Trump’s tax audit battles are officially over
A new DOJ order blocks the IRS from examining Trump’s prior tax returns and creates an Anti-Weaponization Fund tied to a Florida settlement.
Senator Caught in Massive Cartel Fentanyl Plot
Federal prosecutors say Enrique Inzunza Cazarez is tied to a cartel-linked corruption case that stretches from Sinaloa to San Diego. The indictment puts politics, bribery, and drug trafficking in the same messy folder, where they too often seem to live.
Convicted mastermind implicates Ilhan Omar in massive fraud
A jailhouse interview adds fresh claims about Ilhan Omar's role in the Feeding Our Future saga, while records, waivers, and a state report keep the political fire burning.
Larry Lang faces resignation demands after coded Trump threat
Los Altos Vice Mayor Larry Lang is under fire after posting "86 47" in a reply to a California GOP message. Republicans say the phrase pointed at Donald Trump and are demanding that he resign.
Romania Government Loses Majority as Social Democrats Quit Coalition
Romania’s ruling coalition has lost its majority after Social Democrat ministers quit, opening the door to a no-confidence vote and a fresh test for the government.
Comey Hit Again, This Time With an Indictment
James Comey is now facing a two-count federal indictment tied to a beach post that prosecutors say went too far. He says he is innocent, while the government says threats against the President are not a personality trait.
Shots Fired, Trump Evacuated From Dinner
Reports said a security incident at the Washington Hilton forced President Trump, the First Lady, and other officials out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots were fired in the lobby.
Washington’s Prayer Fight Is Back
Federal prayer is back in the spotlight, and the legal fight is older than the slogans. The Constitution bans an established church, but the history around government prayer is far messier than the usual activist talking points.
ActBlue Staff Take the Fifth
Five ActBlue employees refused to answer 146 House Judiciary questions as lawmakers probed foreign donation concerns, fraud controls, and a major legal staff shake-up.
Newsom’s Book Sales Look Suspicious
Campaign filings show Gavin Newsom's PAC spent more than $1.5 million buying copies of his memoir, raising new questions about how a bestseller can be built when the buyer is also the campaign.