Kushner withdraws Trump hotel project from Serbia after cabinet minister indicted in connection with deal, ending two years of controversy over NATO-bombed site.
Former Instacart director sues company, alleging she was fired for running as Democrat after executives sought to curry favor with Trump administration.
FBI arrests four accused of planning New Year’s Eve pipe bomb attacks at five Los Angeles locations, days after group allegedly tested explosives in Mojave Desert.
Pentagon escalates investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders, moving toward possible court-martial of the retired Navy captain.
Pentagon proposes reducing military commands from 11 to 8, placing Europe, Middle East, and Africa under single new headquarters in shift toward Western Hemisphere focus.
California hires two former CDC leaders who refused Kennedy’s demands to fire scientists and approve vaccine recommendations without evidence.
Ted Cruz introduces bill requiring military aircraft to use tracking technology after January collision that killed 67, when Army helicopter had its transponder turned off.
Federal judge orders release of Iranian bodybuilder detained five months by ICE without progress on deportation, one of thousands of habeas petitions challenging immigrant custody.
Capitol unveils statue of Barbara Rose Johns, the 16-year-old who led 1951 school strike that became part of Brown v. Board, replacing Robert E. Lee after 111 years.
US military attacks three boats in eastern Pacific, killing eight, as campaign against alleged drug traffickers faces congressional scrutiny over possible war crimes.
Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over edited Jan. 6 speech clip, adding to media lawsuits after settlements from CBS and ABC.
FDA expands approval of libido-boosting pill Addyi to postmenopausal women up to 65, a decade after rejecting the drug twice before initial approval.
Levee fails near Seattle five days after county installed emergency flood protection, prompting evacuation warning for 46,000 residents as National Guard deploys.
Trump administration claims national security requires White House ballroom construction to proceed, responding to lawsuit over East Wing demolition without congressional approval.
Trump suggests Rob Reiner provoked his own murder by his son through criticism of the president, drawing backlash from allies citing Charlie Kirk hypocrisy.
Fed chair candidate Hassett says Trump’s voice “would have no weight” in rate decisions, two days after Trump told Wall Street Journal his pick should seek his insight.
Denver police drones arrive before officers 80% of time in pilot program, as department signs contract for license plate reader platform it says won’t be activated yet.
North Carolina’s Randolph Co. commissioners dissolve library board with no plan to fill vacancies after board voted to keep children’s book about transgender boy.
Veterans Affairs plans to eliminate up to 35,000 healthcare positions this month, five months after cutting 30,000 jobs in July.
JetBlue flight from Curaçao halts ascent to avoid collision with Air Force tanker flying with transponder off toward Venezuela.
More than 47,000 people applied for 5,000 housing voucher spots in Maryland’s Prince George’s County during first waitlist opening in a decade.
Prairie Band Potawatomi chairman announces tribe will attempt to cancel $30 million ICE detention center contract after disavowing deal signed by affiliate.
Coast Guard promises to return rescue helicopter to Newport after senator held up commandant’s confirmation, but door remains open for future ICE facility at Oregon coast site.
Nebraska legislative board unanimously recommends expelling freshman state senator after staffer alleged he groped her at end-of-session party, citing “pattern of behavior.”
Pentagon moves F-35 stealth fighters, electronic warfare planes and rescue helicopters to Puerto Rico this week as Trump weighs land strikes against Venezuela.
Ninth Circuit orders Trump to end California National Guard deployment in Los Angeles by Monday, ruling six-month military presence outlasted any emergency justification.
Delaware acting U.S. attorney resigns after Democratic senators decline to support her nomination, days after Third Circuit ruled Trump unlawfully installed New Jersey counterpart.
Interior Department issues default notice to nonprofit running DC’s public golf courses without specifying violations or how to remedy them, with deadline next week.
Islamic State gunman kills two US soldiers and civilian interpreter in Syria ambush weeks after Syrian president’s White House visit and new coalition membership.
Republican congressman calls White House “gross negligence” after Trump withdraws NSA deputy director nominee following Laura Loomer attack over $500 donation to Democrat.
Justice Department ordered lawyers to “find” evidence UCLA tolerated antisemitism within one month to justify predetermined lawsuit, with career attorneys warning in internal memo the case was weak.
TSA is giving ICE lists of all airline travelers several times per week to match against deportation database.
First Circuit reverses block on Trump law stripping Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood, one week after a separate 22-state challenge secured a different injunction protecting those states.
Judge Xinis bars ICE from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia during check-ins, one day after ordering his release following four months of detention.
National Park Service orders superintendents to cap top performance ratings at 5%, a move experts say violates federal code and could set up staff for layoffs.
National Trust for Historic Preservation sues to halt White House ballroom construction, arguing Trump demolished East Wing without legally required public review.
Justice Department asks appeals court to remove Judge Boasberg from Alien Enemies Act case, claiming “retaliation and harassment,” after he ordered testimony from whistleblower who disclosed ignored court orders.
Justice Department sues Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada for voter data and demands Georgia’s Fulton County turn over all 2020 ballots, bringing total states sued to 18.
Illinois becomes 12th state to allow medically assisted suicide after Governor Pritzker signs law permitting terminally ill adults with six months or less to request end-of-life medication.
Utah repeals ban on collective bargaining for teachers, firefighters, and police unions ten months after thousands rallied against the law Governor Cox signed in February.
Thailand says it will continue military strikes on Cambodia hours after Trump claimed both countries agreed to a ceasefire, with Thai prime minister stating “there was no ceasefire in place.”
FEMA releases $314 million in Hurricane Helene recovery funds to Georgia counties after Senator Warnock reported administration still owes state $600 million in promised aid.
House Oversight chair threatens contempt proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton if they refuse depositions in Epstein inquiry, hours after Democrats released photos of Clinton and Trump.
Speaker Johnson unveils House Republican health plan that lets enhanced ACA subsidies expire Dec. 31, as bipartisan discharge petitions gain signatures to force extension votes.
Justice Department appeals order requiring sign language interpreters at White House briefings, arguing Trump should not be forced to “share his platform” or compromise his “image.”
TSA announces it will dissolve union contract covering 47,000 airport screeners on Jan. 11, six months after federal judge blocked the agency’s first attempt.
Transportation Department threatens to withhold $73 million in highway funds from New York over immigrant commercial driver’s licenses, the fourth Democratic-led state targeted this month.
House Democrats release 89 Epstein estate photos showing Trump, Clinton, Gates, and Prince Andrew, a week before DOJ must release investigation files.
Speaker Johnson calls second strike on capsized drug boat “entirely appropriate” after viewing classified video, saying survivors were “able-bodied” and “attempting to recover” the narcotics.
Navy submits recommendations on punishing Senator Mark Kelly over “illegal orders” video to Pentagon lawyers, as Senate Armed Services chair says effort is “not appropriate.”
