intelligence, which spy agency rejects
Read full article: Complaint accuses Gabbard of playing politics with intelligence, which spy agency rejectsA complaint made about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard months ago relates to an allegation that she withheld access to classified information for political reasons.
Judge: Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims in documents release
Read full article: Judge: Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims in documents releaseA federal judge who presided over the sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein says a Wednesday conference to address harm done to the financier's victims by a massive release of records isn't needed after a deal was struck to protect their identities.
Judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon's punishment of Sen. Mark Kelly
Read full article: Judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon's punishment of Sen. Mark KellyA federal judge says he knows of no U.S. Supreme Court precedent to justify the Pentagonโs censuring of a sitting U.S. senator who joined a videotaped plea for troops to resist unlawful orders from the Trump administration.
Trump administration's tongue-in-cheek names for immigration operations praised and slammed
Read full article: Trump administration's tongue-in-cheek names for immigration operations praised and slammedThe Department of Homeland Securityโs approach to naming immigrant enforcement operations elicits polarizing opinions: Are the names funny or offensive.
Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote
Read full article: Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt voteFormer President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have finalized an agreement with House Republicans to testify this month in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
US shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached an aircraft carrier, military says
Read full article: US shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached an aircraft carrier, military saysThe White House says talks between special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials are still planned after a Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.
House lawmaker raises new concerns over FDA's ultra-fast drug review program
Read full article: House lawmaker raises new concerns over FDA's ultra-fast drug review programA Democratic lawmaker is raising new concerns about a Food and Drug Administration program designed to drastically shorten the review of certain drugs.
Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen
Read full article: Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepenPresident Donald Trump is demanding a $1 billion payment from Harvard University to end his prolonged standoff with the Ivy League campus, doubling the amount he sought previously as both sides appear to move further from reaching a deal.
States scramble to gerrymander US House districts after Trump sought edge in midterm elections
Read full article: States scramble to gerrymander US House districts after Trump sought edge in midterm electionsRepublicans and Democrats in some states are redrawing U.S. House districts to gain an advantage in the upcoming midterm elections.
The Latest: Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdown
Read full article: The Latest: Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdownPresident Donald Trump has signed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown hours after the House passed the bill in a bipartisan vote.
UK police open criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged leaks to Epstein
Read full article: UK police open criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged leaks to EpsteinBritish police have opened a criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office related to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
Read full article: Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia breached its commitment to hold off on energy infrastructure attacks for a week when it launched a major assault on Ukraine overnight.
Don Lemon says a dozen agents came to arrest him even though he offered to turn himself in
Read full article: Don Lemon says a dozen agents came to arrest him even though he offered to turn himself inIndependent journalist Don Lemon says about a dozen federal agents came to his Los Angeles hotel to arrest him last week.
MAHA has reshaped health policy. Now it's working on environmental rules
Read full article: MAHA has reshaped health policy. Now it's working on environmental rulesMAHA activists who want to hold corporations accountable for harming Americansโ health have found an unlikely ally in a Republican-led Environmental Protection Agency that has traditionally supported big businesses and less regulation.
Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
Read full article: Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fightPresident Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.
Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' after White House meeting while downplaying past insults
Read full article: Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' after White House meeting while downplaying past insultsPresident Donald Trump met on Tuesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for two hours.
Don't tune into the Super Bowl hoping for a break from politics
Read full article: Don't tune into the Super Bowl hoping for a break from politicsThe NFL says the federal security presence at the Super Bowl will be consistent with past games and Immigration and Customs Enforcement won't be there.
Intelligence director says Trump requested her presence at FBI search of Georgia election center
Read full article: Intelligence director says Trump requested her presence at FBI search of Georgia election centerDirector of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has told lawmakers that she attended an FBI search of the election center in Fulton County, Georgia, last week because President Donald Trump asked her to be there.
An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American war
Read full article: An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American warAn internal document reveals Vietnam's military is preparing for a possible American war of aggression, viewing the U.S. as a "belligerent" power.
Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS raises conflict of interest concerns
Read full article: Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS raises conflict of interest concernsLegal experts say President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information raises a host of conflict of interest questions.
Attorney says Gabbard is holding up a complaint about her actions, which her office denies
Read full article: Attorney says Gabbard is holding up a complaint about her actions, which her office deniesAn attorney says Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has delayed giving members of Congress a complaint about her conduct.
Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South
Read full article: Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the SouthThe Trump administration is eliminating four out of six planned locations for a 2030 census practice test.
Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says
Read full article: Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem saysThe secretary of Homeland Security is requiring that all officers on the ground in Minneapolis wear body cameras.
