Judge temporarily blocks Justice Dept. work on $1.7+ billion “anti-weaponization” fund
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
Nitrogen gas executions are constitutional, federal judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that execution by nitrogen gas doesn't violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, rejecting an Alabama inmate's claim that it causes excessive suffering.
Death toll from U.S. boat strikes on alleged drug boats climbs after recent survivors not found
The death toll from the Trump administration's series of strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats has risen to at least 199 people.
Pam Bondi to testify behind closed doors in House committee’s Epstein probe today
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will testify before the House Oversight Committee on Friday about her handling of the Epstein files.
Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks raise questions about Trump’s health agency cuts
Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response.
Justice Dept. investigating outside funding E. Jean Carroll received for civil lawsuits against Trump, sources say
DOJ is probing a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that funded a portion of E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against President Trump, several sources said.
White House has yet to release results of Trump’s latest physical at Walter Reed
The White House has yet to release a summary the results of President Trump's latest physical exam.
Congressional Democrats argue in filing that White House ballroom construction shouldn’t proceed without Congress’ consent
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
Some artists drop out of D.C. concert series for America’s 250th anniversary shortly after lineup announced
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump’s image
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.