US diplomats and family members slowly begin to return to the Mideast embassies
Although most embassies are not returning to full strength immediately, the State Department has begun lifting certain restrictions.
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Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September
Customs and Border Protection paused activity after bulldozers began initial work, sparking outrage.
FBI no longer treating an applicant’s experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring
The change comes amid broader concerns about a loosening of recruitment requirements at the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency.
Wyoming governor requests investigation into activity of Justice Department monitors during primary
Republican Gov. Mark Gordon has raised concerns about how two Justice Department officials arrived in Laramie County and asked election workers questions, including about their training during the state primary. Gordon says the behavior was “irregular” and “a bit aggressive.”
Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
He’s accused of overstaying after entering the U.S. legally in May 2019.
‘The Giving Tree’ gave until it was a stump, but we should be giving much more back
Artist Andrea Chung is part of the new group exhibition, “The Giving Tree,” at Art Produce Gallery through Sept. 26, reconsidering the 1964 Shel Silverstein classic by viewing trees—and nature—as partners for support and reciprocity
Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect
The Supreme Court has allowed the administration to work on the plan, but didn’t decide whether it’s legal.
Barred from speaking, Trump to skip 9/11 25th anniversary ceremony in NYC
Trump will not attend the Ground Zero ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
Kentucky woman indicted on charges she damaged the World War II Memorial in Washington
A Kentucky woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that she intentionally damaged the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Artemis II astronauts receive nation’s highest space honor for their successful moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon earlier this year have received the nation’s highest space honor.