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Defendant in Deadly LA Wildfires Wanted ‘Revenge Against Society,’ Prosecutor Says
In opening statements, attorneys sparred over the cause of the catastrophic Palisades Fire and the defendant’s alleged motive.
DOJ Seizes 13 Domains in Alleged Chinese Spy Scheme
Federal authorities seized 13 internet domains that prosecutors say were part of a Chinese intelligence-linked recruitment scheme.
Middle Schoolers’ Reading and Math Scores Remain Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, US Results Show
Despite modest gains over the past three years among 9-year-olds, test scores for 9- and 13-year-olds in math and reading are below levels before 2020.
FBI Searches California Aerospace Plant Where Chemical Tank Overheated
Investigators planned to seize evidence, paperwork, and other items related to last month’s incident.
AI Security Startup Cyera Raises $600 Million in Latest Funding Round
Cyera’s rapid rise in valuation underscores growing demand for data security alongside widespread AI adoption in modern enterprises.
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As Spy Law Nears Expiration, Lawmakers Mull Short-Term Renewal
Trump’s choice of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence has sparked objections from Senate Democrats.
US Colleges Missing the Mark in Training Reading Teachers, New Report Says
Too many programs still teach debunked methods like cuing children to guess words they don’t know.
California Gets 80 Percent of Federal Cash for Illegal Immigrant Families: Report
The Golden State was the primary driver of national welfare spending on families with illegal immigrant parents, according to the report.
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Honda Recalls 880,000 Vehicles for Defective Rear Suspension Components
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue could cause drivers to lose control.
‘Revolution’: The Birth of a Faith-Based America
Eric Metaxas highlights the role that religion played in fueling the colonial break from Britain.
Hegseth Visits Guantanamo Bay Amid Rising Tensions With Cuba
Washington has raised pressure on communist-led Cuba, and as U.S. forces have intensified fighting with Iran.
Rubio, EU President Discuss Ebola Response Efforts During Phone Call
The secretary of state has said that U.S. authorities ‘cannot and will not allow any cases of Ebola to enter the United States.’
Pulte to Begin as Acting Director of National Intelligence in Late June, Trump Confirms
Pulte will serve in the acting role while continuing as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
DOJ Rules EEOC Guidelines on Employment Discrimination Unconstitutional
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the guidelines themselves promote discrimination.
Day in Photos: 250th Independence Flyover in New York, Taiwan Army Rocket Exercise, and Capitol Hill Bear
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
House Passes Bill to Fund ICE, Border Patrol, Sending Measure to Trump
The bill provides $70 billion to fund ICE and Border Patrol through Jan. 20, 2029.
Treasury Department Guidance Restricting Green Credits Struck Down by Judge
The lawsuit argued that the rule change would make electricity more expensive and stop renewable energy projects from being built.
5 Takeaways From New Medicaid Work Requirements
Some beneficiaries will find it harder to qualify for protective exemptions, according to experts.
Vance Refers Fraud Allegations Involving Minnesota Governor, AG for DOJ Investigation
A House Oversight Committee report alleged that senior state officials were ‘aware of widespread taxpayer fraud’ in Minnesota’s social service programs.
Flesh-Eating Screwworm Spreads Outside Texas as More Cases Detected
Officials said an infected dog previously reported as a Texas case was actually the first case in New Mexico. Five cases have been identified.
USDA Confirms More Cases of Flesh-Eating New World Screwworm in Texas
The two new cases involve a calf and a dog that is believed to have been in Mexico.
