Politics

U.S. tries to seize Iranian gas heading toward Venezuela

By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

U.S. federal prosecutors are seeking to seize four tankers they say are sailing toward Venezuela with 1.1 million barrels of gasoline supplied by Iran.

Intelligence chiefs brief congressional leaders on Russia bounties

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

CIA Director Gina Haspel and Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe are meeting Thursday with the so-called "gang of eight" of top lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

WATCH: Pence and Florida Gov. DeSantis speak in Tampa, Florida

By Associated Press

Vice President Mike Pence and Gov. Ron DeSantis are scheduled to visit a medical training center in Tampa on Thursday.

WATCH: Trump delivers remarks at ‘Spirit of America’ business showcase

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks July 2 at the "Spirit of America" business showcase, which will be held at the White House.

Justices keep hold on secret Russia investigation material

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The Supreme Court is denying Congress access to secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation through the November election.

WATCH: CDC chief, health officials testify on COVID-19 vaccine

By Associated Press

The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee will hold a hearing July 2 on protocols related to a future COVID-19 vaccine.

WATCH: Charges announced against arrested Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell

By Jim Mustian, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

An indictment made public Thursday said Maxwell facilitated Epstein's crimes by "helping Epstein to recruit, groom, and ultimately abuse" girls as young as 14.

WATCH: Federal officials testify on how the U.S. is dealing with coronavirus supply shortages

By Courtney Vinopal

The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis will hold a hearing July 2 on the Trump administration's response to a shortage of personal protective equipment and other medical supplies.

WATCH: Trump holds news conference amid surge in coronavirus cases, new jobs numbers

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump will hold a news conference July 2 amid a surge in U.S. coronavirus cases.

Trump supports new round of direct coronavirus payments

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year. He did not say how big he'd like the payments to be.