Democrats Move to Block Over $3 Billion in Weapons Sales to Qatar and U.A.E.
The lawmakers introduced resolutions as anger erupted over a series of deals involving the president, businesses linked to his family and several countries.
A Century-Old Romance That Gave the Pope His Family Name
Online genealogists found that Pope Leo’s paternal grandparents in Chicago were accused of having an “illicit affair” in the 1910s, adding another layer to the pope’s complex family history.
DOGE Seeks to Investigate Another Watchdog: the Government Accountability Office
The Government Accountability Office rejected the request, saying it reports to Congress and is exempt from oversight by Elon Musk’s budget-cutting group.
A Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete for U.S. Citizenship? D.H.S. Is Considering It.
A spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security said the agency was happy to review “out-of-the-box pitches.”
Trump’s Ukraine Policy Pressured ‘the Victim,’ Former Ambassador Says
“I cannot stand by while a country is invaded, a democracy bombarded and children killed with impunity,” wrote the former ambassador, Bridget A. Brink, in an opinion essay published on Friday.
Judge Extends Block on Public Health Cuts for More Than 20 States
The ruling preserves, for now, billions of dollars in grant money for 23 states and the District of Columbia.
Republican Tax Bill May Hurt the Lowest Earners and Help the Richest
Even though most Americans may see lower taxes, Republicans’ spending cuts could outweigh those benefits and leave some worse off.
Trump Wraps Up Middle East Tour Full of Lavish Receptions and Business Deals
President Trump’s trip, during which he received opulent welcomes in wealthy Gulf capitals, yielded a turnabout with Syria and announcements of multibillion-dollar agreements for U.S. companies.
Law Firms Fighting Back Against Trump Report Security Clearance Suspensions
WilmerHale and Jenner & Block pleaded with the courts to intervene as the Justice Department moved to implement President Trump’s orders targeting their business.
Military Helicopter Crew Took Elk Antlers From Montana Ranch, Officials Say
Three members of the Montana National Guard have been charged with trespassing in connection with the incident on May 4.
Trump’s Military Buildup at the Border Expands
The Pentagon has sent thousands of troops, spy planes and even two warships to surveil the land and coasts.
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