POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Trump administration will offer expedited visa interviews at select embassies for $750
Read full article: Trump administration will offer expedited visa interviews at select embassies for $750The State Department will soon offer a “premium” expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas that will set applicants back $750 on top of the basic processing fee of $185.
Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president's residence, along with a dozen baby chicks
Read full article: Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president's residence, along with a dozen baby chicksVice President JD Vance has added a chicken coop, along with a dozen baby chicks, to his residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory.
Ken Paxton's attorney in his impeachment trial endorses James Talarico in US Senate race
Read full article: Ken Paxton's attorney in his impeachment trial endorses James Talarico in US Senate raceAn attorney who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial has endorsed Paxton's Democratic opponent in the U.S. Senate race.
Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlash
Read full article: Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlashSenators are warning that a key U.S. surveillance authority could expire this week after bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence community derailed an extension effort.
Donald Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals
Read full article: Donald Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA FinalsDonald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
A watchdog report flags security risks in the IRS-ICE taxpayer data-sharing deal
Read full article: A watchdog report flags security risks in the IRS-ICE taxpayer data-sharing dealA new Treasury inspector general report raises concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement's ability to safeguard taxpayer information.
JEA special investigative committee grills CAO, former legal counsel over alleged unpaid fees, workplace culture claims
Read full article: JEA special investigative committee grills CAO, former legal counsel over alleged unpaid fees, workplace culture claimsJacksonville City Council’s special investigative committee examining JEA will hear testimony Monday afternoon from Chief Administrative Officer Jody Brooks and Regina Ross, the utility’s former legal counsel.
Florida CFO again targets Jacksonville spending; Mayor Deegan’s Office calls visit ‘hyper-partisan exercise’
Read full article: Florida CFO again targets Jacksonville spending; Mayor Deegan’s Office calls visit ‘hyper-partisan exercise’Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took aim at Jacksonville city government Monday, claiming the city wasted $275.7 million in taxpayer money in the 2025-26 budget — a sharp jump from the $199 million in excessive spending he claimed the previous year.
The Latest: Trump is attending NBA Finals Game 3 between Knicks and Spurs with increased security
Read full article: The Latest: Trump is attending NBA Finals Game 3 between Knicks and Spurs with increased securityPresident Donald Trump, a longtime New York Knicks fan, has confirmed that he would attend the first NBA Finals game in New York since 1999.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nevada’s state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nevada’s state primaryNevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face six Republican challengers in a state primary on Tuesday, while state Attorney General Aaron Ford, Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill and four others will compete for the Democratic nomination to reclaim the seat in November.
Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country's identity, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country's identity, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see their country or its system of government as exceptional.
Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt locked in tight race to make runoff for Los Angeles mayor
Read full article: Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt locked in tight race to make runoff for Los Angeles mayorDays after California’s primary, Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt are still waiting to see who makes the November runoff for Los Angeles mayor against incumbent Karen Bass.
Graham Platner gets a lift from friendly Maine crowd after week of damage control in Senate campaign
Read full article: Graham Platner gets a lift from friendly Maine crowd after week of damage control in Senate campaignGraham Platner has been met by an enthusiastic and supportive crowd at a town hall-style event in Maine.
Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump's birthday
Read full article: Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump's birthdayA federal lawsuit seeks to halt the upcoming UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn in a mixed martial arts show timed for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and part of the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
Read full article: Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign messagePresident Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” as he campaigned for the White House in 2024.
British deputy prime minister tells JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for teen's murder
Read full article: British deputy prime minister tells JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for teen's murderBritain’s deputy prime minister said Sunday that he told U.S. Vice President JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for the death of a university student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from a stab wound.
Donald Trump, Knicks fan, heads back to New York to root on his team
Read full article: Donald Trump, Knicks fan, heads back to New York to root on his teamDonald Trump plans to be back at Madison Square Garden in New York to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
Rob Sand rallies with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats aim to flip Iowa governor seat
Read full article: Rob Sand rallies with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats aim to flip Iowa governor seatRob Sand rallied a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday.
The World Cup poses an unprecedented security challenge at a fraught moment. Is the US ready?
Read full article: The World Cup poses an unprecedented security challenge at a fraught moment. Is the US ready?The upcoming World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across the United, Mexico, and Canada.
Female Navy officers say they fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions list
Read full article: Female Navy officers say they fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions listSeveral female Navy officers say they see Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent intervention in a promotions list as a sign their careers now have a ceiling.
Trump issues pardon to former Republican congressman convicted of insider trading
Read full article: Trump issues pardon to former Republican congressman convicted of insider tradingPresident Donald Trump has issued a pardon to Stephen Buyer, a former Republican congressman from Indiana who served nearly two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information after he left office.
These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it though
Read full article: These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it thoughJoe Biden isn't on the ballot this fall, but three of his administration members are running for governor.
Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI
Read full article: Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AIOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has met with Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership in AI companies — a meeting that highlighted the tension between AI powerhouses and policymakers.
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
Read full article: Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governorDemocrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state.
Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California congressional seat
Read full article: Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California congressional seatCalifornia Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui has advanced to the November ballot after facing a reelection challenge from a younger Democrat.
Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against it
Read full article: Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against itPresident Donald Trump is keeping open the possibility of speaking directly with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te— even after Beijing has publicly urged him not to.
US attorney opens investigations into California's elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote center
Read full article: US attorney opens investigations into California's elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote centerThe U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles says it has opened “multiple election fraud investigations” related to California’s elections and sent a prosecutor to the county’s vote-counting center.
Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans
Read full article: Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting AmericansPresident Donald Trump is calling for the U.S. military and national security agencies to accelerate their use of artificial intelligence.
Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say
Read full article: Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials sayMembers of the Iranian World Cup soccer team have been granted U.S. visas, clearing them to enter the country ahead of their first two matches near Los Angeles this month.
Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31
Read full article: Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31The Defense Department has announced a significant reduction in the number of religious affiliations it officially recognizes.
Can't afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says 'watch it on television'
Read full article: Can't afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says 'watch it on television'President Donald Trump says he will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday at Madison Square Garden — and says he doesn't have much sympathy for ordinary Americans who can't afford the sky-high ticket prices.
Court can't stop Trump ballroom construction, government lawyer tells judge
Read full article: Court can't stop Trump ballroom construction, government lawyer tells judgeLawyers representing the federal government argue that a court cannot stop construction of a White House ballroom because it was already underway and because of the sensitive security concerns they say the structure is meant to address.
Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress
Read full article: Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from CongressWith virtually no strings attached, Congress is on the verge of providing a massive infusion of cash to the Homeland Security Department.
Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office
Read full article: Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the officePresident Donald Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office, which has already been significantly scaled back during his second term.
A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
Read full article: A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countriesA federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country.
Judge orders pretrial detention for ex-CIA official accused of stashing $40M in gold bars at home
Read full article: Judge orders pretrial detention for ex-CIA official accused of stashing $40M in gold bars at homeA magistrate judge has ordered pretrial detention for a former senior CIA official accused of stashing over $40 million worth of gold bars from the federal government in the basement of his Virginia home.
Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say
Read full article: Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials sayThe U.S. military is waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe.
