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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.
Trump denies U.S. will put 'any money' into Iran, as he meets allies at G7 summit
Washington and Tehran announced a memorandum of understanding had been reached over the weekend.
U.S. and Iran agree on peace deal to end the war, Trump and Pakistan say
The deal follows weeks of mixed messaging from both Washington and Tehran on the trajectory of the conflict.
South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30-year jail term in drone case
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced over his failed 2024 martial law declaration, Yonhap news agency reported.
Some Pentagon workers ordered to shelter in place as air quality issue is investigated
The Pentagon is the world's second-largest office building and is the workplace for thousands of military and civilian employees of the Defense Department.
Trump says Iran deal could be reached in 'two or three days' and Strait of Hormuz will reopen 'immediately'
Speaking to reporters after attending the NBA Finals in New York, Trump said the two parties are in the final stages of a "very, very good deal".
Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt locked in tight race to make runoff for Los Angeles mayor
Days after California's primary, Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt are still waiting to see who makes the November runoff for Los Angeles mayor against incumbent Karen Bass.
Arizona Supreme Court denies prosecutor appeal against sending fake elector case back to grand jury
The Arizona Supreme Court has denied a prosecutor's appeal of an order that the state's fake elector case be sent back to a grand jury.
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.
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