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Trump Urges New Acting Intelligence Director to Clean House
The president argued in a new interview that many workers in the Office of Director of National Intelligence ‘shouldn’t be there.’
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restart Processing Asylum Claims
The administration was also told to resume adjudicating immigration benefit requests.
Ex-CIA Officer Accused of Stealing $40 Million in Gold Bars Ordered to Stay in Detention Pending Trial
David Rush was arrested after an FBI search of his home turned up $42 million in gold bars and cash.
New Jersey Boosts Immigrant Legal Defense Fund to $20 Million as Delaney Hall Dispute Continues
The Senate passed a roughly $70 billion bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the end of Trump’s second term.
Senate Blocks Extension of Surveillance Program
Some senators cited opposition to the new acting director of national intelligence.
FCC Rethinks School Internet Subsidies Over Screen Time Concerns
The agency has been subsidizing connectivity to and within schools for almost 30 years, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said.
California High-Speed Rail’s Early Segment Scales Down as Local Officials Reluctant to Pay
The cost of the whole high-speed rail project was estimated at $126.08 billion, compared to the $33 billion price tag when the project was approved in 2008.
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House Chairmen Seek FBI Briefing on Foreign Influence Claims Targeting AI Data Centers
The lawmakers cited reports alleging China-linked efforts to slow U.S. AI infrastructure, while local opposition has focused on power, water, and costs.
Cheese Recalled After Being Linked to Deadly Outbreak
Eight people have been sickened, and one died.
Acting Intelligence Chief Pulte Won’t Get the Permanent Position, Trump Says
The housing regulator who will fill in for Tulsi Gabbard has sparked opposition on both sides of the aisle.
House Passes Bill Authorizing New Ukraine Aid, Russia Sanctions
Lawmakers voted 226–195 to pass the bill, dubbed the Ukraine Support Act.
FBI Director Unveils ‘Most Wanted Fraudsters List’
FBI Director Kash Patel says that the top-10 list was proposed by Vice President JD Vance as part of a government-wide anti-fraud effort.
SPLC Paid People to Remain in Ku Klux Klan: Court Documents
The Southern Poverty Law Center has said it is being unjustly prosecuted.
Lawsuits Over Disabilities Act Hobble California’s Small Businesses, Owners and Advocates Say
Lawyers suing over wheelchair ramps and restroom doors want a settlement, not compliance, say business owners: ‘It’s about how they can make a quick dollar.’
Israel, Lebanon Agree to Ceasefire
A U.S.-guided agreement requires a Hezbollah pullout from the south.
Ebola Response Catching Up as Confirmed Cases Rise: World Health Organization
‘The outbreak had a big head start, and we’re still behind,’ the organization’s chief said.
Key Takeaways From Primaries in California, Iowa, Other States
In California, votes are still being counted in the tight primary race for governor.
Republican Underdog to Challenge Haaland in New Mexico Governor’s Race
Three-term mayor Gregg Hull wins the three-way GOP primary and will take on the former Interior Secretary in November.
‘60 Minutes’ Correspondent Scott Pelley Fired by CBS After Clash With Management
The longtime correspondent was immediately terminated in an email.
Trump Signs Order Seeking Voluntary Review of Top AI Models: What to Know
Critics have called on Congress to make the government review process mandatory instead of voluntary.