Ed Martin removed as head of Justice Department's 'Weaponization Working Group'
Read full article: Ed Martin removed as head of Justice Department's 'Weaponization Working Group'Ed Martin has been removed as head of the Justice Department group tasked with scrutinizing the federal prosecutions of President Donald Trump.
HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiatives
Read full article: HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiativesHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities.
Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote
Read full article: Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress voteFormer President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are agreeing to testify in a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Government says it's fixing redactions in Epstein-related files that may have had victim information
Read full article: Government says it's fixing redactions in Epstein-related files that may have had victim informationThe Justice Department says it has taken down several thousand documents and โmediaโ that may have inadvertently included victim-identifying information after lawyers for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's victims complained of insufficient redactions.
Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil
Read full article: Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oilPresident Donald Trump says he plans to lower tariffs on goods from India to 18%, from 25%, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration's Medicaid cuts
Read full article: Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration's Medicaid cutsPlanned Parenthood has dropped its legal challenge against the Trump administration's decision to cut off Medicaid funding to its abortion providers.
Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case
Read full article: Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation caseA federal appeals court judge has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against a judge who clashed with President Donald Trumpโs administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi announces 2 more arrests in the St. Paul church protest
Read full article: US Attorney General Pam Bondi announces 2 more arrests in the St. Paul church protestU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced two more arrests in the protest at a church in Minnesota against the immigration enforcement crackdown.
British politician Peter Mandelson faces pressure to quit House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Read full article: British politician Peter Mandelson faces pressure to quit House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein tiesFriendship with Jeffrey Epstein has already cost Peter Mandelson the post of Britainโs ambassador to Washington.
Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlash
Read full article: Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlashPresident Donald Trump says he will move to close Washingtonโs Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction.
Music's biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump's immigration crackdown
Read full article: Music's biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump's immigration crackdownArtists this awards season are having to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns.
Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations
Read full article: Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelationsA top Justice Department official is playing down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demands
Read full article: Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demandsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says it'll be a few days before a government funding package comes up for a vote in the House.
โMelania,โ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary
Read full article: โMelania,โ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentaryPromoted by President Donald Trump as โa must watch,โ the Melania Trump documentary โMelaniaโ debuted with a better-than-expected $7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalition
Read full article: Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalitionDonald Trump credits the mayor of a small Detroit suburb with helping him win over Michigan's Arab American community during the 2024 presidential campaign.
What a swing House district in Colorado shows about Republicans' immigration fallout in the midterms
Read full article: What a swing House district in Colorado shows about Republicans' immigration fallout in the midtermsPresident Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota is rattling voters in a highly competitive swing district in northern Colorado.
From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a whoโs who of powerful people named in Epstein files
Read full article: From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a whoโs who of powerful people named in Epstein filesProminent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so
Read full article: Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do soPresident Donald Trump says he's instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities request federal help.
Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by US
Read full article: Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by USAn explosion has ripped through an apartment building in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a 4-year-old girl.
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate
Read full article: Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperateNewly released files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain for a former prince to cooperate with authorities.
Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fight
Read full article: Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fightPresident Donald Trump acted quickly to negotiate with Democratic senators on a deal to avert a government shutdown.
The Latest: Huge cache of Epstein documents includes his emails with wealthy and powerful
Read full article: The Latest: Huge cache of Epstein documents includes his emails with wealthy and powerfulA huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before his death by suicide in 2019.
The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth
Read full article: The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growthNorth Carolina and South Carolina have become two hot spots for growth in the United States.
From stilettos to safety concerns on Inauguration Day: 4 takeaways from Melania Trump's new movie
Read full article: From stilettos to safety concerns on Inauguration Day: 4 takeaways from Melania Trump's new movieIn her new self-titled documentary, first lady Melania Trump offers a peek behind the scenes during the 20 days before she returned to the White House.
Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive order
Read full article: Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive orderA federal judge has blocked certain federal agencies from requesting citizenship status when distributing voter registration forms.
Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful
Read full article: Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerfulA huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before his death by suicide in 2019.
US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion
Read full article: US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billionThe Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion.
United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says
Read full article: United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief saysThe United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces โimminent financial collapseโ unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues in full and on time.
Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington's streets โ including Pennsylvania Avenue
Read full article: Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington's streets โ including Pennsylvania AvenuePresident Donald Trump has announced an IndyCar race will be held through the streets of Washington as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program
Read full article: Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear programU.S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region.
The Latest: Justice Department says itโs releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department says itโs releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein filesThe Justice Department has released over 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti
Read full article: The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex PrettiDeputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed by Border Patrol officers.
Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pages
Read full article: Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pagesThe release of many more records from Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein is revealing more about what investigators knew of his sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with the rich and powerful such as Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.
Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demands
Read full article: Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demandsKevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago.
New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters
Read full article: New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protestersThe Trump administration has imposed sanctions against Iranโs interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehranโs theocratic government.
Judge refuses to release man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot
Read full article: Judge refuses to release man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riotA federal judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with placing two pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of a mobโs Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Newsom files a civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz over allegations of hospice fraud
Read full article: Newsom files a civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz over allegations of hospice fraudCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom is demanding a civil rights investigation into Dr. Mehmet Oz, saying he discriminated against Armenians in a video about hospice fraud in Los Angeles.
Journalist Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes after covering anti-ICE church protest
Read full article: Journalist Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes after covering anti-ICE church protestJournalist Don Lemon has been released from custody after being charged with federal civil rights crimes in connection with an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted services at a Minnesota church.
The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Prettiโs death in Minneapolis
Read full article: The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Prettiโs death in MinneapolisThe Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border Patrol officers, according to federal officials.
Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bank
Read full article: Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bankPresident Donald Trumpโs nomination of Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve could bring about sweeping changes at a central bank that dominates the global economy and markets like no other.
Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclear
Read full article: Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclearRussian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's request to pause attacks on Ukraine's power grid for a week.
Uganda's army chief accuses US Embassy officials of aiding opposition figure who went into hiding
Read full article: Uganda's army chief accuses US Embassy officials of aiding opposition figure who went into hidingUgandaโs army chief accused U.S. Embassy officials of helping opposition leader Bobi Wine as he went into hiding.
Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House
Read full article: Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to HouseThe Senate has voted to fund most of the government through the end of September while carving out a temporary extension for Homeland Security funding, giving Congress two weeks to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.
US stocks fall while a break in gold fever sends metals prices plunging
Read full article: US stocks fall while a break in gold fever sends metals prices plungingStocks fell on Wall Street, while gold and silver prices plunged as investors tried to gauge what President Donald Trumpโs new nominee to lead the Federal Reserve will mean for interest rates.
Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officials
Read full article: Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officialsAggressive immigration enforcement in Minnesota, which resulted in the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens by federal agents, and this weekโs FBI search of an election office in Georgia have Democratic election officials concerned about what could be in store for this fallโs midterm elections.
Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a corner
Read full article: Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a cornerPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico.
Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade war
Read full article: Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade warPresident Donald Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with Americaโs northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands.
Trump's pick to lead the NSA vows to follow the law if confirmed
Read full article: Trump's pick to lead the NSA vows to follow the law if confirmedThe Army general tapped to lead the NSA is promising to follow the law and the Constitution when it comes to using the NSA's powerful surveillance tools.
Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024
Read full article: Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024Foreign leaders and governments presented to former President Joe Biden, his wife, U.S. Cabinet members and other senior officials tens of thousands of dollars in gifts in the last year of the Biden administration.
Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating her
Read full article: Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating herThe Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis.
Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to commercial travel and Americans soon can visit
Read full article: Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to commercial travel and Americans soon can visitPresident Donald Trump says he's informed Venezuelaโs acting president that he'll open up all commercial airspace over Venezuela.
Trump's wide ambitions for Board of Peace spark new support for the United Nations
Read full article: Trump's wide ambitions for Board of Peace spark new support for the United NationsPresident Donald Trumpโs latest attempt to sidestep the United Nations through his new Board of Peace appears to have inadvertently backfired.
Kennedy Center's head of artistic programming steps down 2 weeks after taking the job
Read full article: Kennedy Center's head of artistic programming steps down 2 weeks after taking the jobThe Kennedy Center's head of artistic programming has stepped down, two weeks after being named to the position.
Trump eyes basing his new Board of Peace at a Washington building in legal limbo
Read full article: Trump eyes basing his new Board of Peace at a Washington building in legal limboThe Trump administration is looking at basing the new Board of Peace in the Washington building that formerly housed the U.S. Institute of Peace.
Trump's border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after โcooperationโ
Read full article: Trump's border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after โcooperationโPresident Donald Trumpโs border czar says immigration enforcement could reduce the number of officers in Minnesota.
Responders recall a mission of recovery and grief a year after the midair collision near DC
Read full article: Responders recall a mission of recovery and grief a year after the midair collision near DCFamilies and emergency responders are marking the one-year anniversary of the deadly plane collision over the Potomac River.
The Latest: Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland Security
Read full article: The Latest: Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland SecurityDemocrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security.