Putin needles U.S. with award for CIA official whose son died fighting for Russia
Vladimir Putin gave Trump envoy Steve Witkoff an award meant for a senior CIA official whose son was killed in Ukraine while fighting with Russian forces, sources say.
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Watchdog group asks for probe of acquisition of Qatari jet on Trump's behalf
A watchdog group asked the Pentagon inspector general to probe whether the Defense Dept. broke laws by accepting a $400 million Qatari plane on Trump's behalf.
Newsom hosts Texas Democrats breaking quorum over redistricting, says California "will nullify" GOP action in Texas
Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.
DOJ subpoenas NY AG over whether she violated Trump's civil rights, source says
The Justice Department subpoenaed New York AG James as it probes whether she violated Trump's civil rights, a source said.
Appeals court tosses contempt order in case over Venezuelans sent to El Salvador
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled in April that probable cause existed to find the Trump administration in criminal contempt over its removal of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
Federal judge issues fourth block of Trump's birthright citizenship order
U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman ruled that President Trump's administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily.
Kennedy Center Honors could see some changes under Trump
The Kennedy Center has slightly delayed naming its list of annual lifetime achievement honorees and may make some other changes, sources said.
White House signals increase in federal law enforcement in D.C.
After an alleged attack on an ex-DOGE staffer, Trump said he might put D.C. under federal control if it doesn't "get its act together, and quickly."
DOJ asks high court to stop restrictions on Southern California immigration stops
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to stay a lower court's order blocking immigration stops in Southern California.
Video shows DOJ adviser telling Jan. 6 rioters attacking police to "kill 'em"
Footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol shows a man who now works at the Justice Department telling police officers they are "disgusting" and "the Gestapo."
Trump nominating top economic aide Stephen Miran to Fed board
President Trump said Thursday he will nominate top economic adviser Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve's board of governors for four months.
Trump renews threats to "federalize" D.C. Here's what to know.
After an attempted carjacking involving a government staffer, Trump renewed his push to take federal control of D.C. — but he'd need Congress to make it happen.
Dean Cain says he will be "sworn in as an ICE agent ASAP"
An ICE spokesperson ICE Assistant Secretary confirmed that Dean Cain will be sworn in as an honorary ICE officer in the coming month.
Air Force denies retirement pay for some transgender service members
The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.
Unarmed soldiers tackled and subdued gunman, Army secretary says
Six soldiers were given the Meritorious Service Medal for their actions during the shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia.
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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
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Ithaca council passes moratorium on new Cornell events permits
CNN, MS NOW, Politico due back in court to fight White House ban
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution
U.K. police release 7th man arrested over RAF Fairford incident on bail
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Stephen Miller spoke at FBI training on domestic terrorism, sources say
