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Sen. Bill Cassidy signs onto brief calling 'anti-weaponization' fund a 'dire threat'
Sen. Bill Cassidy joined an amicus brief calling the Justice Department "anti-weaponization" fund a "dire threat."
House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to Trump
The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-old conflict.
Senate GOP strips up to $1B for Trump ballroom security from immigration enforcement bill
GOP leaders reportedly privately concluded that the funding proposal risked derailing the broader immigration bill, both politically and procedurally.
UK assets face underestimated risk event, analysts warn as PM hopeful swerves call to calm investor nerves
One analyst said markets would reprice U.K. fiscal risk "accordingly and quickly" if Burnham's political ambitions come to light.
Hilton, Becerra lead primary race for California governor; Bass ahead in LA mayoral race
Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra took the early lead in the open primary race for governor.
Cassidy: Pulte not 'competent' for intelligence director role
Intelligence community veterans have warned that Pulte is ill-prepared for the job and could target Trump's foes in the role.
Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to 'completely' block Strait of Hormuz: State media
The report in Iranian state media homes in on Israel's military operations in Lebanon against the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah.
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley agrees to July 23 interview about Jeffrey Epstein by Oversight panel
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is scheduled to be interviewed about his relationship to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in June.
Japan seeks candid dialog, defense minister says, rejecting `neo-militarism' claims
Koizumi calls for transparency and dialog as he addresses tensions in the region.
Trump considers dropping Freedom 250 concerts in D.C. after artists pull out
In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, the president suggested the concert series may no longer be necessary if performers continue to back out.
DOJ seeks Judge Eleanor Ross recusal in Georgia election case, citing reports she was disciplined
The DOJ is suing Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger over his refusal to give the department election records.
China is 'losing a chance' by not being at the Shangri-La Dialogue: German defense chief
Dialogue is still occurring with the members of the Chinese delegation at the forum, "but of course, it would be better to have it on a higher level,"
U.S. is right to ask allies to spend more on defense, Dutch deputy PM says
Five years ago, the Dutch public wouldn't have supported such an increase in defense spending, she said, but that is not the case after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Airlines urge Trump administration not to curb international flights in feud over 'sanctuary cities'
The Trump administration has been weighing cutting off Customs and Border Protection services at certain airports to pressure "sanctuary cities."
Trump can't rename Kennedy Center or close it for renovation for now, judge says
The Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees in December voted to rename the institution the "Trump Kennedy Center," 10 months after Trump removed several trustees.
'You can't just leave it to the market': Frontrunner to replace UK PM Starmer calls for 'strong public control' over industry and AI
The U.K. is at risk of becoming trapped in "toxic, divisive politics like the U.S.," according to Burnham.
Trump's Oman outburst throws 'Switzerland of the Middle East' into the spotlight
The Trump administration has threatened sanctions and military action against Oman, a longtime ally and close security partner.
Warren: State Department didn't seek TRANSCOM aid in evacuating Americans from Middle East
Democrats have been critical of the Trump administration's handling of Americans stuck in the region after the start of the Iran war.
Trump's IRS case should be reopened so court can probe possible 'fraud,' ex-judges argue
Reopening the Trump-IRS case "will allow the Court to commence an inquiry into whether the Court was deceived," the ex-judges wrote.
Judges block Alabama districts that would dilute Black vote in 2026 congressional elections
A three-judge panel found that the 2023 congressional district maps adopted by Alabama intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
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