
Trump's 'grand conspiracy' probe presses on with subpoenas after the lead prosecutor’s exit
Read full article: Trump's 'grand conspiracy' probe presses on with subpoenas after the lead prosecutor’s exitJustice Department officials are pressing forward with an investigation of President Donald Trump's foes despite the departure of prosecutor Joe diGenova, who had been leading it for months.

Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead
Read full article: Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are deadA federal judge who blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” for compensating President Donald Trump’s political allies isn't swayed by a government attorney’s assurances that the concept is abandoned.

Attorney General Blanche's appearances at political events blur Justice Department boundaries
Read full article: Attorney General Blanche's appearances at political events blur Justice Department boundariesAttorney General Todd Blanche is blurring traditional boundaries between politics and federal law enforcement with speeches at political events that depart from longstanding norms meant to protect the Justice Department from the appearance of partisan bias.

Federal charges announced in Texas are part of broader Trump focus on noncitizen voting
Read full article: Federal charges announced in Texas are part of broader Trump focus on noncitizen votingSeven noncitizens in Texas have been charged with illegally voting in federal elections or falsely claiming U.S. citizenship, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.

Trump's push to restrict mail ballots has failed. Other efforts to reshape the midterms are ongoing
Read full article: Trump's push to restrict mail ballots has failed. Other efforts to reshape the midterms are ongoingPresident Donald Trump's efforts to assert federal control over elections are marching on despite a recent loss in the Supreme Court.

Justice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records as it seeks their voter data
Read full article: Justice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records as it seeks their voter dataThe Trump administration is ordering officials in more than two dozen states to preserve records from the 2024 election.

Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans' midterm convention
Read full article: Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans' midterm conventionPresident Donald Trump has pledged $5,000 to every American if Republicans hold onto Congress in the midterms while slamming Democrats as extremists during night one of the Republican midterm convention.

What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention
Read full article: What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm conventionRepublicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his party in this year’s midterm elections.

Justice Department pardon lawyer who says she was fired in dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights sues
Read full article: Justice Department pardon lawyer who says she was fired in dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights suesA former Justice Department pardon attorney who says she was fired after she refused to recommend the restoration of actor Mel Gibson’s gun rights has sued over her termination.

Colombia captures a suspected Tren de Aragua gang leader as US security ties deepen
Read full article: Colombia captures a suspected Tren de Aragua gang leader as US security ties deepenThe United States Southern Command says that Colombian security forces captured a suspected senior leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts
Read full article: In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mountsAttorney General Todd Blanche says in an Associated Press interview that he'll lead the Department of Justice with integrity.

Trump loyalist Ed Martin is leaving the Justice Department to focus on election 'legal battles'
Read full article: Trump loyalist Ed Martin is leaving the Justice Department to focus on election 'legal battles'Ed Martin, a loyal White House ally who held multiple Justice Department posts despite unconventional tactics that sometimes rankled his superiors, is leaving President Donald Trump’s administration.

Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
Read full article: Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of feloniesThe Justice Department has finalized a rule that will pave the way for people who’ve been barred from owning firearms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated.

Trump focuses on violent crime reduction as he boosts GOP candidates at New York police academy
Read full article: Trump focuses on violent crime reduction as he boosts GOP candidates at New York police academyPresident Donald Trump has highlighted his record on crime and safety during a visit to New York, pivoting to one of his strongest issues as he looks to boost Republicans in battleground races ahead of the November midterms.

Blanche seeks to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in first speech as attorney general
Read full article: Blanche seeks to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in first speech as attorney generalAttorney General Todd Blanche is seeking to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in his first speech since taking the reins of the beleaguered agency, promising rank-and-file staff that he will lead them with integrity.

US government charges 11 people in scheme to obtain green cards through sham marriages
Read full article: US government charges 11 people in scheme to obtain green cards through sham marriagesThe Department of Justice has charged nearly a dozen people with participating in a multimillion-dollar scheme to help hundreds of Chinese nationals fraudulently obtain green cards through sham marriages to U.S. citizens.

Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
Read full article: Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fightPresident Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, has been sworn in as attorney general after a bruising confirmation fight that exposed bipartisan concerns about the Justice Department’s direction under the Republican president.

The Latest: Trump calls for spacing out childhood shots, against medical groups’ guidance
Read full article: The Latest: Trump calls for spacing out childhood shots, against medical groups’ guidancePresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held belief that certain shots should be spaced out into separate medical visits.

