Justice Department to try to charge ex-FBI Director James Comey, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is preparing to ask a grand jury as soon as Thursday to indict former FBI Director James Comey on allegations that he lied to Congress as prosecutors approach a legal deadline
Deadly shooting on Dallas ICE office reflects widely varying security levels

Some U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities are heavily secured, closed off behind metal fences, hardened doors and armed guards. Many are in federal buildings built with a focus on security. Detainees are often moved in and
Pentagon adds exemptions to requirement for all troops to get the flu shot

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has stepped back from the policy that requires all troops to get the flu shot every year by introducing exemptions for reservists and proclaiming that the shot is only necessary in some
Harris faces protesters, condemns Israel’s war in Gaza on first night of book tour

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris, forced to confront Israel’s war in Gaza on the first night of her book tour, expressed compassion for the Palestinians and condemned President Donald Trump for giving the
Attorneys urge court overseeing Tylenol autism lawsuits to consider Trump administration’s stance

By Diana Novak Jones (Reuters) -Families appealing the dismissal of their lawsuits alleging that Kenvue’s Tylenol or generic versions of the pain-relief medication caused their children’s autism are asking an appeals court to consider President Donald Trump’s
White House to tell agencies to prepare mass firing plans for possible shutdown, Politico reports

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The White House budget office is instructing federal agencies to prepare reduction-in-force plans for mass firings during a possible U.S. government shutdown, Politico reported on Wednesday. The Office of Management and Budget is set to
Leader of Belarus opposition warns Trump: Beware of her nation’s president

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Belarusian president, whose iron-fisted rule earned him the nickname of “Europe’s Last Dictator,” wants to fool President Donald Trump with gestures like prisoner releases, the exiled leader of Belarus’ opposition told The
Federal judge refuses to reinstate eight former inspectors general fired by Trump administration

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge refused on Wednesday to reinstate eight former inspectors general who filed a lawsuit after the Trump administration fired them with no warning and little explanation. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes said
Hillary Clinton slams RFK Jr. and the spread of ‘crackpot ideas,’ saying they are costing lives

Hillary Clinton on Wednesday slammed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and accused the Trump administration of turning “the clock back” on public health. Clinton expressed alarm about people in the country listening to “crackpot ideas” after a press
Trump says Secret Service probing ‘sabotage’ of escalator at UN

By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) -President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Secret Service was investigating what he described as “sabotage” at the United Nations, alleging that an escalator malfunction, a teleprompter failure and sound problems disrupted his