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Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally Michael Flynn for $1.2 million, AP source says
The Justice Department has settled for roughly $1.2 million a lawsuit with Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump who pleaded guilty during the Republican’s first term to lying about phone conversations with a top Russian diplomat but was later pardoned More »
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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez push bill to impose AI data center moratorium
A bill introduced by two high-profile progressive lawmakers would pause new data centers in the United States until national safeguards are in place to protect workers and consumers and ensure the technologies don’t harm the environment More »
Trump will travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip May 14-15, after delay due to Iran war
The White House says President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a rescheduled summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15 More »
Most Americans say US military action against Iran has gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds most Americans believe recent military action against Iran has gone too far and many are worried about affording gasoline More »
TSA boss warns of airport shutdowns, but no deal yet on day 40 of Homeland Security funding fight
The acting head of the Transportation Security Administration says it may have to shut down operations at some airports if the budget impasse drags on as travelers are experiencing record waiting times More »
At Pentagon Christian service, Hegseth prays for violence 'against those who deserve no mercy'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has hosted a monthly Christian prayer and worship service at the Pentagon, the first since the Iran war began More »
FEMA will resume major grant program after yearlong hiatus, following a court order
FEMA is reopening applications for its major resilience grant program after a judge ordered the program restored More »
Seven months later, the government still hasn't fixed CDC's shot-up windows
The federal government has not yet replaced the bullet-pocked windows that serve as a grim reminder of an attack at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more than seven months ago More »
Warning signs flash red for Republicans as Iran war drives up gas prices and Florida district flips
Republicans face growing political trouble ahead of November's midterm elections as the war in Iran keeps gas prices high and voters worry about living costs More »
Democratic lawmaker asks judge to take Trump's name off Kennedy Center
A Democratic lawmaker is asking a federal judge to force the Kennedy Center to block and reverse efforts to attach President Donald Trump’s name to the historic performing arts venue More »
