Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"

It's not yet clear what the taxpayer benefit would be for such a build, or how much it would cost.

• Oct 7

Union alleges Bureau of Prisons in contempt for failing to reinstate collective bargaining agreement

Last week, a judge in Connecticut blocked the Bureau of Prisons from terminating its collective bargaining agreement.

• Oct 7

Rubio calls for "unapologetic pursuit of national power" in Acropolis speech

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood before the Acropolis to argue that the answer to the West's current problems can be found, at least in part, in ancient Greece.

• Oct 8

U.S. intercepts $3 million in fuel shipments to Cuba as blockade tightens

The U.S. has intercepted 90 Cuba-bound shipments of biodiesel, widening a U.S.-imposed oil blockade aimed at choking off illegally trafficked fuel.

• Oct 7

Trump promises not to resume Iran strikes before midterm elections

Crude oil prices had shot up on Thursday after reports President Trump was considering more strikes. They immediately dropped again after his new announcement.

• Oct 9

Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law

The Federal Election Commission is down to just two members ahead of what's projected to be the most expensive election cycle on record.

• Oct 7

In Maine Senate debate, Collins and Jackson both criticize Trump — but spar over how

In an often-testy debate, GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine touted her five terms in Congress and took aim at some Trump policies — while Democrat Troy Jackson argued Collins has failed to effectively push back.

• Oct 7

Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed Dec. 3, email states

Nidal Hasan is set to die by firing squad in what will be the first military execution since 1961.

• Oct 6

ABC asks judge to block FCC early license review

An ABC lawyer argued the FCC was effectively forcing the broadcast company to sit with its "head on a guillotine" while it awaits a decision about its license renewals.

• Oct 6

Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars admits to sprawling scheme

A former CIA official admitted to inventing fake classified programs to divert nearly $200 million in government money that was used to buy Florida mansions and gold bars.

• Oct 6

GOP Super PAC pours $5 million into South Carolina Senate race, sources say

The influx of cash comes as President Trump escalated the attacks against Darline Graham's Democratic opponent, Annie Andrews.

• Oct 6

Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool seeks probe of potential misconduct

David Hearn is asking the Justice and Interior Dept. inspectors general to investigate his arrest and the dismissal of the case against him.

• Oct 6

Hearing over effort to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia abruptly canceled

A hearing before a federal judge over whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia can be deported to Liberia was abruptly canceled on Tuesday.

• Oct 6

Conservative backlash after campaign ad shows lazy welfare recipient as White

A campaign video from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders that portrays a welfare recipient as White has sparked a backlash from some conservatives.

• Oct 6

Trump suggests letting Iran "take out" LA, San Diego during rally

Gov. Gavin Newsom called President Trump "deranged and dangerous" after he suggested letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.

• Oct 6

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