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Federal judge seems unconvinced that White House should stop ballroom construction
A federal judge warned the administration against building President Trump's new White House ballroom just yet, but said Tuesday he's inclined to let the contractors continue below-ground work to clear and prepare the space.
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew arrested by ICE
A relative of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for overstaying a tourist visa.
Railway project in the Amazon raises questions over Brazil’s efforts to stop deforestation
As Brazil seeks to boost its environmental credentials by hosting the United Nations' climate summit, a proposal to build a railway through the Amazon has threatened to tarnish that image amid protests by Indigenous groups and environmentalists.
Off-duty DHS agent charged in gunpoint traffic stop of California teen
Southern California authorities said they arrested an off-duty Department of Homeland Security agent after he was accused of pulling a gun on a teenage boy during a traffic stop.
Trump gives Jan. 6 defendant a second pardon for firearm offenses
President Trump has pardoned Dan Wilson, a participant in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, for a second time, this time for illegally possessing firearms.
Trump has ‘sort of’ made up his mind on next steps on Venezuela
President Trump said he has met with his military team to decide whether to continue bombing boats off Venezuela.
White House Historical Association reclaims Rockwell sketches for $5.8 million at auction
The White House Historical Association has reclaimed a series of sketches by American painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell with a whopping winning bid of $5.8 million at auction on Friday.
Biden says Trump has ‘taken a wrecking ball’ to democracy
Former President Joe Biden told Democrats in Nebraska that the party "is back" after some Democratic candidates won across the country in elections earlier this week.
Letitia James seeks fraud charges dismissed, citing ‘vindictive’ prosecution
New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a federal judge to dismiss the mortgage fraud case against her, claiming it was brought against her due to President Trump's spite.
Trump: Take money from ‘big, bad insurance companies,’ give it to Americans
President Trump said he's telling Senate Republicans that money sent to insurance companies should instead go to individuals so they can buy better health care.
Trump to attend Commanders-Lions game on NFL ‘Salute to Service’ weekend
The Washington Commanders will have a special guest on Sunday when they host the Detroit Lions. President Trump plans to attend the Week 10 matchup, the team confirmed Friday.
Deep-sea mining risks disrupting the marine food web, study warns
Drilling for minerals deep in the ocean could have immense consequences for the tiny animals at the core of the vast marine food web - and ultimately affect fisheries and the food on people's plates, according to a new study.
Trump threatens ‘guns-a-blazing’ response to Nigeria over Christian attacks
President Trump threatened to send U.S. military to Nigeria and withhold foreign aid to the country if the government "continues to allow the killing of Christians."
