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DOJ Dismisses Police Misconduct Lawsuits in Minneapolis, Louisville, Sparking Outcry Ahead of George Floyd Anniversary
The Department of Justice announced Wednesday it will dismiss high-profile lawsuits against the Minneapolis and Louisville police departments and is preparing to close several additional investigations into alleged police misconduct launched under the Biden administration. The move, which includes ending federal oversight through consent decrees, marks a sweeping reversal of civil rights enforcement strategy by the Trump administration just days ahead of the five-year anniversary of George Floyd's death. 
The Department of Justice announced Wednesday it will dismiss high-profile lawsuits against the Minneapolis and Louisville police departments and is preparing to close several additional investigations into alleged police misconduct launched under the Biden administration. The move, which includes ending federal oversight through consent decrees, marks a sweeping reversal of civil rights enforcement strategy by the Trump administration just days ahead of the five-year anniversary of George Floyd's death. -
DOJ Opens Criminal Probe into Andrew Cuomo Over COVID Testimony as NYC Mayoral Race Heats Up
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, focusing on allegations that he provided false testimony to Congress about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The probe, confirmed by a source familiar with the matter, comes as Cuomo mounts a high-profile campaign to become New York City's next mayor. 
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, focusing on allegations that he provided false testimony to Congress about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The probe, confirmed by a source familiar with the matter, comes as Cuomo mounts a high-profile campaign to become New York City's next mayor. -
Trump Unveils $175 Billion ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Plan With Space-Based Weapons
President Donald Trump on Tuesday revealed the conceptual framework for the "Golden Dome," a $175 billion missile defense initiative that, for the first time, proposes placing U.S. interceptors in space to counter advanced threats from Russia and China. The announcement has drawn early reactions from Moscow, with the Kremlin indicating the project may prompt renewed U.S.-Russia arms control discussions. 
President Donald Trump on Tuesday revealed the conceptual framework for the "Golden Dome," a $175 billion missile defense initiative that, for the first time, proposes placing U.S. interceptors in space to counter advanced threats from Russia and China. The announcement has drawn early reactions from Moscow, with the Kremlin indicating the project may prompt renewed U.S.-Russia arms control discussions. -
After Two-Hour Putin Call, Trump Declares Russia-Ukraine Negotiations Will Start ‘Immediately’
President Donald Trump announced Monday that Russia and Ukraine would begin "immediate" negotiations toward a ceasefire, following a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The statement marks the most significant U.S. effort yet under Trump's second term to bring an end to the three-year war, amid mounting Western pressure and continued battlefield violence. 
President Donald Trump announced Monday that Russia and Ukraine would begin "immediate" negotiations toward a ceasefire, following a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The statement marks the most significant U.S. effort yet under Trump's second term to bring an end to the three-year war, amid mounting Western pressure and continued battlefield violence. -
Trump Demands Probe Into Harris Campaign Payments to Beyoncé, Oprah, and Springsteen
President Donald Trump on Monday called for a federal investigation into Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign, alleging that payments made to celebrity production companies were illegal in-kind contributions disguised as entertainment expenses. In an early morning Truth Social post, Trump wrote in all caps: "I am going to call for a major investigation into this matter," singling out Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen, and U2 frontman Bono. 
President Donald Trump on Monday called for a federal investigation into Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign, alleging that payments made to celebrity production companies were illegal in-kind contributions disguised as entertainment expenses. In an early morning Truth Social post, Trump wrote in all caps: "I am going to call for a major investigation into this matter," singling out Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen, and U2 frontman Bono. -
Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer as Disease Spreads to Bones
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released Sunday by his personal office. The 82-year-old former commander-in-chief is currently reviewing treatment options with his physicians as he remains at home in Wilmington, Delaware. 
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released Sunday by his personal office. The 82-year-old former commander-in-chief is currently reviewing treatment options with his physicians as he remains at home in Wilmington, Delaware. -
Audio Reveals Biden Memory Lapses in Classified Docs Probe as White House Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Newly released audio of President Joe Biden's 2023 interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur highlights moments of confusion, long pauses, and memory lapses as the president struggled to answer basic questions during a probe into his handling of classified documents. The recordings, published Friday by Axios, confirm previously released transcripts and offer a rare glimpse into the tone and pace of the high-stakes interviews that ultimately spared Biden from criminal charges. 
Newly released audio of President Joe Biden's 2023 interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur highlights moments of confusion, long pauses, and memory lapses as the president struggled to answer basic questions during a probe into his handling of classified documents. The recordings, published Friday by Axios, confirm previously released transcripts and offer a rare glimpse into the tone and pace of the high-stakes interviews that ultimately spared Biden from criminal charges. -
Trump Tax-and-Spending Bill Teeters in House as GOP Factions Threaten Collapse
President Donald Trump's proposed budget package-touted as a sweeping extension of his 2017 tax cuts-faces serious resistance from multiple factions within the House GOP, placing the bill's passage in jeopardy ahead of a Memorial Day deadline. 
President Donald Trump's proposed budget package-touted as a sweeping extension of his 2017 tax cuts-faces serious resistance from multiple factions within the House GOP, placing the bill's passage in jeopardy ahead of a Memorial Day deadline. -
Trump Signals Progress on Iran Nuclear Talks, Warns Military Action Still on the Table
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States and Iran have "sort of" agreed on the terms of a nuclear deal, suggesting a breakthrough may be within reach as high-level negotiations continue across the Gulf. Speaking at a business roundtable in Doha, Qatar, Trump described the diplomatic efforts as "very serious negotiations" and reiterated that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States and Iran have "sort of" agreed on the terms of a nuclear deal, suggesting a breakthrough may be within reach as high-level negotiations continue across the Gulf. Speaking at a business roundtable in Doha, Qatar, Trump described the diplomatic efforts as "very serious negotiations" and reiterated that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. -
RFK Jr. Refuses to Endorse Vaccines During House Hearing, Says ‘People Shouldn’t Take Medical Advice From Me'
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to give a clear answer on whether he would vaccinate children against diseases such as measles, polio, and chickenpox during a contentious House Appropriations Committee hearing Wednesday, saying his personal opinions on vaccines are "irrelevant." 
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to give a clear answer on whether he would vaccinate children against diseases such as measles, polio, and chickenpox during a contentious House Appropriations Committee hearing Wednesday, saying his personal opinions on vaccines are "irrelevant."
