Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time

The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.

White House disputes reports of new troops to middle east

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified Thursday that up to 200 troops will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel and will work with other international forces on the ground.

Drake loses defamation lawsuit vs. UMG over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'

A defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group was tossed out by a federal judge who said lyrics branding the superstar as a pedophile in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us" were opinion.

Letitia James indicted on fraud charge: AP source says

The Trump administration has been investigating James for months over allegations of mortgage fraud, which she has denied.

Marjorie Taylor Greene blames GOP leadership for shutdown

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.

Musk's X settles $128 million severance pay lawsuit with former Twitter executives

Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and three other executives have reached a settlement with Elon Musk over alleged unpaid severance following his $44 billion company takeover.

Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.

James Comey Indictment: Former FBI Director pleads not guilty over alleged lies to Congress

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he lied to Congress in a criminal case that has intensified scrutiny of the Justice Department’s role in targeting President Donald Trump’s political opponents.

Dolly Parton’s sister urges fans to pray amid singer’s health struggles

Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking fans around the world to pray for the country music legend as she faces ongoing health challenges.

Trump says he is considering giving Americans $2,000 tariff stimulus checks

President Trump said he is looking at sending stimulus checks worth $1,000- $2,000 funded from revenues generated from tariffs to Americans.

The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?

As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.

Hamas says it agrees to release all hostages under Trump’s peace plan

Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.