Newsom urges a national ‘billionaires’ tax’ while fighting one in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a national billionaires’ tax and public AI equity fund while opposing a state-level ballot measure.
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information
Former national security adviser John Bolton is pleading guilty to illegally retaining classified information. Bolton pleaded guilty to a single count of illegally retaining classified information.
The Supreme Court lets the Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protected status or TPS for migrants fleeing Haiti and Syria.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
A top official at the National Park Service says a liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month,…
Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?
A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock…
Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war
The money, largely to replenish stockpiles, comes as Trump is seeking $1.5 trillion this year for the Defense Department, a 50% increase.
Patrols and nanobubbles continue at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faces algae blooms and peeling liners after a $14 million renovation, triggering federal patrols and arrests.
Judge denies Biden’s bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration may release recordings from Biden's classified documents probe to a conservative group.
President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet
President Trump showcased a new Air Force One, a Qatari-gifted Boeing 747 that will serve as a bridge aircraft until new jets are delivered in 2028.
Missouri judge finds state laws restricting abortion violate voter-approved constitutional amendment
Enforcement of some of the restrictions had already been on hold.