Trump, critic of the press, attends its annual celebration after years of boycotts  —  President Donald Trump, famous for his clashes with reporters and denunciations of the “fake news” media, will attend the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday — his first time as president.

Firm Building Trump's Ballroom Got a Secret No-Bid Contract for a Nearby Job  —  The National Park Service increased the value of the contract several times over and then awarded it to Maryland-based Clark Construction, in a process that experts said was highly unusual.

Appeals court wipes out $8.2 million award for Alabama Supreme Court justice Roy Moore  —  A federal appeals court overturned the $8.2 million in damages awarded to former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore in 2022.  —  Moore launched a lawsuit in 2019 against the Senate Majority PAC …

The 85-Year-Old Widow Snagged by Trump's Immigration Crackdown  —  In her first interview since being deported, Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, the French widow of a former G.I., recounted her experience in ICE detention.  —  Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé …

Trump's FCC eyes new ways to squeeze the TV networks … “There's a very healthy feedback loop when the local broadcasters could not just communicate their concerns to the national programmers but if need be, actually preempt,” said Carr, who has repeatedly expressed a desire to return to an era …

The US no longer leads  —  The changing context for UK defence policy  —  One of the most important tasks of political leaders at times of crisis is to explain to the public the seriousness of the situation and possible courses of action.  Perhaps the government assumes that the nature …

White House insiders see Rubio on the rise as a potential 2028 pick … “JD Vance is a fantastic vice president, and Marco Rubio is a great Secretary of State,” said Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz.  “[Rubio] could have gone one of two routes after the 2016 campaign.

Trump Is Going After Birth Control.  Here's Why. … We are entering a startling new era in the politics of birth control, with President Donald Trump launching the most serious effort in decades to curb contraception.  —  The Department of Health and Human Services recently released …

Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran's Atomic Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create  —  President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever.  But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day.

Republicans retool midterm strategy: Trump's policies, but less Trump  —  With U.S. gas prices up, President Donald Trump's approval ratings down and the Iran war dragging on, Republicans are recalibrating their blueprint ahead of November's midterm elections.  —  The strategy?

Rubio's Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role  —  President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Mr. Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser.  —  When President Barack Obama negotiated a nuclear deal with Iran more than a decade ago …

Justice Department readopts firing squads in federal executions  —  The department said it is also resuming the use of lethal injection in executions.

Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark  —  Just as the Senate prepared to launch into a late-night vote series, Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana went to the floor to vent.  Frustrated and seemingly exhausted Wednesday, Kennedy said he wanted more time to debate …

The anti-market delusion at the heart of the housing crisis  —  Breaking news: Housing is a market  —  It's very easy to get a reservation at Olive Garden, which has over 900 locations in the United States.  It's almost impossible to get a reservation at Rao's in New York City, which is one of only three locations.

Atlantic writer sued by Kash Patel says she's been ‘inundated’ with new sources corroborating her reporting  —  Sarah Fitzpatrick reiterates that she stands by ‘every single word’ of her story and says the people she spoke to were ‘frightened’ by the FBI director's alleged conduct creating a national security vulnerability

Japan assesses feasibility of sending minesweepers to Strait of Hormuz  —  The Japanese government and ruling parties have begun seriously studying the feasibility of sending Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz, in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's request …

Colorado's pattern of religious persecution  —  The Supreme Court agreed this month to hear the appeal of a Catholic preschool in Colorado.  And if the case turns out like Colorado's other recent trips to the nation's highest court, the result will be another resounding win for the First Amendment …

ICE Wants Tech Companies To Identify Anonymous Online Critics.  Civil Liberties Groups Are Demanding More Info.  —  Is the Trump administration trying to unmask anonymous online critics in violation of the First Amendment?  Two lawsuits have been filed recently to force Immigration and Customs Enforcement …

Donald Trump Lost In 2020.  An Alarming Number Of His Nominees Won't Say So.  —  Dozens of the president's court picks have refused to say Joe Biden fairly won in 2020.  Now his executive nominees are avoiding the question, too.  —  WASHINGTON - It's a pretty simple question: Did Donald Trump lose the presidential election in 2020?

Jet Fuel Shortages Could Make Travel a ‘Total Mess’ This Summer  —  Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices.  European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.  —  This summer is shaping up to be an expensive and uncertain time to fly …

The ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro's Abandoned Fed Investigation  —  The Trump administration's attacks on the Federal Reserve have rattled confidence in the central bank's ability to operate independently before a leadership transition.  —  The Justice Department's criminal investigation …

Governor Mills Announces Decision on LD 307  —  Governor Janet Mills today notified the Maine Legislature that she has vetoed L.D. 307, An Act to Establish the Maine Data Center Coordination Council and Place a Temporary Limitation on Certain Data Centers.  —  In her letter …