Trump threat that led to Air Force One switch not verified, sources say

President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternate aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey in July after U.S. officials received intelligence regarding security threats targeting him.

Judge blocks Trump’s mail-in voting executive order again

President Donald Trump’s executive order barring the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail-in ballots to anyone not on a list of eligible voters compiled by the federal government suffered another legal setback.

Lumberton councilwoman, husband accused of submitting false signatures in primary ballot case

Lumberton Township Committeewoman Gina LaPlaca and her husband, Jason Carty, have been charged with multiple offenses related to fraudulent signatures on LaPlaca's nominating petition for the June 2026 Democratic primary.

Trump used catering truck, decoy flight to avoid Iran threat as he flew out of Turkey: Report

The NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey last month, ended with a ruse to safely get President Trump out of the country due to Iranian assassination threats against him, according to The Washington Post.

Trump loses 21st straight court fight over state voter rolls

The Trump administration suffered its 21st court loss this year in its push for state voter rolls after a judge ruled that states are not legally required to share the data.

Election 2026: What to know about the November midterm key races

Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.

Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general

Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, has been confirmed as the next U.S. attorney general in a narrow 50-49 vote.

DOJ: Duke Law illegally used race in consideration for admission

The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.

Trump mulls executive order on vaccines and autism: report

The Trump administration is considering an executive order to explore potential links between vaccines and autism, reopening an issue despite years of scientific evidence showing no connection between the two.

Trump administration moves to decertify Kentucky organ donation group

The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.

Rep. Chuck Edwards ends campaign after ethics committee cites inappropriate conduct

North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured.

Dr. Fauci held in contempt of Congress by Senate committee

A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after his recent testimony before lawmakers during which he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights more than one hundred times.

Erica Schwartz: Who is the new CDC director?

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.

Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations

The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.

Rep. Max Miller calls for ethics probe following abuse allegations

U.S. Rep. Max Miller has requested a House Ethics Committee investigation into abuse allegations made by his ex-wife, saying he wants to clear his name.

Judge approves request to dismiss Jan. 6 cases against Oath Keepers

A U.S. judge granted the U.S. Justice Department's request to dismiss cases against members of the Oath Keepers militia who took part in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a court filing.

Over 20 states sue Trump administration over sharing social services info

More than 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families.