Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy says he will appeal 5-year prison sentence
Read full article: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy says he will appeal 5-year prison sentenceFormer French President Nicolas Sarkozy says he is the victim of scandalous injustice after a Paris court sentenced him to five years in prison.
Trump is hosting Turkey's Erdogan at the White House as the US considers lifting ban on F-35 sales
Read full article: Trump is hosting Turkey's Erdogan at the White House as the US considers lifting ban on F-35 salesPresident Donald Trump plans to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House on Thursday.
White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown
Read full article: White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdownThe White House is telling agencies to prepare large-scale firings of federal workers if the government shuts down next week.
Brazil's Lula says he was as surprised as Trump with their `chemistry' despite bad relations
Read full article: Brazil's Lula says he was as surprised as Trump with their `chemistry' despite bad relationsBrazil’s president said he was as surprised as U.S. President Donald Trump when they met by chance and “there was some chemistry,” given the deteriorating relations between the two largest economies in the Americas.
Justice Department to try to charge ex-FBI Director James Comey, AP sources say
Read full article: Justice Department to try to charge ex-FBI Director James Comey, AP sources sayThe Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment as soon as Thursday against former FBI Director James Comey on allegations that he lied to Congress as prosecutors approach a legal deadline for bringing charges.
Deadly shooting on Dallas ICE office reflects widely varying security levels
Read full article: Deadly shooting on Dallas ICE office reflects widely varying security levelsU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities have varying security levels, with some heavily secured and others more exposed.
Pentagon adds exemptions to requirement for all troops to get the flu shot
Read full article: Pentagon adds exemptions to requirement for all troops to get the flu shotThe Pentagon has stepped back from the policy that requires all troops get the flu shot every year by introducing exemptions for reservists and proclaiming that the shot is only necessary in some circumstances for all service members.
Christian activist David Barton will advise Texas State Board of Education during social studies overhaul
Read full article: Christian activist David Barton will advise Texas State Board of Education during social studies overhaulBarton’s appointment comes ahead of what is expected to be a politically charged debate over how and what children should learn about history.
Trump says he was victim of 'triple sabotage' at UN and Secret Service is looking into the matter
Read full article: Trump says he was victim of 'triple sabotage' at UN and Secret Service is looking into the matterPresident Donald Trump said on his social media site that he was the victim of “three very sinister events” during his time at the United Nations on Tuesday and that the Secret Service will be looking into the issues.
Federal judge refuses to reinstate eight former inspectors general fired by Trump administration
Read full article: Federal judge refuses to reinstate eight former inspectors general fired by Trump administrationA federal judge has refused to reinstate eight former inspectors general who sued after the Trump administration fired them with no warning and little explanation.
Hillary Clinton slams RFK Jr. and the spread of 'crackpot ideas,' saying they are costing lives
Read full article: Hillary Clinton slams RFK Jr. and the spread of 'crackpot ideas,' saying they are costing livesHillary Clinton has slammed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and accused the Trump administration of turning “the clock back” on public health.
Judge rules feds can't require states to cooperate on immigration to get disaster money
Read full article: Judge rules feds can't require states to cooperate on immigration to get disaster moneyA federal judge has ruled that it’s unconstitutional to require states to cooperate on immigration enforcement actions to get funding for disasters.
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson will not seek clemency ahead of October execution
Read full article: Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson will not seek clemency ahead of October executionRoberson, convicted of capital murder in 2003 for the death of his 2-year-old daughter, will continue to push for a new trial. He has maintained his innocence.
US Justice Department official ordered to drop inquiry into Sandy Hook lawsuit against Alex Jones
Read full article: US Justice Department official ordered to drop inquiry into Sandy Hook lawsuit against Alex JonesDeputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has ordered a senior U.S. Justice Department official to drop an inquiry into a retired FBI agent’s involvement in a defamation lawsuit involving Alex Jones’ conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Some leaders at UN condemn 'sick expression of joy,' 'macabre response' to Charlie Kirk's killing
Read full article: Some leaders at UN condemn 'sick expression of joy,' 'macabre response' to Charlie Kirk's killingWorld leaders at the United Nations General Assembly have spoken out against the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as well as divisive reaction to it.
Trump's workforce purge batters DC's job market and leads to rise in homes for sale, report finds
Read full article: Trump's workforce purge batters DC's job market and leads to rise in homes for sale, report findsA new report finds the Department of Government Efficiency’s remaking of the federal workforce has battered the Washington job market and put more households in the metropolitan area in financial distress.
