Robert Mueller, former FBI director, dies at 81

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a polarizing two-year investigation into President Trump’s ties to Russia, has died.

Trump says he'll put ICE agents at airport security if funding bill isn’t passed

As TSA wait times increase amid the shutdown, President Trump said this weekend he’d move ICE agents to do airport security if a funding bill isn’t passed soon.

NJ, Roxbury file suit against DHS over planned detention center

The State of New Jersey and the Township of Roxbury have filed a lawsuit to block the Department of Homeland Security from converting a vacant warehouse into an ICE detention facility in Roxbury.

James Comey subpoenaed over role in 2017 Russia intel assessment

Ex-FBI chief James Comey was subpoenaed by the Justice Department in an investigation related to Russia's involvement in the U.S. presidential election in 2016.

RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules

A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.

Fetterman breaks with party, casts key vote to advance DHS nominee

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman broke with Democrats Thursday, casting the key vote to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi was ordered to appear for a deposition in April to answer questions regarding the Justice Department’s sex trafficking probe of Jeffrey Epstein and the agency’s handling of files connected to the case.

Drones spotted over DC base where Rubio, Hegseth live, raising security concerns

Unidentified drones were spotted over Fort McNair, a Washington, D.C. military base where top officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth live, according to The Washington Post, raising new security concerns as tensions in the Middle East escalate.

Markwayne Mullin makes his case to lead DHS, faces Senate resistance over temperament

Markwayne Mullin appeared before senators for a Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing on Wednesday as lawmakers questioned the Oklahoma Republican senator about he would run the department.

Iranian regime appears 'intact but largely degraded,' Gabbard tells Congress

Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Iranian regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded."

Fed keeps interest rates steady: Here's what to know

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.

What is the Jones Act? Trump may waive shipping law during Iran war

The Trump administration is weighing whether to suspend maritime shipping laws as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continues to disrupt energy markets and supply chains.

US military draft disqualifications list: See if you're exempt

Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.

Who is Joe Kent? Trump counterterrorism admin, veteran resigns over Iran war

The director of the National Counterterrorism Center has announced his resignation, saying he “cannot in good conscience" back the Trump administration’s war in Iran.

SAVE America Act: Republicans launching voting bill debate in Senate

President Donald Trump is urging Congress to get the SAVE America Act passed as Republicans prepare to begin talks on the Senate floor about the legislation.

Kennedy Center board votes in favor of 2-year closure for renovations

The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.