Appeals court keeps in place Pentagon's escort policy for reporters

The appeals court in Washington, D.C., divided 2-1 in ruling in favor of the Trump administration in the legal battle over the Pentagon's escort policy for journalists.

• Jul 17

Trump revisits disputed claims about elections but offers no new proof of fraud

In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.

• Jul 17

Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"

President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.

• Jul 16

Fact-checking Trump's speech on election security

President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.

• Jul 17

Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.

• Jul 16

Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term

Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.

• Jul 16

Trump speaks on elections, alleging Chinese access to voter data

President Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.

• Jul 17

Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show

The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.

• Jul 21

Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts

"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.

• Jul 16

Tillis says he won't support Blanche unless he meets with Epstein survivors

Sen. Thom Tillis said that Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes before he'll vote to advance his nomination for attorney general out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

• Jul 16

Husband of Code Pink founder being probed under federal foreign agent and tax laws

Neville Roy Singham, who lives in Shanghai, China, is a major financial backer of a New York City-based nonprofit called the People's Forum, a left-leaning organization advocating for causes affecting the working class.

• Jul 16

Trump fires U.S. attorney in Washington on heels of court appointment

Judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington had appointed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle. But he was fired shortly after.

• Jul 23

George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show

George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman​, prison inmate​, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.

• Jul 16

DHS could weigh use of Medicaid, housing help in green card decisions

Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.

• Jul 16

Sons say they learned father was killed by ICE through video, news reports

Ronaldo Salgado said he learned his father, 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, had been shot by an ICE officer in Houston last week through a video posted online that depicted him "screaming" for help.

• Jul 16

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