Houston businessman Andrew White launches Democratic challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott
Read full article: Houston businessman Andrew White launches Democratic challenge to Gov. Greg AbbottThe son of the late former Gov. Mark White vowed to run as an independent in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Trump's touting of an unproven autism drug surprised many, including the doctor who proposed it
Read full article: Trump's touting of an unproven autism drug surprised many, including the doctor who proposed itA Trump administration decision to repurpose an old chemotherapy drug for autism has surprised many experts — including the physician who recently proposed the idea.
Trump's Rose Garden Club is a lavish new hangout for political allies and business elites
Read full article: Trump's Rose Garden Club is a lavish new hangout for political allies and business elitesWashington's hottest new club has everything: Cabinet secretaries, a new stone patio, meals from the White House kitchen and even a playlist curated by President Donald Trump.
One detainee dead, two critically wounded after shooting at Dallas ICE facility
Read full article: One detainee dead, two critically wounded after shooting at Dallas ICE facilityOfficials said the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and no ICE personnel were among the victims. FBI Director Kash Patel said an anti-ICE message was found on an unspent shell casing.
Moldovan prime minister accuses Russia of using country's election to 'take power'
Read full article: Moldovan prime minister accuses Russia of using country's election to 'take power'Moldova’s Prime Minister Dorin Recean warns that Russia is spending heavily to influence an upcoming parliamentary election.
The Latest: 1 detainee killed and 2 critically injured after shooting at ICE facility
Read full article: The Latest: 1 detainee killed and 2 critically injured after shooting at ICE facilityA shooter with a rifle opened fire from a nearby roof onto a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas, killing one detainee and wounding two others before taking his own life.
The economy was a strength for Trump in his first term. Not anymore, according to recent polling
Read full article: The economy was a strength for Trump in his first term. Not anymore, according to recent pollingRecent polling shows President Donald Trump’s second-term strengths look different from his first.
Cornyn nabs endorsements from 15 former GOP members of Congress in primary vs. Paxton
Read full article: Cornyn nabs endorsements from 15 former GOP members of Congress in primary vs. PaxtonIt’s a further sign of how the Washington establishment has consolidated behind the senior Texas senator, who is being backed by the Senate GOP’s campaign arm in his primary.
Texas teachers, parents fear STAAR overhaul won’t take testing pressure off kids
Read full article: Texas teachers, parents fear STAAR overhaul won’t take testing pressure off kidsSkeptics of the replacement, which requires three exams throughout the year, want to see less restrictions on testing day and more teacher input.
Starbase will take partial control of beach near Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch site
Read full article: Starbase will take partial control of beach near Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch siteThe deal between the new South Texas city and Cameron County mirrors a similar agreement with South Padre Island and requires a plan to combat beach erosion.
Ruling bans Florida retiree from leaving Saudi Arabia until 2026 over critical social media posts
Read full article: Ruling bans Florida retiree from leaving Saudi Arabia until 2026 over critical social media postsA Florida retiree has been convicted of cyber crimes and blocked from leaving Saudi Arabia until next year over social media posts critical of the kingdom’s crown prince.
Veterans who lack citizenship fear being swept up in Trump's deportations
Read full article: Veterans who lack citizenship fear being swept up in Trump's deportationsVeterans like Julio Torres are often promised that military service will be a fast-track to U.S. citizenship for themselves and their family members.
Black pastors say Charlie Kirk is not a martyr, while decrying racism and political violence
Read full article: Black pastors say Charlie Kirk is not a martyr, while decrying racism and political violenceA debate has been sparked among Black pastors who are trying to square a heroic view of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist who was gunned down in Utah this month, with the insulting statements about people of color that were key to his political activism.
Camp Mystic plans partial reopening in 2026 after devastating floods
Read full article: Camp Mystic plans partial reopening in 2026 after devastating floodsOfficials said in an email to families that its Cypress Lake campus would reopen and that they are evaluating plans to rebuild its Guadalupe River site, where flooding killed 27 campers and staff.
US Justice Department official questions retired FBI agent's role in $1.4B Sandy Hook lawsuit
Read full article: US Justice Department official questions retired FBI agent's role in $1.4B Sandy Hook lawsuitA senior U.S. Justice Department official has sent a letter to a lawyer for relatives of victims killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, asking pointed questions about a retired FBI agent’s involvement in a defamation lawsuit against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Trump's misleading comments on autism validate the 'MAHA' movement and reveal its political potency
Read full article: Trump's misleading comments on autism validate the 'MAHA' movement and reveal its political potencyPresident Donald Trump's unproven statements about Tylenol, childhood vaccines and autism are validating the so-called Make America Healthy Again movement and revealing its potential political power.
In front of drowning nations, Trump calls climate change a 'con job.' Here are the facts and context
Read full article: In front of drowning nations, Trump calls climate change a 'con job.' Here are the facts and contextIn his address at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump excoriated renewable energy, international climate diplomacy, the science of global warming and other environmental issues.