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Acting DNI Pulte fires dozens of intelligence officials: MS Now
President Donald Trump's controversial pick to lead the office of the Director of National Intelligence has begun firing intel officials, MS NOW reported.
5 takeaways from President Donald Trump's interview with CNBC
The president defended his family's business and said he feels bad that the presidency creates a conflict of interest in any of his children's investments.
President Donald Trump to sit down for exclusive interview with CNBC: Live updates
Trump's interview comes as he prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. on July 4 with an event and fireworks on the National Mall in Washington.
Olympian David Hearn indicted in Reflecting Pool destruction of property case
President Donald Trump has made the renovation of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall a top priority in his second year back in the White House.
Trump got $15,000 in FIFA tickets from Gianni Infantino. Next up: Presenting the World Cup trophy
Trump’s ties to FIFA and Gianni Infantino face new scrutiny as the World Cup enters the knockout round and European lawmakers press over a Peace Prize complaint.
Supreme Court allows Trump to fire FTC member, major win for presidential power
The ruling allowing President Donald Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter overturns a key precedent known as "Humphrey’s Executor."
Supreme Court rules Trump cannot fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook for now
The ruling by the Supreme Court means that Lisa Cook will remain as a Federal Reserve governor as her lawsuit challenging Trump's effort to fire her proceeds.
Supreme Court rejects Republican challenge of Mississippi mail-in ballot rule
Justice Amy Coney Barrett, whom Trump nominated in 2020, rejected arguments that federal laws preempt Mississippi permitting late-arriving absentee ballots.
U.S. strikes Iran after Trump accuses Tehran of ceasefire violation in Strait of Hormuz
The attack comes as the United States and Iran are supposed to be engaging in a 60-period of no hostilities as they hold talks to end their war.
Rubio says Israel, Lebanon reach framework agreement aimed at 'lasting peace and security'
Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire. But that is contingent on the paramilitary group Hezbollah agreeing to halt hostilities.
Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrested in federal bribery probe, AP source says
A chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams and several other people have been arrested as part of an investigation into an alleged bribery scheme.
U.S. Treasury will oversee frozen Iranian funds when they're released, Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said once Iranian frozen assets are released, they will be overseen by Treasury and routed largely to U.S. agriculture, medicines.
'I like their money': Trump threatens lawsuits against ABC for reporting on Reflecting Pool
The latest action against ABC comes as the broadcaster faces two investigations from the Federal Communications Commission.
Senate poised to advance housing bill to limit private equity purchases of single-family homes
Both chambers of Congress are expected to advance a sprawling housing package this week that's aimed at creating more supply and making homes more affordable.
‘Albania is not for sale’: Protests grow over Kushner-linked luxury development project
The primary focus of the unrest is a proposed multi-billion-euro tourism project on Albania's Adriatic coast.
Supreme Court sides with marijuana user stripped of gun rights
The justices, in 9-0 ruling, upheld a lower court's decision to dismiss an illegal gun possession charge brought under the law at issue against Ali Hemani.
Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook cost her more than $1M in legal, security costs: Filing
A financial disclosure from Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook details large legal and security expenses
Iran to define Strait of Hormuz administration with Oman and Gulf states, senior U.S. officials say
Senior U.S. officials disclosed the contents of the memorandum of understanding with Iran. The MOU pledges 60 days of toll-free shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump sabotages Senate bid to fast-track Clayton as DNI
Any delay, and continuation of acting DNI Bill Pulte in the role, is likely to endanger the reauthorization of a key U.S. intelligence authority.
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