Jul 22 Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba's term as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor ends By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Habba could have stayed on in the role if federal judges in the state kept her on. Continue reading
Jul 22 Johnson shuts down House for the summer to sideline calls for Epstein transparency By Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuffing pressure to act on the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, instead sending members home early for a month-long break from Washington. Continue reading
Jul 22 U.S. to leave UNESCO, again, 2 years after rejoining By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press The UNESCO chief said she "deeply" regrets the U.S. decision but said the agency "has prepared for it."… Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: Trump says Philippines will pay 19% tariffs in deal struck with leader Marcos By Didi Tang, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. will slightly drop its tariff rate for the Philippines without paying import taxes for what it sells there. Continue reading
Jul 22 Amid backlash, Justice Department says it wants to interview Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The overture to attorneys for Maxwell is part of a Justice Department effort to cast itself as transparent following fierce backlash from parts of President Donald Trump's base over an earlier refusal to release additional records in the Epstein investigation. Continue reading
Jul 21 Watch 8:24 O'Rourke says 'we have to fight back' as Trump pushes Texas to redraw congressional maps By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Texas lawmakers convened for a special session and one agenda item was added at the request of President Trump. He's pushing the Republican-controlled legislature to redraw congressional district lines in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms. Amna Nawaz discussed… Continue watching
Jul 21 Pentagon withdraws 700 Marines from Los Angeles By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press The Pentagon has ordered U.S. Marines to leave Los Angeles after more than a month in the city. The 700 Marines were deployed on June 9 during protests against the administration’s immigration policies. Continue reading
Jul 21 Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family's opposition By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Martin Luther King Jr.'s two living children are urging people to tread lightly with a newly released trove of records related to their father's assassination. Continue reading
Jul 21 Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask judge to delay release from jail over deportation fears By Ben Finley, Associated Press Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia have asked a federal judge in Tennessee to delay releasing him from jail in order to prevent the Trump administration from trying to swiftly deport the Maryland construction worker. Continue reading
Jul 21 What are the risks if Texas Republicans redraw House districts at Trump's urging? By Nicholas Riccardi, Nadia Lathan, Associated Press The midcycle redrawing of political lines complicates Democrats' plans to begin regaining power in Washington, and they have few avenues to push back. Continue reading