College sports bill doesn't get vote, but does get spot on the Senate's September calendar
Read full article: College sports bill doesn't get vote, but does get spot on the Senate's September calendarThe Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote during an all-night, pre-recess session in the Senate, though the bill did gain a spot on next month’s calendar after the chamber comes back from its summer break.

Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump's demands for voting bill
Read full article: Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump's demands for voting billSenators have headed for the exits in the predawn hours without having met President Donald Trump’s push to pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill.

The Latest: GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche, likely paving way for AG confirmation
Read full article: The Latest: GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche, likely paving way for AG confirmationRepublican Sen. Bill Cassidy says he’ll back Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump’s Justice Department.

Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation
Read full article: Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmationRepublican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he’ll vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump’s Justice Department.

Union representing IRS workers asks judge to block Trump tax audit immunity deal
Read full article: Union representing IRS workers asks judge to block Trump tax audit immunity dealThe labor union representing Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service workers has asked a judge to block a sweeping tax audit immunity agreement for President Donald Trump.

No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized
Read full article: No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalizedJeanine Pirro this week found out there’s a trade-off between loyalty to President Donald Trump and being loyal to reality.

State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe
Read full article: State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probeThe state of New Mexico has sued the Department of Justice and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, saying the federal government has blocked it from carrying out its own investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes.

US offers $25 million reward targeting US citizen who reportedly leads Mexico's most powerful cartel
Read full article: US offers $25 million reward targeting US citizen who reportedly leads Mexico's most powerful cartelThe U.S. government has offered a $25 million reward for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, increasing pressure on the U.S. citizen who leads Mexico's most powerful cartel.

The Latest: Senate panel advances Blanche nomination for attorney general
Read full article: The Latest: Senate panel advances Blanche nomination for attorney generalActing Attorney General Todd Blanche has cleared a critical hurdle in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote.

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts
Read full article: Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdoutsActing Attorney General Todd Blanche has cleared a critical hurdle in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote.

As Blanche's path to confirmation is cleared, Trump's tax audit immunity remains in place
Read full article: As Blanche's path to confirmation is cleared, Trump's tax audit immunity remains in placeActing Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” meant for his political allies.

The Latest: Trump says new talks are Iran's 'last chance' to make a deal
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says new talks are Iran's 'last chance' to make a dealPresident Donald Trump says newly planned talks between the U.S. and Tehran are the “last chance” for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation of U.S. strikes.

GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund
Read full article: GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fundTwo Republican senators who threatened to block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s bid to lead the Justice Department say they will vote to advance his nomination.

Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks
Read full article: Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talksPresident Donald Trump is threatening to push forward with a fund to compensate his allies if two Republican holdouts won’t support his nominee for attorney general.

Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends it
Read full article: Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends itPresident Donald Trump says his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is “dead” while also continuing to defend it.

Trump floats pulling Blanche's nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demands
Read full article: Trump floats pulling Blanche's nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demandsPresident Donald Trump says he may withdraw and delay Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general until Republican senators who are seeking concessions from the top prosecutor leave office.

The Latest: Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination for now
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination for nowPresident Donald Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general until Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office.

US uses dormant court to seek deportation of Afghan woman accused of aiding terror plot
Read full article: US uses dormant court to seek deportation of Afghan woman accused of aiding terror plotAn Afghan woman accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired attack in the U.S. on Election Day in 2024 is the first person facing deportation through the Trump administration’s use of an obscure court that remained dormant for 30 years.

Senate panel delays vote on Blanche attorney general nomination as key Republicans withhold support
Read full article: Senate panel delays vote on Blanche attorney general nomination as key Republicans withhold supportTodd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general has stalled as lawmakers scrapped a planned committee vote.

Investigators in James Comey seashells case omitted key facts, defense lawyers allege
Read full article: Investigators in James Comey seashells case omitted key facts, defense lawyers allegeFederal officials have misled judges, submitted false statements and withheld key facts during the course of the investigation into former FBI director James Comey.

Comey says seashells post was political speech - not a threat - as he presses to dismiss charges
Read full article: Comey says seashells post was political speech - not a threat - as he presses to dismiss chargesFormer FBI Director James Comey is urging a judge to throw out federal charges against him.

