Trump's birthright citizenship order is unconstitutional, appeals court says
A federal appeals court said Wednesday that President Trump's executive order curtailing birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.
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Columbia to pay $200M settlement to federal government over investigations
Columbia University will pay a $200 million settlement to the federal government as part of an agreement to resolve investigations into alleged violations of anti-discrimination laws.
House committee votes to subpoena DOJ for Epstein files
Three Republicans defied GOP leaders to vote in favor of subpoenaing files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
U.S. and EU scramble to strike a trade deal ahead of Aug. 1 deadline
This week's U.S. trade agreement with Japan could provide a framework for a pact with the European Union, experts say.
Hegseth's Signal messages included info from classified email, watchdog has evidence
The Pentagon's internal watchdog has evidence that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used details from a classified email when he shared information about US strikes on Yemen on Signal earlier this year, according to two U.S. officials.
Supreme Court lets Trump fire 3 members of Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will allow President Trump to fire three members of the independent Consumer Product Safety Commission.
House committee subpoenas Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell
The House Oversight Committee wants Maxwell to testify on Aug. 11.
Federal judge in Florida denies DOJ request to unseal Epstein grand jury material
A federal judge in Florida has denied the Justice Department's request to unseal grand jury material stemming from investigations into Jeffrey Epstein in 2005 and 2007.
Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from criminal custody
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis barred federal immigration authorities from immediately taking Kilmar Abrego Garcia into custody once he is released from criminal confinement in Tennessee.
Trump administration violated the law by withholding some Head Start funds, congressional watchdog finds
Head Start serves low-income children through grants for nutritional, health and educational services.
White House unveils U.S. strategic plan on AI. Here's what it includes.
A White House AI Action Plan outlines steps to advance U.S. artificial intelligence innovation and infrastructure.
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ICE on track for most deportations since Obama years, but still short of goal
ICE is on pace to record its most deportations since the Obama administration, internal government figures show.
Trump administration investigating Harvard's participation in foreign visa program
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the investigation on Wednesday, the latest in a series of actions the Trump administration has taken targeting Harvard University.
French President Emmanuel Macron sues right-wing podcaster Candace Owens
French President and first lady Brigitte Macron filed the 22-count lawsuit against Candace Owens in Delaware Superior Court.
Lawler to sit out N.Y. governor's race, seek reelection in House
Rep. Mike Lawler says he will run for reelection in New York's 17th Congressional District in the 2026 midterms, forgoing a bid for governor.
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
"Bomb cyclone" hits Midwest, takes aim at East Coast. Maps show forecast.
A powerful winter storm system moving across the northern United States could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Northeast region.
U.S. military conducts 30th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 2
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Transcript from closed hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect released
A Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.
National Guard deploying to New Orleans as city marks 1 year since terror attack
The Guard members will stay through Carnival season, when residents and tourists descend on the Big Easy to partake in costumed celebrations and massive parades before ending with Mardi Gras.
George Clooney, his wife and their twins granted French citizenship
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.