Trump’s proposed triumphal arch clears another key hurdle
A federal commission advanced President Donald Trump’s triumphal arch project after hearing nearly three hours of public opposition.
Fed report cites ‘stepped-up’ inflation due to tariffs, Iran war, AI buildout
U.S. inflation "stepped up further this spring" as the evolving impact of tariffs, a war-related rise in energy costs, and the booming AI buildout boosted price pressures, the Federal Reserve said.
Trump fires members of bipartisan election commission ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump terminated the last three members of the independent Election Assistance Commission.
Federal grand jury indicts 8 men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, DOJ says
A federal grand jury indicted eight men over an alleged plot to attack the White House UFC event with explosives and snipers, the DOJ said.
Judge says E. Jean Carroll can collect $5M damage award from Trump
A U.S. judge authorized the payment of a multimillion-dollar verdict to magazine writer E. Jean Carroll to satisfy a 2023 civil verdict.
Judge approves Elon Musk settlement with SEC despite misgivings, ‘red flags’
A federal judge approved the SEC's settlement with Elon Musk over his purchase of Twitter shares, despite expressing "significant misgivings" about the "red flags" the accord raised.
Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
A former U.S. Olympic canoeist pleaded not guilty to vandalizing a portion of the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
‘CatsOnACouch’ Instagram account owner sues over exclusion from Vance event
A woman who runs several cat-themed social media accounts mocking Vice President JD Vance filed a lawsuit alleging she was unconstitutionally barred from hearing him speak at an event in Maine.
Judge rules for The Washington Post in $3.8B defamation suit from Trump Media
A federal judge ruled in favor of The Washington Post, throwing out a $3.8 billion defamation lawsuit filed in 2023 by Trump Media.
Former Wisconsin judge sentenced in Trump immigration case
A former Wisconsin judge was sentenced after a jury found she obstructed a planned immigration arrest outside her courtroom.
Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice
The U.S. Treasury Department is no longer planning to put anti-slavery crusader and Maryland native Harriet Tubman on a $20 bill.
Deere settles lawsuit by FTC, states over equipment repair restrictions
Deere agreed to settle a lawsuit by the FTC and five states accusing it of illegally requiring farmers to use its network of authorized dealers for repairs.

















