Government

Trump touts his economic plan in NC, says administration has brought 53K jobs to state this year

Justice Department appeals dismissal of Comey, James criminal cases

Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with obstruction of justice and making a false statement to Congress. James was charged with mortgage fraud.

Watch Live: Trump delivers remarks on the economy in North Carolina

The speech is part of the president's national affordability tour, where he is expected to highlight his economic agenda in an effort to boost GOP support ahead of next year's midterm elections.

California woman gets 30 years in prison for leading ‘transnational 'Terrorgram’ group from her home

The Justice Department said 35-year-old Dallas Humber served as a leader of the white supremacist transnational terrorist group from July 2022 to September 2024.

Pentagon to build new task force to counter drone threats

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Department of Defense wants to address the growing threat and to improve its systems to protect people and equipment at home and overseas.

Exclusive: U.S. generals ran cover for Taliban, despite violent attacks during bungled withdrawal

Generals Milley, McKenzie, and other Pentagon officials claimed the Taliban wasn't attacking the U.S. during the withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, then contended that the Taliban was businesslike and helpful during the chaotic and deadly evacuation that ensued. Neither narrative was true.

Federal Agencies

DHS asks naval base near Chicago for immigration operations support

DHS asked Naval Station Great Lakes for “limited support in the form of facilities, infrastructure, and other logistical needs to support DHS operations,” according to base spokesperson Matt Mogle

White House

Trump may be reassembling the way college athletes do -- or don't -- get paid

What's in a name? A lot of money is at stake, especially in collegiate athletics. Trump's executive order may change that, or at least, bring some integrity to the process.

State Houses

Abbott signs redistricting bill, creating 5 GOP-leaning seats

The new congressional map was completed mid-decade, instead of following the decennial U.S. Census

Federal Agencies

Rubio says Vought overseeing USAID closure

"Russ is now at the helm to oversee the closeout of an agency that long ago went off the rails," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said

White House

Trump seeks to cut $5 billion in foreign aid through pocket recission: report

President Trump sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson requesting the $4.9 billion cut in funds allocated to the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development