Mary McCue Bell

Judge extends block on Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund

A federal judge indefinitely stopped the Trump administration from creating the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, extending a court-ordered block that was set to expire Friday.

June 12, 2026

U.S.-funded foreign biolabs contain highly infectious diseases, DNI reveals

U.S. government funding for more than 120 biolabs in over 30 countries was unveiled by outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who said many include pathogens that cause infectious diseases.

June 12, 2026

Pentagon releases third batch of formerly classified UFO documents

A third tranche of extraterrestrial-related records released by the Department of Defense shows never-before-released accounts and artist renderings of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena -- many of which are depicted like a "potato."

June 12, 2026

Trump taps U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to lead national intelligence

President Trump on Thursday nominated U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, teeing up the Senate confirmation process to permanently replace departing DNI Tulsi Gabbard amid bipartisan uproar over his temporary pick.

June 11, 2026

Melania Trump unveils new savings account for foster care youth, powered by Trump Accounts

First lady Melania Trump announced new savings avenues for youth in foster care: Fostering the Future Accounts.

June 11, 2026

‘Obvious fraud’: Trump administration suspends funding for Los Angeles homeless agency

The Trump administration is pulling the plug on funding for a Los Angeles homeless service over "obvious fraud," Fox News Digital reported Thursday.

June 11, 2026

Senate bill extends CHIPS Act tax credits to space-based semiconductor factories

A bipartisan duo is pushing a bill to clarify that tax credits include space-based semiconductor manufacturing.

June 11, 2026

Iran might aim to hit Musk’s SpaceX, Starlink facilities

Iran is considering Elon Musk's SpaceX and Starlink facilities across the Middle East as possible military targets as it aims to retaliate against President Trump's newest threats, state-aligned Fars News Agency reported Thursday.

June 11, 2026

New bill would require states to report food-stamp fraud

Sen. Rick Scott, Florida Republican, introduced a bill Wednesday that would make states submit fraud data in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

June 10, 2026

Georgetown team to track spread of infectious disease at World Cup

Security for the World Cup is getting an update: scouring wastewater and social media to keep close tabs on infectious disease transmission during the international event.

June 10, 2026

Epstein files crusade takes down Nancy Mace

GOP Rep. Nancy Mace lost her bid to move into South Carolina's governor's mansion because, in her words, she voted to release the Epstein files.

June 10, 2026

State Dept. offers $750 expedited visa interview

A "premium" expedited service for foreigners' visa applications was unveiled Tuesday by the State Department -- with a price tag of $750.

June 10, 2026

Lawmakers, whistleblower demand full disclosure of government’s extraterrestrial files

Congressional lawmakers on Tuesday pressed President Trump to waive non-disclosure agreements and grant immunity to whistleblowers who sound the alarm on the government's knowledge of extraterrestrial phenomena.

June 9, 2026

Trump, Stephen A. Smith trade jabs over presidential appearance at Knicks’ game

President Trump took aim at Stephen A. Smith after the sports commentator said he would blame the president if the New York Knicks lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

June 9, 2026

Federal agencies made $186 billion in improper payments last year, watchdog finds

Federal agencies made an estimated $186 billion in improper payments in the 2026 fiscal year, totaling about $3 trillion in payment errors since 2003, according to a new report.

June 6, 2026

TrumpRx adds 160 drugs to TrumpRx for a total of over 800

President Trump announced the addition of over 160 discounted prescription drugs to the federal government-run healthcare platform, bringing the total to over 800.

June 6, 2026

Russian envoy teases deal with U.S. for Russia-Alaska underwater tunnel

Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy said the country and the U.S. will sign an agreement to design an underwater tunnel connecting Russia's Chukotka region to Alaska across the Bering Strait.

June 6, 2026

Trump pardons former Rep. Stephen Buyer, convicted of insider trading

President Trump has pardoned former Rep. Stephen Buyer, who was convicted on four counts of securities fraud in 2023 for engaging in an insider trading scheme.

June 6, 2026

Federal judge pauses Trump team’s SNAP restrictions

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's effort to force states to comply with new conditions on billions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding.

June 6, 2026

Federal judge erases Trump’s 39-country travel ban

A federal judge struck down the Trump administration's policy that barred applicants from the 39 countries on the president's travel ban list.

June 5, 2026