DOJ asks court to reject lawsuits against “anti-weaponization fund” because Blanche said program isn’t going forward
The DOJ urged judges to reject efforts to block its $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund," arguing the cases are moot because of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's assertions that the fund…
Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary
This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.
Rhode Island judge refers DOJ lawyers for possible discipline over handling of transgender care investigation
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy had lambasted Justice Department lawyers in a decision last month and accused them of misrepresenting and withholding information.
Judge orders detention of ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars
Former CIA official David Rush was arrested in May after FBI agents found gold bars worth about $40 million at his home while probing whether he had lied about his…
Trump says he wants Bill Pulte to “start the process” of shrinking intelligence office
President Trump told the Wall Street Journal he may even want to terminate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence altogether.
Judge blocks Trump policies that halted legal immigration cases for many immigrants
A federal judge blocked a series of measures that have prevented officials from granting asylum, green cards and other legal immigration benefits to many immigrants.
Senate fails to extend FISA surveillance program as deadline nears, with 7 Republicans joining Democrats
A procedural vote failed in the Senate early Friday, and a provision of the spy powers law is set to expire June 12.
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations as labor market remains resilient
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
Homan says New Jersey ICE detention center may not be a “five-star resort” but is still “well run”
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "The spaghetti…
U.S. sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest pressure on its leadership
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, according to a filing on the Treasury Department website.