Trump, Putin meeting agreed on, Kremlin says
The United States and Russia have agreed on a meeting "in the coming days" between President Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said Thursday.
Politics
Texas AG probes Beto O'Rourke's PAC over Democrats' walkout
Paxton has launched an investigation into Beto O'Rourke's PAC, accusing it of illegally funding House Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote.
U.S. sanctions popular "narco-rapper" over alleged cartel ties
The administration alleges that 50% of the musician's royalties on streaming platforms go directly tothe Cartel del Noreste.
Texas Democrats evacuate Chicago hotel after bomb threat
More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a quorum in the state House of Representatives to move forward on a bill that would set new congressional districts.
Trump hits India with additional 25% tariff over Russian oil imports
Mr. Trump said he was imposing the additional 25% tariff because India continues to buy oil from Russia.
U.S. to auction seized Russian yacht worth hundreds of millions
The 348-foot Amadea was seized in 2022 by a federal task force that aimed to punish sanctioned Russian oligarchs.
Trump, Apple announce new $100B commitment to U.S. manufacturing
The new investment — announced by Apple's Tim Cook — would increase the company's commitment to U.S. manufacturing to $600 billion over the next four years, a White House official said.
EPA terminates $7 billion Solar for All program
The Solar for All program provided funding to grant recipients that planned to create or expand solar programs for low-income communities.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn announces bid for Tennessee governor
Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced a bid for Tennessee governor on Wednesday, pledging to make the state "America's conservative leader for this generation and the next."
Ex-DOGE staffer allegedly assaulted in D.C.; Trump floats taking over city
Former DOGE staffer Edward Coristine was allegedly assaulted over the weekend, CBS News has confirmed.
RFK Jr. halts $500 million for mRNA vaccine research
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is calling off around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology.
Judge blocks Trump admin. from reallocating billions in FEMA disaster relief funds
A federal judge issued an injunction Tuesday halting the administration's attempt to reallocate over $4 billion in disaster preparedness funding.
Whitmer meets with Trump to ask for relief on tariffs, Medicaid cuts
This was the third meeting between Trump and Whitmer, a Democratic governor, since April.
Abbott sues to remove Democratic "ringleader" from office amid redistricting showdown
Abbott filed an emergency petition with the Texas Supreme Court to have Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, the Democratic Caucus Chair, removed from office.
Hate crime charges against man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers
The Justice Department on Wednesday filed hate crime charges against the man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., in May.
Zelenskyy says Trump-Putin summit will achieve nothing without Ukraine
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are planning to meet in Alaska on Friday, August 15.
Georgia authorities identify suspect in shooting near Emory University
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation on Saturday identified the gunman as 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White, of Kennesaw, Georgia.
Suspect in Montana bar shooting captured, ending week-long manhunt
Authorities had been searching for the suspect who shot and killed 4 people last week at a bar in Anaconda, Montana.
DOJ subpoenas NY AG over whether she violated Trump's civil rights, source says
The Justice Department subpoenaed New York AG James as it probes whether she violated Trump's civil rights, a source said.
Newsom hosts Texas Democrats breaking quorum over redistricting
Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.
Breaking
3 hurt in Times Square shooting, suspect in custody, NYPD says
Three people were hurt in a shooting in Times Square overnight Friday, New York City police say.
Appeals court tosses contempt order in case over Venezuelans sent to El Salvador
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled in April that probable cause existed to find the Trump administration in criminal contempt over its removal of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
Exclusive
Putin needles U.S. with award for CIA official whose son died fighting for Russia
Vladimir Putin gave Trump envoy Steve Witkoff an award meant for a senior CIA official whose son was killed in Ukraine while fighting with Russian forces, sources say.
Billy Long out as IRS commissioner after just 2 months
President Trump is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long and nominating him to an ambassadorship, a White House official said.