Judge continues to block Justice Department’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund

Alexandria, Virginia — A federal judge on Friday continued to block the Justice Department’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, expressing skepticism with the Trump administration’s claims that the controversial program is not moving forward. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema granted a preliminary injunction that indefinitely prevents the Trump administration from creating or operating the controversial fund. … Read more

Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ as Iran war continues to spike prices

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Bill Gates tells Congress relationship with Epstein ‘error in judgement’: House Oversight Democrat 08:52 Kornacki: Graham Platner’s primary win margins ‘a sign of strength’ amid controversies 10:21 Now Playing Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ as Iran war continues to … Read more

Homes engulfed in flames as Belfast unrest continues

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Homes engulfed in flames as Belfast unrest continues 00:52 UP NEXT Russian-occupied Crimea suffers fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks 01:15 Pope Leo travels in plane cockpit on his flight to Barcelona 01:42 ‘I see no point in meeting’: … Read more

Karmelo Anthony murder trial continues into weekend

McKINNEY, Texas — The murder trial of a Karmelo Anthony, a Texas teen accused of stabbing a fellow high schooler at a track meet, continued Saturday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Anthony, 19, was arrested last year and charged in connection with the stabbing of … Read more

Karen Read says she doesn’t ‘pay for meals’ as support continues after acquittal

Nearly a year after she was acquitted of murder charges in the death of her police officer boyfriend following two highly publicized trials, Karen Read said Friday that she still receives overwhelming support from legions of loyalists who believe she was framed. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and … Read more

Employers added 172,000 jobs in May as labor market continues to blow past expectations

Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, topping analyst forecasts, as the labor market continued to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth. By the numbers Economists polled by FactSet predicted that the economy would gain 105,000 jobs in May. The latest employment data from the Labor Department follows two months of strong … Read more

Search continues for Auburn University student missing in Japan

Kyoto, Japan — A powerful typhoon has hampered efforts by rescue teams scouring the foothills near Kyoto, Japan — from the air and on the ground with dogs — in the search for missing Alabama man James “Weston” Higginbotham. The 20-year-old Auburn University engineering student was on vacation with his family when he disappeared after … Read more

California governor, LA mayor races still unsettled as vote count continues. Here’s when more results are expected

California voters were still eagerly awaiting results in key primary elections on Thursday, including in the gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral races, as workers continued to count ballots more than 36 hours after polls closed on Tuesday night. Under California’s top-two primary system, the two candidates with the most votes will move on to the … Read more

California’s race for governor and other key primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues

California’s crowded, protracted gubernatorial primary is going to take a little more time to settle. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The race remained too early to call Wednesday morning with 50% of the expected vote counted, according to NBC News’ Decision Desk. Three main candidates … Read more