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Judge denies request for stay of Kennedy Center renaming order

Friday, June 12

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge on Friday denied the Department of Justice's request to lift an order requiring the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center.The Trump administration still faces a deadline of Friday to remove Trump's name from the building.This... Read More.

Security for UFC fights at White House will be at Super Bowl level, Secret Service says

Thursday, June 11

(WASHINGTON) -- As UFC fans descend on Washington, D.C., for Freedom 250 on Sunday and events surrounding it Friday and Saturday, security will also be strict, according to the top Secret Service agent for D.C.UFC Freedom 250 has been designated a Special Event... Read More.

Trump picks Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence after uproar over Pulte

Thursday, June 11

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a permanent pick to head the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, after the uproar over his temporary pick risked derailing the renewal of a key surveillance law.Trump said that he is nominating the current... Read More.

House fails to pass short-term extension of FISA ahead of Friday’s expiration deadline

Thursday, June 11

(WASHINGTON) -- The House on Thursday failed to pass a last-minute, short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is set to expire on Friday.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights... Read More.

Trump claims more than 100 million barrels of oil, 200 ships have safely made way through Strait of Hormuz

Wednesday, June 10

(WASHINGTON) -- Soon after President Donald Trump said in the Oval Office on Wednesday that the United States has been secretly ferrying "millions of barrels" of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump announced on social media that "more than 100 MILLION Barrels... Read More.

Trump’s arch construction to run 20 hours a day for 2 to 3 years, documents show

Wednesday, June 10

(WASHINGTON) -- To complete Donald Trump's "Triumphal Arch" by the time he leaves office, the National Park Service plans to have construction take place 20 hours per day over the next two to three years, according to planning documents released by the... Read More.

Nevada gubernatorial race shapes up as bellwether for GOP heading into 2028

Wednesday, June 10

(WASHINGTON) -- Nevada's gubernatorial primary has resulted in a face-off between incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic nominee Attorney General Aaron Ford and the race is indicative of whether GOP governors in battleground states can survive while distancing themselves from President Donald Trump's... Read More.

Trump administration lambastes lawsuit seeking to stop White House UFC event

Wednesday, June 10

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department on Tuesday urged a federal judge to reject a lawsuit seeking to stop the White House's Ultimate Fighting Championship event scheduled for this weekend, attacking its plaintiffs as "two people who believe they have superior taste and want to... Read More.

Key takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries: Platner wins, but now faces months of more scrutiny

Wednesday, June 10

(WASHINGTON) -- Closely watched primaries in four states on Tuesday showed a resounding victory for a Democrat who was facing some controversies but amassed much popular support, the continued strength of President Donald Trump's endorsement, and set up a key governor's race in November.Here... Read More.

Unmanned drone boat rescues 2 US crew members after helicopter shot down by Iran

Tuesday, June 9

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. military officials said Tuesday that an unmanned drone boat rescued two crew members aboard a U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter that crashed in the waters nears the Strait of Hormuz, which President Donald Trump said Iranians shot down.U.S. officials are describing... Read More.

Unmanned drone boat rescues 2 US crew members after helicopter downed by Iranian drone

Tuesday, June 9

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. military officials said Tuesday that an unmanned drone boat rescued two crew members aboard a U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter that crashed in the waters nears the Strait of Hormuz, which President Donald Trump said Iranians shot down.U.S. officials are describing... Read More.

Speaker Johnson huddles with Trump to try to finalize FISA deal

Tuesday, June 9

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting at the White House on Tuesday as the deadline nears for Congress to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.Their huddle comes as Trump's choice of Bill Pulte to... Read More.

Politics

Judge denies request for stay of Kennedy Center renaming order

Security for UFC fights at White House will be at Super Bowl level, Secret Service says

Trump picks Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence after uproar over Pulte

House fails to pass short-term extension of FISA ahead of Friday’s expiration deadline

Trump claims more than 100 million barrels of oil, 200 ships have safely made way through Strait of Hormuz

Trump’s arch construction to run 20 hours a day for 2 to 3 years, documents show

Nevada gubernatorial race shapes up as bellwether for GOP heading into 2028

Trump administration lambastes lawsuit seeking to stop White House UFC event

Key takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries: Platner wins, but now faces months of more scrutiny

Unmanned drone boat rescues 2 US crew members after helicopter shot down by Iran

Unmanned drone boat rescues 2 US crew members after helicopter downed by Iranian drone

Speaker Johnson huddles with Trump to try to finalize FISA deal

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