U.S. to designate Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as terrorist organization
Mon Nov 17 8:08 pm
The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power.
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Trump administration sues California for banning agents from wearing face coverings
Mon Nov 17 7:51 pm
The Department of Justice is suing California over two recently enacted laws that would prohibit federal agents from wearing facial coverings and require them to identify themselves while conducting their duties.
Federal immigration agents launch crackdown in Charlotte, DHS announces
Mon Nov 17 7:34 pm
DHS said it officially launched an operation dubbed "Charlotte's Web" to target immigrants living in the Charlotte area illegally.
U.N. Security Council approves U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan
Mon Nov 17 7:28 pm
The U.N. Security Council has approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization force to provide security in the Palestinian territory.
Trump says he won't rule out sending troops to Venezuela amid military buildup in region
Mon Nov 17 7:26 pm
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford has arrived in the Caribbean, giving the United States the ability to strike inside Venezuela if President Trump gives the order. The U.S. has also sent thousands of troops to the region. Charlie D'Agata reports from Puerto Rico.
Judge orders grand jury material be given to Comey, citing DOJ "missteps" in case
Mon Nov 17 7:22 pm
A federal magistrate judge wrote that there is a "disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps" in the case involving former FBI Director James Comey.
Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
Mon Nov 17 7:21 pm
In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.
Judge accuses DOJ of "disturbing pattern" of missteps in Comey case
Mon Nov 17 7:16 pm
In a blistering opinion, a federal judge in Virginia accused Justice Department prosecutor Lindsay Halligan of misconduct, saying there was a "disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps." Scott MacFarlane has more.
Behind Trump's reversal on releasing Epstein files
Mon Nov 17 7:11 pm
President Trump has changed his mind and is now calling on the House to vote to force the Justice Department to release all of its files on Jeffrey Epstein. Nancy Cordes has details.
Letitia James says charges should be dropped due to "outrageous government conduct"
Mon Nov 17 6:46 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyers accused the Trump administration of "outrageous government conduct," arguing the fraud charges against her were intended to punish James for her opposition to President Trump.
Trump says the U.S. will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
Mon Nov 17 3:56 pm
President Trump told reporters Monday the U.S. will sell Saudi Arabia F-35 fighter jets, a day before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to visit the White House.
FEMA acting chief resigns amid criticism over Texas flood response
Mon Nov 17 2:33 pm
David Richardson's resignation comes amid mounting criticism over FEMA's response to the devastating Central Texas floods in July, which claimed more than 130 lives.