Washington — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to take over the role on a permanent basis, where he is set to face tough questions about hot-button issues he has been involved in during his time at the Justice Department. Democrats are expected to … Read more
Washington — A former member of Afghanistan’s National Assembly was arrested and charged with conspiring to illegally import heroin and methamphetamine into the United States as well as firearm-related charges, according to court documents unsealed Friday. Abdul Zahir Qadeer, a former general in Afghanistan’s paramilitary Border Force and a former deputy speaker in the National … Read more
The Louisiana Supreme Court on Friday halted the criminal case against state Attorney General Liz Murrill a day after she was indicted on accusations that she threatened the jobs of officials in New Orleans. The state’s top court said the local court and special prosecutor in the case did not follow proper procedures in the … Read more
TEHRAN, Iran — A powerful Iranian general not seen in public for months has been photographed at a service for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the country prepared for the late leader’s sweeping dayslong funeral. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Photos published … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A New Orleans grand jury on Thursday indicted Republican Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on charges including intimidation and malfeasance, accusing the state’s top law enforcement officer of threatening local officials during a high-profile political dispute over the Orleans Parish criminal court clerk’s office. The 16-count indictment … Read more
President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday. Spencer Faragasso, senior fellow with the Institute for Science and International Security, joins with analysis. Source link
Watch: Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at Oval Office – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Wednesday. The pair discussed defense spending and more. Source link
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth rattles NATO allies with speech in Brussels Chief National Security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports live from Washington, D.C., detailing the ongoing US military presence in the Middle East. The report highlights intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the critical role of the Strait of Hormuz in ongoing … Read more
State Attorney General Alan Wilson will face off against Democratic state Rep. Jermaine Johnson in November’s race for South Carolina governor, as Republicans look to hold onto the governor’s office in a reliably red state. CBS News projects Wilson won the Republican runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, defeating Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette. The … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE — President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general has earned the endorsement of a sprawling sheriff’s association in what is expected to be a contentious confirmation process. The Western States Sheriffs’ Association sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., Senate Minority Leader Chuck … Read more