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House votes to end government shutdown, buy time for ICE talks

The deal would fund most of the government through September. But Congress would have only 10 days to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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House votes to end government shutdown, buy time for ICE talks

The deal would fund most of the government through September. But Congress would have only 10 days to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier

Officials said the aircraft was “acting aggressively” when it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln, which was sent to the Middle East amid renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran.
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U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier

Officials said the aircraft was “acting aggressively” when it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln, which was sent to the Middle East amid renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Clintons told to solidify plans for Epstein testimony or face renewed contempt vote

The House Oversight Committee chairman told the Clintons to confirm plans for depositions by Tuesday or the House would move forward with a contempt hearing.
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Clintons told to solidify plans for Epstein testimony or face renewed contempt vote

The House Oversight Committee chairman told the Clintons to confirm plans for depositions by Tuesday or the House would move forward with a contempt hearing.

House to vote on reopening government, extending ICE funding

The deal would fund most of the government through September. But Congress would have only 10 days to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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House to vote on reopening government, extending ICE funding

The deal would fund most of the government through September. But Congress would have only 10 days to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein investigation, ahead of contempt vote

The Clintons faced a vote on contempt of Congress after not appearing for scheduled depositions.
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Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein investigation, ahead of contempt vote

The Clintons faced a vote on contempt of Congress after not appearing for scheduled depositions.

House GOP searches for votes to reopen government with razor-thin majority

House Democrats have indicated privately that they do not plan to support the plan, leaving Republicans to go it alone.
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House GOP searches for votes to reopen government with razor-thin majority

House Democrats have indicated privately that they do not plan to support the plan, leaving Republicans to go it alone.

Trump team has $400 million, and 5 other campaign money takeaways

The Democratic Party on the national level has a mere fraction of what Republicans have heading into the 2026 midterms. Big donors like Elon Musk are back, too.
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Trump team has $400 million, and 5 other campaign money takeaways

The Democratic Party on the national level has a mere fraction of what Republicans have heading into the 2026 midterms. Big donors like Elon Musk are back, too.

Trump family crypto firm sold major stake to UAE investment firm

The investment worth a reported $500 million gave Emirati-backed investors a 49 percent stake in World Liberty Financial, a Trump crypto company.
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Trump family crypto firm sold major stake to UAE investment firm

The investment worth a reported $500 million gave Emirati-backed investors a 49 percent stake in World Liberty Financial, a Trump crypto company.

Judge ordered 5-year-old released, but data shows ICE is detaining more kids

As family detentions spike, the Trump administration is increasingly ensnaring the youngest, and most vulnerable, lawyers and advocates say.
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Judge ordered 5-year-old released, but data shows ICE is detaining more kids

As family detentions spike, the Trump administration is increasingly ensnaring the youngest, and most vulnerable, lawyers and advocates say.

In Texas, Democrats narrow GOP’s U.S. House majority, win upset in state Senate

Democrats flipped a state Senate district that President Donald Trump won by double digits. In a House election, the outcome slimmed the GOP’s margin further.
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In Texas, Democrats narrow GOP’s U.S. House majority, win upset in state Senate

Democrats flipped a state Senate district that President Donald Trump won by double digits. In a House election, the outcome slimmed the GOP’s margin further.

Trump tries humor, gets silence, at black-tie dinner with ‘people I hate’

In a frenetic presidency marked by jarring contrasts, he added another Saturday night: suiting up in black-tie regalia amid mass immigration protests and telling jokes about invading Greenland.
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Trump tries humor, gets silence, at black-tie dinner with ‘people I hate’

In a frenetic presidency marked by jarring contrasts, he added another Saturday night: suiting up in black-tie regalia amid mass immigration protests and telling jokes about invading Greenland.

In Texas, Democrats narrow U.S. House majority, land state Senate upset

Democrats flipped a state Senate district that President Donald Trump won by double digits. In a House election, the outcome slimmed the GOP’s margin further.
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In Texas, Democrats narrow U.S. House majority, land state Senate upset

Democrats flipped a state Senate district that President Donald Trump won by double digits. In a House election, the outcome slimmed the GOP’s margin further.

Why a Minnesota child’s family doesn’t want ICE to deport her murderer

Demands that state and local authorities turn over “the worst of the worst” could set a killer free, a family worries.
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Why a Minnesota child’s family doesn’t want ICE to deport her murderer

Demands that state and local authorities turn over “the worst of the worst” could set a killer free, a family worries.

Mayors look at Minneapolis with concern and wonder: Is my city next?

Interviews with a dozen from both parties show dissatisfaction with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns and dismay with the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents.
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Mayors look at Minneapolis with concern and wonder: Is my city next?

Interviews with a dozen from both parties show dissatisfaction with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns and dismay with the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents.

Trump’s immigration crackdown means more children detained by ICE

As family detentions spike, the Trump administration is increasingly ensnaring the youngest, and most vulnerable, lawyers and advocates say.
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Trump’s immigration crackdown means more children detained by ICE

As family detentions spike, the Trump administration is increasingly ensnaring the youngest, and most vulnerable, lawyers and advocates say.

