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U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say -- The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.6 hours ago
Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution -- The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.2 hours ago
Markings that appear to show "86 47" seen on National Mall -- A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.9 hours ago
Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence -- Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.10 hours ago
Exclusive - U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal - Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said. 10H ago54 minutes ago
False alarm apparently triggered hazmat response at Pentagon, sources say -- Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."11 hours ago
U.S. charges 3 for alleged smuggling conspiracy involving unaccompanied minors -- The Justice Department announced it has charged three people in Ohio for conspiring to smuggle unaccompanied minors across the U.S. border.13 hours ago
Trump arch construction could take 20 hours a day for 2-3 years, documents say -- The Interior Department is planning an aggressive work schedule to complete President Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery.13 hours ago
Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists - and some think it's already here -- Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.17 hours ago
House rejects last-minute extension for key spy power amid Pulte uproar -- The House on Thursday defeated a last-ditch effort to extend a key spy authority until early July.14 hours ago
Here's who will face off in California's new House districts as Dems seek edge -- California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas. -- Jun 101 hour ago
Judge declines to halt "anti-weaponization fund" but warns DOJ not to "play possum" -- A judge denied a request to block the DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund," noting Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had already vowed not to move forward. But the judge warned: "Don't play possum with this court." -- Jun 105 hours ago
U.S. launches more strikes on Iranian targets after Trump promises to hit Iran "hard" -- The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard." -- Jun 101 hour ago
Vance says Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong" -- The vice president said President Trump "has been very clear about what is in our best interest" as the relationship with Israel is tested over the Iran war. -- Jun 109 hours ago