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Reagan Shooter: D.C. Hotel 'Not Secure' for Events
The man who shot then-President Ronald Reagan outside the Washington Hilton in 1981 said the hotel is "not a secure place to hold big events," renewing scrutiny over the venue following the latest attempted attack targeting President Donald Trump.
ICE Expands Detention Plan, Adds Environmental Reviews
The Trump administration is shifting course on its plan to convert warehouses into immigrant detention centers by conducting environmental reviews in the wake of mounting legal challenges.
Kimmel Defends 'Widow' Joke After Dinner Shooting
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel doubled down on his right to deliver an offensive joke aimed at President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, even as backlash mounted following the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Kimmel Defends 'Widow' Joke After Dinner Shooting
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel on Monday doubled down on his right to deliver an offensive joke aimed at President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, even as backlash mounted following the shooting incident...
Report: Google Signs Classified AI Deal With Pentagon
Alphabet's Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense to use its artificial intelligence models for classified work, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The agreement allows...
Nebraska First to Enforce Medicaid Work Requirement
Nebraska on Friday will become the first state to enforce work, volunteer or education requirements for new Medicaid applicants, eight months before the federally mandated requirements kick in. Advocates worry that the state is launching so rapidly that key details remain...
DHS: More Than 1,000 TSA Officers Have Left Since Shutdown
Over 1,000 U.S. Transportation Security Administration officers have left the agency since the start of the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown that began in mid-February, the DHS said on Monday.
Stolen Crop Drones Found in N.J. After Terror Fears
More than a dozen high-powered crop-dusting drones capable of rapidly spreading chemicals over wide areas have been recovered after going missing last month.
Google Employees Urge CEO to Reject Pentagon AI Deal
More than 650 Google employees are petitioning its CEO to refuse classified artificial intelligence work with the Pentagon.
Judge Pauses Order Requiring Penn Data in Antisemitism Probe
A federal judge on Monday paused his decision forcing the University of Pennsylvania to provide a federal civil rights agency with information on Jewish students, faculty, and campus groups as part of an investigation into allegations of antisemitism.
Air Force, Space Force Surpass Recruiting Goals
The war with Iran has not reduced enthusiasm among young Americans to join the Air Force and Space Force, according to the general overseeing recruitment for both branches. If anything, it's inspiring men and women to put on the uniform.
Supreme Court Weighs Roundup Liability Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case that could determine whether consumers can sue pesticide manufacturers over alleged health risks tied to their products.
Gov. Mills Vetoes Maine Data Center Ban
Democrat Gov. Janet Mills vetoed legislation that would have placed a temporary moratorium on large data center projects in Maine, while backing a separate review of the industry's impact.
Johnson Urges Tighter Secret Service Security
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Monday called for the Secret Service to "tighten up" its security protocols after a gunman breached a checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner over the weekend.
Trump Urges Kimmel Firing After Gala Shooting
President Donald Trump on Monday called for ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, arguing the comedian's past on-air remarks amounted to rhetoric that encourages political violence against him.Trump said Kimmel should be "fired immediately," according to The Hill,...
115-Year Sentence Given in 2024 NYPD Officer Killing
A man convicted in the 2024 shooting death of a New York City police officer during a traffic stop will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a judge sentenced him Monday to 115 years to life in prison.
FAA Eyes Palantir AI to Modernize Air Traffic Control
The Trump administration is considering using Palantir's artificial intelligence tool for air traffic control as some of the nation's aging aviation systems begin to fail, Bloomberg reports.
Epstein Files Reveal Ties to Magicians Blaine, Copperfield
Files released by the Justice Department provide further information on the relationships between late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and celebrity magicians David Blaine and David Copperfield.
Bishops Condemn Violence After WH Dinner Shooting
Following the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement saying, "There is no room for violence of any kind in our society."
Trump Admin Push Ends 'Orphan Tax' in 10 States
The Trump administration is pressing states to end a policy that critics call the "orphan tax," with about 10 states changing course after federal pressure and outreach, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.