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Arsonist or Scapegoat? Attorneys Offer Closing Arguments in Pacific Palisades Fire Trial
A federal jury will decide whether a 29-year-old Uber driver set the blaze that would lead to one of the most destructive fires in U.S. history.
Bruce Blakeman to Face Kathy Hochul in New York Governor’s Race
Blakeman has promised to cut income taxes, slash regulations and utility bills, and make New York safe.
Dan Cox Wins GOP Primary for Maryland Governor
Cox is set for a rematch with Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, in the Nov. 3 election.
Shooting at Northern California Library Kills 2, Suspect in Custody
A shooting at a library in Northern California on Monday left two people dead and a suspect is in custody.
US Navy Chief Warns Against Chinese Influence on Panama Canal
Adm. Daryl Caudle told regional naval leaders that the U.S. and Panama must work together to prevent other nations from influencing the strategic waterway.
Defense Witnesses in Palisades Fire Trial Say Probe Was Tainted by Bias, Compromised Scene
Arson and wildland fire experts push back on the government’s case against Jonathan Rinderknecht.
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Senate Passes Resolution to Halt Iran Conflict
The resolution offers a symbolic rebuke of the military campaign Trump launched against Iran, but lacks clear legal enforceability without his signature.
3 Michigan School Districts Face Federal Probes Into Alleged Title IX Violations
One district let a male athlete use the female locker room, which parents said raised the risk of ‘inappropriate, unsafe situations.’
US Escalates Crackdown on Overseas Scam Network Targeting Americans
The action names Prince Group, Huione, and H-Pay in a broader effort to disrupt online investment fraud and money laundering.
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Oil Prices Tumble Following US–Iran Agreement, Sanctions Relief
Brent Crude fell to $77 per barrel, its lowest in nearly three months.
Appeals Court Says Federal Government Can Fast-Track Deportations
The Department of Homeland Security acted properly when it quickened deportations ‘to the maximum extent allowed by law,’ a majority said.
Supreme Court Sides With Michigan County in Tax Foreclosure Dispute
A Michigan family whose home was foreclosed by the county over unpaid taxes argued that they should have been paid the fair market value of their home.
Savannah Guthrie Responds After Reports of Purported Ransom Note Saying Her Mother Is Dead
The note was received by multiple news outlets in February, but details were just disclosed for the first time.
Navy Veteran Seeks Freedom as Court Limits Review of Controversial Gun Law Conviction
Patrick Tate Adamiak was charged with illegal possession of machine guns during the Biden administration’s push for stricter gun control.
Senate Overwhelmingly Passes First Major Housing Bill in 30 Years
‘Bipartisan, bicameral legislating is never easy—but progress matters,’ said Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.)
Trump Calls for Federal Intervention in Chicago After Violent Weekend
The president questioned why Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker hasn’t asked for help.
Alan Greenspan, Former Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies at 100
Greenspan, who coined the phrase ‘irrational exuberance,’ had a storied legacy at the Fed.
Trump Says British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Will Resign
The prime minister has faced threats to his position in the past few months.
Trump Threatens to Impose Hormuz Transit Toll If Final Iran Peace Deal Not Reached
Iranian authorities earlier announced they had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli military operations in Lebanon.
DOJ Can Provide Biden’s Conversations With Ghostwriter to Heritage Foundation, Judge Says
Biden had sought to prevent the release of transcripts and recordings made while producing his 2017 memoir.
Trump Says He No Longer Views Anthropic as National Security Threat
The president said one of the company’s competitors ’turned Anthropic in' and raised alarms over the new models.
