Federal agents, local streets: A 'red flag' in OregonThe actions of federal law enforcement officers at protests in Oregon’s largest city are raising the prospect of a constitutional crisis.
US, Canada and Mexico borders to stay closed for travelersThe U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential traffic until at least late August because of COVID-19.
Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping legislative changesProposed federal legislation that would radically transform the nation’s criminal justice system with such changes as eliminating agencies like the Drug Enforcement Admin...
Supreme Court declines to hear border wall challengeThe Supreme Court is leaving in place a decision that rejected environmental groups’ challenge to sections of wall the Trump administration is building along the U.S. bor...
Nominee to be CIA watchdog says he'll stand up to TrumpPresident Donald Trump’s nominee to be the CIA’s chief watchdog is pledging independence, saying he will perform his role “in an unbiased and impartial manner, free of un...
CIA unit that crafts hacking tools didn't protect itselfAn internal report prepared after the worst data loss in CIA history says the agency prioritized the development of hacking tools and cyber weapons at the expense of safe...
Inquiry into Russia probe carries political consequencesAttorney General William Barr says he doesn’t expect a criminal inquiry into the origins of the Russia investigation to target former President Barack Obama or Joe Biden,...
Pentagon's No. 2 IG official resigns after being passed overThe Pentagon's No. 2 inspector general has resigned.
Federal coronavirus testing plan puts burden on statesThe Trump administration’s new strategy for coronavirus testing puts much of the burden on states while promising to provide supplies such as swabs and material to transp...
Quest for 'super-duper' missiles pits US against key rivalsLittle on the Pentagon’s drawing board illustrates more clearly the Trump administration’s worry about China and Russia than its work on hypersonic weapons.
Speech advocate Annie Glenn, astronaut's wife, dies at 100Annie Glenn, the widow of astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn and a communication disorders advocate, died Tuesday of complications from COVID-19.
Space Force unveils flag; Trump touts ‘super-duper missile’The U.S. Space Force — the newest branch of the armed services — now has its own flag to fly as it goes about protecting American interests on the next frontier.
Trump administration tightens visas for Chinese reportersThe Trump administration is tightening visa guidelines for Chinese journalists in response to the treatment of U.S. journalists in China, as tensions flare between the tw...
US eyes deal to free American in Iran, pushes back on swapU.S. officials believe they’re making progress in efforts to secure the release from Iran of a detained Navy veteran.
As Trump resumes travel, staff takes risks to prepare tripFor much of the last two months, President Donald Trump has rarely left the grounds of the White House as he’s dealt with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and soug...
DHS report: China hid virus’ severity to hoard suppliesU.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to ...
Joe Biden picks vetting team as he searches for running mateJoe Biden has picked four co-chairs for his vice presidential vetting team, starting the search for his running mate in earnest.
Biden already working with team on transition planningFormer Vice President Joe Biden says he is already working with a team to plan for his transition in preparation for winning the White House in November.
Coronavirus shakes the conceit of ‘American exceptionalism’The United States spends more money on health care than any other country.
Don't inject disinfectants, Lysol warns as Trump raises ideaThe White House is showcasing what it calls “emerging” research on the benefits of sunlight and humidity in diminishing the threat of the coronavirus as President Donald ...
'A lot of pain.' NY has biggest 1-day jump in virus deathsNew York state recorded 731 new coronavirus deaths Tuesday, marking the biggest one-day jump in the outbreak.
Where will the bodies go? Morgues plan as virus growsAuthorities are clamoring to secure additional body storage wherever possible as U.S. officials estimate the death toll from the coronavirus could reach as high as 240,00...
Prosecutors rule Nassau County shooting a justifiable homicideThe State Attorney’s Office has dropped a murder charge against a Hilliard man, saying he acted in self-defense and in the defense of his mother when he shot and killed h...
Navy captain charged in cover-up on base takes the stand in his own defenseJohn Nettleton is accused of obstruction of justice and lying to investigators