DOJ misconduct complaint against D.C. federal judge dismissed

Chief U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg of D.C. was accused of bias by the Justice Department, which then failed to provide evidence against him.
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DOJ misconduct complaint against D.C. federal judge dismissed

Chief U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg of D.C. was accused of bias by the Justice Department, which then failed to provide evidence against him.

Democrats narrow GOP House majority as Menefee wins Texas special election

After Christian Menefee is sworn in, Democrats will have 214 House seats. Republicans currently hold 218, giving House Speaker Mike Johnson a razor-thin majority.
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Democrats narrow GOP House majority as Menefee wins Texas special election

After Christian Menefee is sworn in, Democrats will have 214 House seats. Republicans currently hold 218, giving House Speaker Mike Johnson a razor-thin majority.

Democrats to shake up primary map, as 12 states vie to be among the first

The Democratic National Committee plans to select up to five states to hold the first primaries or caucuses to nominate its candidate in the 2028 cycle.
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Democrats to shake up primary map, as 12 states vie to be among the first

The Democratic National Committee plans to select up to five states to hold the first primaries or caucuses to nominate its candidate in the 2028 cycle.

New evidence shows Andrew proposed Epstein visit to Buckingham Palace

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his royal titles over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, suggested dinner at the palace and seems to appear in photos newly released by the Justice Department.
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New evidence shows Andrew proposed Epstein visit to Buckingham Palace

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his royal titles over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, suggested dinner at the palace and seems to appear in photos newly released by the Justice Department.

Trump wants to build a 250-foot-tall arch, dwarfing the Lincoln Memorial

The president is eying a plot of land near Memorial Bridge. The art critic who proposed the idea called for a smaller arch or for Trump to pick a new site.
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Trump wants to build a 250-foot-tall arch, dwarfing the Lincoln Memorial

The president is eying a plot of land near Memorial Bridge. The art critic who proposed the idea called for a smaller arch or for Trump to pick a new site.

Democrats want to ‘reimagine’ immigration enforcement. Just don’t say ‘abolish ICE.’

Democrats, quiet on immigration for most of the last year, are suddenly campaigning on it. But there is worry about overreach.
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Democrats want to ‘reimagine’ immigration enforcement. Just don’t say ‘abolish ICE.’

Democrats, quiet on immigration for most of the last year, are suddenly campaigning on it. But there is worry about overreach.

Senate passes funding deal, but short-term shutdown still expected

A temporary funding lapse will start Saturday, as Speaker Mike Johnson says the House can consider the agreement early next week.
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Senate passes funding deal, but short-term shutdown still expected

A temporary funding lapse will start Saturday, as Speaker Mike Johnson says the House can consider the agreement early next week.

Most of the federal government shuts down, but a quick end is in sight

The House is expected to take up a measure Monday to reopen agencies. Congress still has a fight ahead over new restrictions on immigration enforcement.
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Most of the federal government shuts down, but a quick end is in sight

The House is expected to take up a measure Monday to reopen agencies. Congress still has a fight ahead over new restrictions on immigration enforcement.

Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million more documents from Epstein files

The Justice Department says it is releasing the latest batch of files related to the federal investigations of convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million more documents from Epstein files

The Justice Department says it is releasing the latest batch of files related to the federal investigations of convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Pretti shooting

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s announcement signals an apparent shift from its handling so far of shootings involving agents.
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Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Pretti shooting

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s announcement signals an apparent shift from its handling so far of shootings involving agents.

Luigi Mangione won’t face death penalty in case of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty on charges of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, a federal judge ruled Friday.
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Luigi Mangione won’t face death penalty in case of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty on charges of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, a federal judge ruled Friday.

Don Lemon arrested by federal officials in connection with church protest

Former CNN host Don Lemon was arrested by federal officials and charged in connection with a church protest in Minneapolis that he had covered.
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Don Lemon arrested by federal officials in connection with church protest

Former CNN host Don Lemon was arrested by federal officials and charged in connection with a church protest in Minneapolis that he had covered.

Russia reveals Ukraine energy ceasefire pushed by Trump is nearly over

Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other towns, but the Kremlin says the pause on strikes expires Sunday.
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Russia reveals Ukraine energy ceasefire pushed by Trump is nearly over

Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other towns, but the Kremlin says the pause on strikes expires Sunday.

Don Lemon arrested by federal officials over church protest

Former CNN host Don Lemon was arrested by federal officials and charged in connection with a church protest in Minneapolis that he had covered.
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Don Lemon arrested by federal officials over church protest

Former CNN host Don Lemon was arrested by federal officials and charged in connection with a church protest in Minneapolis that he had covered.

Russia reveals Ukraine energy ceasefire pushed by Trump is already nearly over

Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other towns but the Kremlin says the pause on strikes expires on Sunday.
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Russia reveals Ukraine energy ceasefire pushed by Trump is already nearly over

Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other towns but the Kremlin says the pause on strikes expires on Sunday.