Judge warns DOJ not to ‘play possum’ with ‘anti-weaponization’ fund it says is dead

WASHINGTON — A federal judge denied a request to temporarily halt the Trump administration’s proposed “anti-weaponization” fund but warned the Justice Department not to misrepresent the status of the $1.8 billion fund, which acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told Congress is not moving forward. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more

Judge declines to halt “anti-weaponization fund” since Blanche says it’s dead, but warns DOJ not to “play possum”

A federal judge on Wednesday denied a request to block the Trump administration’s “anti-weaponization fund,” accepting the government’s argument that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had already vowed not to move forward with the controversial $1.776 billion fund. But in a court hearing, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon issued a warning to the Justice Department: … Read more

U.S. Embassy in Mexico warns Americans of safety risks ahead of World Cup

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico released a warning for American tourists traveling to the country as part of the World Cup.  The World Cup is being held in the U.S., Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19. Thirteen games will be held in Mexico, according to FIFA, the governing body for the international event. … Read more

New analysis warns FEMA overhaul would make disaster aid harder to access, shifting costs to survivors

A new analysis warns that a proposed overhaul of the Federal Emergency Management Agency by a Trump-appointed panel would limit access to federal disaster aid for survivors, shifting the burden to state and local governments amid hurricane season. Last month, the FEMA Review Council floated sweeping changes to the disaster agency, turning it into a … Read more

GOP lawmaker warns voters that Platner’s ‘extreme’ policies just as concerning as his baggage: ‘Stay away’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LEWISTON, ME – As Maine voters head to the polls Tuesday to nominate a Democratic Senate candidate, a Republican lawmaker in the state says that Maine voters should be most concerned with the policies of Graham Platner, even though his political baggage has received most of the … Read more

U.S. warns Europe to step up Ebola screening ahead of World Cup

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is urging European countries to mirror U.S. travel restrictions implemented in response to Ebola as the U.S. prepares to host the largest-ever World Cup amid growing concerns about the spread of the disease, according to a State Department cable reviewed by NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get … Read more

FBI warns drone operators to stay away from World Cup matches

While the FBI says it is constantly assessing security risks, it has identified no credible or specific threats against the tournament, co-Deputy Director Christopher Raia told NBC News. But federal law enforcement does expect security issues to emerge, he said. “I think there will be some kind of security event,” he said. “I think what … Read more

Pence’s former chief of staff warns Iran war threatens farmer vote for GOP

A new op-ed in the Washington Post suggests the war in Iran and President Trump’s trade policy risk Republicans losing the support of a key coalition: farmers. Republican strategist Marc Short, who wrote the piece, and Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee join with analysis. Source link

Ben Folds warns that National Symphony Orchestra ‘may not survive’ amid Kennedy Center chaos

The National Symphony Orchestra “is in real trouble” and “may not survive” ongoing Kennedy Center chaos, Grammy-nominated alt rock pianist Ben Folds warned on Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Folds, who resigned last year from his role as artistic advisor to the NSO, urged … Read more

El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns

The expected arrival of El Niño in the next few months could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, just a year after the last one’s conclusion, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned this week. This would mark the fifth global bleaching incident in recorded history if it comes to fruition, said NOAA, a U.S. federal … Read more