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Defense Asks Judge in Charlie Kirk Slaying Case to Block Death Penalty
The request came during a hearing on whether prosecutors deserve sanctions for allegedly improper public statements—allegations they deny.
US Housing Department Suspends Funding for Los Angeles Homeless Agency
Investigators found the agency could not verify thousands of housing sites and lacked key conflict-of-interest safeguards.
Trump Admin Appeals Ruling That Blocked $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas
Officials say they’re confident the appeal will be successful.
Massive Medical Supplies Warehouse Fire in Northern California Burns Into 2nd Day
Crews were able to keep the flames contained to the warehouse in Tracy, about 60 miles east of San Francisco.
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1 Victim Dead, 11 Injured in Midland, Texas, Shooting
‘The active shooter situation is resolved and the shooter is now deceased,’ Mayor Lori Blong said.
Trump Admin to Launch New Student Loan Repayment Plans on July 1
The decision comes as America’s student loan portfolio is now almost $1.7 trillion, with a quarter of borrowers defaulting.
SpaceX Goes Public in Blockbuster Wall Street Debut
‘SpaceX is going to be the bellwether’ for the IPO market this summer, says Mark Klein, president and CEO at SuRo Capital.
National Mall Vandalized With ‘8647’ Markings Ahead of Independence Celebrations
The number combines the restaurant term ‘86,’ meaning to remove something, with 47, a reference to President Donald Trump as the 47th U.S. president.
GOP House Members Introduce Legislation to Bar Entry, Deport Employees of Chinese Military Companies
‘The Chinese Communist Party is working tirelessly to make the PLA the world’s leading military force by 2050,’ Rep. John Moolenaar said.
Trump Says US Close to Deal With Iran, Could Be Signed This Weekend
The president said that it was his understanding that Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei approved the deal.
Senior Citizens League Projects Cost-of-Living Adjustment to Be 3.8 Percent in 2027
The 12-month inflation rate was 3.8 percent in April, which then jumped to 4.2 percent in May.
Judge Says Challenge to ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Is Moot as DOJ Backs Away
A judge declined to temporarily block Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund.’
DC Homicides Down 46 Percent in 2026 as Crime Keeps Dropping in Nation’s Capital
Overall, there has been a broad decline in the major crime categories, except for assault with a dangerous weapon.
Trump Asks Congress for Short-Term Extension of FISA Surveillance Program as Deadline Nears
The president called for a temporary extension of Section 702 as Democrats block renewal over his pick of Bill Pulte to lead U.S. intelligence.
Interior Announces $461 Million for Parks, Playgrounds, Trails
The investments will support projects that improve the quality of life for local people, the department said.
Trump-Tapped Flippo Poised to Take GOP Nod in Deep Red Nevada House Primary
The retired Air Force officer holds a double-digit percentage point lead over James Settelmeyer in the GOP race to succeed retiring eight-term Rep. Mark Amodei.
Nevada AG to Challenge Lombardo for Governor in November
Nevada has undergone a shift in voter registration since 2021, with Democrats losing more than 60,000 registered voters and the GOP gaining 20,000.
