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Blanche’s AG Nomination May Hinge on Meeting With Epstein Accusers
The president’s attorney general pick needs unanimous support of 11 Republicans on a Senate committee. But one attached a condition to his possible ‘yes’ vote.
Viral Outbreak Prompts CDC Travel Advisory for Costa Rica
The chikungunya virus can cause symptoms including fever, muscle pain, nausea, fatigue, and a rash, officials say.
NTD Special Coverage: Trump Addresses the Nation
President Donald Trump will address the nation on Thursday night at 9 p.m. ET, with new developments on American election security expected to be a key focus.
Trump’s Teleprompter Operator Put on Leave for Allegedly Betting on Speeches
Kalshi, a betting exchange for real-world events, reported suspicious activity to a federal regulator.
CIA Director Credits Drones, AI With Halting Russian Advances in Ukraine
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said the average life expectancy for a new Russian recruit arriving on the battlefields of Ukraine is 20 to 30 minutes.
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Leavitt Says Trump Election Speech on Thursday ‘Will Shock You’
Earlier this week, Trump said that the address will concern voter integrity and related matters.
Kelsey Grammer Working on Project to Shore Up History Education That He Says Has Been Lacking
The Emmy Award-winning actor says brilliant founding fathers have not been recognized for the work they did in starting the United States of America.
1 Dead, 3 Missing After Boat Sinks in San Francisco Bay Near Alcatraz
Authorities concluded their search on Wednesday evening and reported that three people are still missing.
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NY Times Asks Court to Throw Out Subpoena of Its Reporters
Acting AG Todd Blanche said the Justice Department needs to know who leaked ‘classified national security information.’
Jeffries Says House Democrats Oppose Any GOP Stock Trading Ban That Doesn’t Cover President, Cabinet
The Stop Insider Trading Act would bar members of Congress and their spouses from buying stocks.
Ex-Fed Adviser Sentenced to 38 Months for Passing Sensitive Info to China
‘John Rogers spent years secretly funneling sensitive Federal Reserve information to Chinese spies,’ U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro said.
Trump to Deliver Primetime Address on Elections
The president said that he will deliver ‘really, really big news’ about election integrity, a major administration focus.
5 Takeaways From Todd Blanche’s Nomination Hearing for Attorney General
Republicans focused on Blanche’s accomplishments while Democrats accused him of being too closely tied to his former legal client, President Donald Trump.
Hegseth Announces New Mandatory Military Testosterone Tests
The screenings, the Pentagon chief said, will be mandatory for service members who are eligible, but treatment would be voluntary.
White House Launches Cybersecurity AI Initiative for Critical Infrastructure
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington is taking a ‘wartime footing’ in cyberspace by using AI to detect and fix security flaws faster.
Experts Ruled Out Vaccines in Deaths of Twins, Prosecutors Say
The twins’ mother has been charged with murder.
DOJ Launches Global Trade Fraud Unit Targeting Tariff Evasion, Forced Labor
The mission of the global trade enforcement unit will be to prosecute criminal import, trade, and other fraud offenses that undermine American industries.
Iranian-Born Man Guilty of Shipping US Tech to Iran
An Iranian-born man was convicted of conspiring to illegally export sensitive U.S.-made electronic components to Iran that were used in military drones.
Revised Russian Sanctions Bill Introduced in Honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham
The revised Russian sanctions bill would apply tariffs to the top five purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas.
Appeals Court Reverses Block on Postal Service Changes
The district judge did not have jurisdiction to block the changes in 2020, appellate judges said.
Trump Hosts Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi for Talks on Energy, Security
The two leaders discussed energy, security, and the war with Iran, and added an impromptu lunch to continue the meeting.
