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Russia aggressively recruiting spies at NATO’s edge; Estonian intel cites new twists in shadow war
Guards manning the famous border crossing between this small city on NATO's eastern flank and Russia are vigilant about what counterintelligence officials here describe as an increasingly aggressive campaign by Moscow to recruit spies.
Ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton to plead guilty in classified documents case
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to keeping classified information stemming from his work during the first Trump administration, news outlets report.
Roadway disasters pile up as states buck Trump administration’s call to end non-English CDL tests
New York is among many states that continue to offer Commercial Driver's License tests in multiple languages, despite federal officials urging states to ensure drivers speak English.
Trump launches probe into California vote count to stop Democrats from ‘stealing’ the elections
President Trump accused Democrats on Thursday of trying to steal this week's California primary elections and said the U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles would investigate the surge of late mail-in ballots and the slow vote count.
House passes war powers resolution to end hostilities in Iran, weakens Trump’s negotiating leverage
Four House Republicans helped Democrats pass a war powers resolution on Wednesday to end hostilities with Iran.
Senate begins debate on $70 billion immigration enforcement package
Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to begin debate on their $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package, crossing a key hurdle after weeks of turmoil over politically thorny issues tied to it.
Iranian attack on Kuwait airport puts deadly dent into ceasefire
Iran escalated tensions in the Middle East on Wednesday by bombing a Kuwaiti airport and targeting a U.S. fleet in Bahrain in the biggest flare-up since the start of a ceasefire in April.
Food insecurity reaches highest level in a decade
The share of Americans struggling with food insecurity has increased, deepening a trend that began under the Biden administration, a new survey shows.
Lincoln Memorial’s new basement a better metaphor for America than the monument itself
To call Washington a "swamp" is usually a tired political cliche, but when we talk about the National Mall, it is also the literal, muddy truth.
Geopolitical genie: Azerbaijan’s value increases with Hormuz blockade, Russia-Ukraine war
Trump administration officials are in talks with Azerbaijan to fine-tune deals with the leaders of a Western-friendly Caspian state that offers potential land-based Asia-to-Europe connections that would bypass Russia, Iran and the still-closed Strait of Hormuz.
‘This makes me nervous’: GOP sounds alarm on flood of uncounted mail-in ballots in California
Republicans Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt on Tuesday won enough support in early election returns to appear on the November ballot in the California governor's race and Los Angeles mayor's race. But election officials could still be counting mail-in ballots for weeks.
Trump revives tariff plan citing forced labor in foreign countries
President Trump has reignited his trade war with a plan to impose tariffs on 60 U.S. trading partners nearly four months after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier levies.
Markwayne Mullin refutes Delaney Hall detainees’ allegations, reports no health violations found
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said that no health violations have been found in the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, which has become the latest flash point of anti-ICE violence.
Some helpful notes on Iran’s ‘Islamic revolutionaries’
Dear President Trump, I am sure you were disappointed to learn Monday that Iran's rulers have decided they are not interested in negotiating an extension of the ceasefire you granted on April 8.
TrumpRX adds 160 more drugs, pushing total lower-cost offerings to 750 medications
U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced Tuesday a massive expansion of TrumpRx, with the addition of 160 more medications to the website, pushing the total to over 750 drugs.
Monica Crowley, ambassador and chief of protocol, makes case for Trump ballroom
The White House official who manages all aspects of diplomatic activities says President Trump's ballroom is a must for the United States to put its best foot forward in hosting foreign leaders and large-scale events.
Trump suffers spate of Cabinet turnover, but staffing overall remains stable in second term
President Trump has replaced one-third of his senior White House staff, including four Cabinet secretaries, since returning to office. It's a remarkably stable pace compared to Mr. Trump's first term.
Trump names Bill Pulte, a vocal attack dog, to oversee national intelligence
President Trump appointed William J. Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to serve as acting director of National Intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard's departure.
Trump keeps fragile Iran talks intact after urging restraint on Netanyahu, Tehran proxies in Lebanon
President Trump said Monday that peace talks with Iran remain on track after he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives of the Iran-backed Hezbollah to rein in fighting in Lebanon.
California runoff tests GOP’s bid to reform California
The polls ahead of California's jungle primary for governor Tuesday show Republican Steve Hilton will likely secure one of two spots on the November ballot following his insurgent campaign to turn the state around and end years of liberal governance.