He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing
Read full article: He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suingThe top federal prosecutor in Seattle who was fired last week less than an hour after being sworn in is suing the government over his termination.

Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation
Read full article: Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmationActing Attorney General Todd Blanche has met with accusers of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the demand of a Republican senator whose support is crucial to his nomination to lead the Justice Department.

The Latest: Todd Blanche faces US Senate for DOJ confirmation hearing
Read full article: The Latest: Todd Blanche faces US Senate for DOJ confirmation hearingActing Attorney General Todd Blanche is confronting questions about his brief but turbulent tenure atop the Justice Department during a Senate confirmation hearing that will test President Donald Trump’s grip on Republican lawmakers whose support the nominee will need for the job.

The Latest: Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite new policy to halt them
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite new policy to halt themPresident Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after two deadly shootings within a week, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them.

Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearing
Read full article: Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearingActing Attorney General Todd Blanche is confronting skeptical questioning at a Senate confirmation hearing about the creation of a fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump and a tax immunity deal for the president.

Prosecutions, Epstein and the $1.8B fund: What to watch at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing
Read full article: Prosecutions, Epstein and the $1.8B fund: What to watch at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearingTodd Blanche is heading into a high-stakes test this week in his bid to become attorney general.

Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with an uncertain agenda
Read full article: Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with an uncertain agendaSenate Republicans are returning to Washington with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham, a committee chairman and key player who served as a crucial ally of President Donald Trump.

Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington
Read full article: Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in WashingtonThe National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., has expanded during the country's 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, with troops from Democratic-led states joining the effort.

Professor known for 'torture memos' will advise conspiracy probe focused on perceived Trump foes
Read full article: Professor known for 'torture memos' will advise conspiracy probe focused on perceived Trump foesJohn Yoo, a conservative law professor known for his views on presidential power, confirms he will advise a team investigating whether officials conspired against Donald Trump.

America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's come
Read full article: America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's comeAmerica is getting ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary since it split from Britain's monarchy and embarked on its experiment in democracy.

Lawmakers subpoena billionaire Leon Black after contentious interview on Epstein payments
Read full article: Lawmakers subpoena billionaire Leon Black after contentious interview on Epstein paymentsThe House Oversight Committee has served subpoenas to a billionaire investor who made payments to Jeffrey Epstein.

Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show
Read full article: Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC showAuthorities have arrested two more people in Missouri and Washington state in connection with a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump’s UFC event at the White House earlier this month.

Top Justice Department officials can remain part of prosecution of press gala attack, judge rules
Read full article: Top Justice Department officials can remain part of prosecution of press gala attack, judge rulesA federal judge has denied a request to disqualify top Justice Department officials from supervising the prosecution of the man charged with trying to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support
Read full article: Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh supportThe Senate Judiciary Committee will hold confirmation hearings July 15 and 16 for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as some Republicans remain undecided on supporting him for the post.

The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House
Read full article: The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has confirmed a deal to end the war with Iran and allow oil traffic to begin again through the Strait of Hormuz.

Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Read full article: Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'A federal judge in Virginia has extended a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government.

Trump administration identifies 'super-sponsors' of migrant children in a possible prosecution tack
Read full article: Trump administration identifies 'super-sponsors' of migrant children in a possible prosecution tackThe Justice Department has announced charges against a Guatemalan woman accused of using false identification to gain custody of migrant children.

The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalationPresident Donald Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening to escalate the 3-month-old war.

Judge rejects watchdog's bid to block Trump administration's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
Read full article: Judge rejects watchdog's bid to block Trump administration's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fundA federal judge has rejected a government watchdog’s request for a court order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from forging ahead with a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government.

The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter
Read full article: The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopterThe U.S. military says it has carried out strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic.

Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
Read full article: Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign messagePresident Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” as he campaigned for the White House in 2024.

Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund
Read full article: Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fundThe Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House.

Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session
Read full article: Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate sessionSenate Republicans are working toward passage of legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies.

The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities
Read full article: The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department prioritiesTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department’s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund that would have benefited the president’s allies.

President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
Read full article: President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney generalPresident Donald Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal attorney who has aggressively pursued the Republican president’s agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
Read full article: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS auditsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent is refusing to say whether President Donald Trump and his family will still receive immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund.

Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is dropped
Read full article: Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is droppedThe Republican-led Senate is moving forward with legislation to fund immigration enforcement agencies after forcing the White House to drop its settlement fund for political allies and stripping a separate proposal for White House security from the bill.

Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump
Read full article: Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of TrumpThe House approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to seek to end the war.

The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings
Read full article: The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearingsSecretary of State Marco Rubio will face more questions about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world in back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began.

Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says
Read full article: Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche saysActing Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courts.

Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies
Read full article: Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump alliesSenate Republicans are weighing their next steps after the Trump administration's announcement that it is scrapping a $1.8 billion settlement fund for the president's allies who claim to have been politically prosecuted.

Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
Read full article: Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses itPresident Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday.

Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund
Read full article: Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fundA standoff between the White House and the Senate remains unresolved as Republicans return to Washington after defiantly leaving town 10 days ago without passing legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies.

Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash
Read full article: Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlashMany of the convicted rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are clamoring for payouts from the nearly $1.8 billion settlement that the Trump administration has set up for people claiming to be victims of a weaponized government.

Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll, disputing media reports
Read full article: Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll, disputing media reportsThe top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies that his office has opened an investigation into E.

Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment
Read full article: Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictmentThe Southern Poverty Law Center says a Justice Department indictment against the group is part of a “top-down” campaign of retribution against President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies and represents a vindictive prosecution that must be dismissed.

Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants
Read full article: Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendantsThe Department of Justice is acknowledging it's removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.

Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
Read full article: Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fundA coalition of President Donald Trump's critics is suing to block payouts from a new $1.8 billion settlement fund for Trump allies claiming to be victims of a weaponized government.

Blanche at center of Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump
Read full article: Blanche at center of Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to TrumpIn pushing to prove his loyalty to President Donald Trump, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has agitated the same Republican lawmakers whose votes he may need to secure the permanent job.

Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands
Read full article: Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demandsPresident Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry Republican senators finally said no, even if temporarily.

The Latest: Trump says ‘it looks like I’ll be the one’ to intervene in Cuba after Castro indictment
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says ‘it looks like I’ll be the one’ to intervene in Cuba after Castro indictmentPresident Donald Trump on Thursday said past U_S_ presidents have mulled intervening in Cuba for decades, but “it looks like I’ll be the one that does it.”.

What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro
Read full article: What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl CastroFormer Cuban President Raúl Castro has been charged in a U.S. indictment with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft operated by Miami-based exiles in 1996 off the coast of the Caribbean island.

Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroom
Read full article: Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroomRepublican senators are considering dropping a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol Hill.

US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns charges
Read full article: US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns chargesFederal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles.

Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Read full article: Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fundTwo police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot are suing to block anyone from receiving payouts from a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions.

The Latest: US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planes
Read full article: The Latest: US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planesFederal prosecutors on Wednesday charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with ordering the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles, a major escalation of pressure by the Trump administration on the socialist government.

US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement
Read full article: US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlementThe U.S. government has agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.

The Latest: Blanche faces questions from lawmakers over a fund to compensate Trump allies
Read full article: The Latest: Blanche faces questions from lawmakers over a fund to compensate Trump alliesActing Attorney General Todd Blanche wouldn’t rule out the possibility that violent rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will be considered for payouts from a new $1.776 billion fund to compensate individuals who believe they were targeted politically.

Blanche doesn't rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund
Read full article: Blanche doesn't rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fundActing Attorney General Todd Blanche has not ruled out the possibility of compensating individuals involved in violence during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot from a new $1.776 billion fund.

What to know about Trump’s nearly $1.8B fund to compensate allies claiming political targeting
Read full article: What to know about Trump’s nearly $1.8B fund to compensate allies claiming political targetingThe Justice Department has announced a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund for Trump allies who believe they were wrongly prosecuted by the Biden administration.

A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it
Read full article: A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks itA Kansas judge has protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation’s largest children’s hospital moved to restrict such care in Texa and buckled under pressure from the Trump administration.

Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge
Read full article: Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridgeProsecutors have filed criminal charges against the operator of the ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024 leading to the deaths of six construction workers.

Suspect in White House correspondents’ dinner attack seeks recusal of top Justice Dept. officials
Read full article: Suspect in White House correspondents’ dinner attack seeks recusal of top Justice Dept. officialsA man charged with attacking the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is seeking to disqualify top Justice Department officials from direct involvement in prosecuting him because they could be considered victims or witnesses in the case.








