A key spy authority, Section 702, is expiring due to inaction in Congress. Here’s what happens next
Lawmakers have long sounded the alarm about the risks of letting Section 702 expire. But there's debate over what a lapse in the law actually means.
Judge rejects bid to block UFC event at the White House
A federal judge on Friday rejected a long-shot effort to block the Ultimate Fighting Championship event set to take place at the White House this weekend.
U.S. deports migrants from Afghanistan, Iran, other countries to violence-torn Central African Republic
The Trump administration deported a group of roughly 20 migrants from Afghanistan, Iran and other nations to the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries.
Judge continues to block Justice Department’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund
A federal judge continued to block the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, expressing skepticism with the administration's claims that the program is not moving forward.
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files, with dozens more documents and videos
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
White House to appeal judge’s order to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center…
U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding likely to be signed next week
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
Alabama inmate’s nitrogen gas execution tonight hinges on last-minute appeal to Supreme Court
The Alabama Attorney General's Office petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse a federal judge's decision to permanently ban the state from putting Jeffrey Lee to death using nitrogen hypoxia.
Markings that appear to show the numbers “86 47” seen on National Mall in Washington
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
Trump nominating prosecutor Jay Clayton to be next director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.