Talarico targets Paxton’s scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message
At an event, James Talarico framed his Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, as part of a corrupt political establishment.
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Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan says she won’t run for president in 2028
Democrat Gretchen Whitmer says she won’t be part of a potentially crowded Democratic field of presidential candidates in 2028.
Trump’s DOJ sues 4 Democratic-run states over denying undercover license plates for federal agents
President Donald Trump’s administration is suing four states over their refusal to issue undercover license plates to federal agents.
AP Exclusive: Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say
The Trump administration instructed prosecutors to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez.
Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source
The Justice Department opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll lied during the course of civil litigation against Donald Trump.
US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration placed additional sanctions on Iran targeting the agency trying to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
US military strikes another alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2
The U.S. military has struck another vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men.
Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting
A federal judge is declining to halt President Trump’s executive order seeking to create a list of eligible voters and limit mail voting.
US military says Iran fired missiles at Kuwait in the latest challenge to the fragile ceasefire
The U.S. military says ally Kuwait intercepted missiles launched by Iran, calling it an “egregious ceasefire violation.”
Don Lemon seeks grand jury transcripts in Minnesota civil rights case, citing misconduct
Lemon’s attorneys argue that “the past 15 months have seen an unprecedented and growing distrust in the Justice Department’s use of the grand jury process.”