The judge noted that the settlement appeared to run afoul of DOJ policies that require any settlements to be “specifically limited to the immediate subject matter of the claim” The lawsuit immediately triggered questions about conflicts of interest: How could the Justice Department and IRS now controlled by Trump appointees defend against a lawsuit brought by their boss?
Every state in the U.S. has seen a decline in President Donald Trump's approval rating. The sharpest declines are in states that once backed him heavily. The president's support is still strong in many states, but the margins are narrowing. The decline is most pronounced in the states that support him the most.
Arsenal and PSG met in this competition’s semi-finals last season. A 1-0 first-leg lead from the trip to north London was turned into a 3-1 aggregate win. With Arsenal pressing the visitors from their 4-4-2 mid-block, PSG's midfielders used smart opposite movements to dismantle the man-marking they faced.
White House memo says Trump ‘remains in excellent health’ after physical exam. White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella wrote in a letter that Trump is in ‘excellent health.’ Barbabella recommends he lose weight and exercise more, but says he is in good health.
White House confirms it is building a quarantine and treatment center in Kenya. Americans who are evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the center of the Ebola outbreak, will quarantine and, if needed, be treated at the Kenyan center "without the risks of a lengthy transport back to the US," the White House said.
Sánchez's future is likely to depend to a great extent on how the investigations develop. Further explosive cases, or evidence of illegal financing in the Socialist Party, could trigger an exodus of parliamentary partners and make the pressure unbearable. So far, at least, the cases against Zapatero or Leire Díez have not cast in doubt the cases.
"I am proud of the Department's record and commitment to transparency under my leadership," Bondi said. Despite her championing his goals, Trump dismissed Bondi from the Justice Department. He reportedly grew frustrated with her over her failure to prosecute his political enemies aggressively. "Since day one of this process, this Department has been committed to accountability and transparency," she said.
Guatemala president denies deal with US on striking suspected drug groups. President Bernardo Arévalo confirmed a collaboration to “intensify’ the fight against drug trafficking. He added that the government’s actions are in accordance with Guatemalan law and the Constitution.
U.S. and Iranian negotiators reach a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days. “From Tehran’s perspective, a ceasefire in Lebanon is a fundamental condition for any agreement with the U.S.,” Mulroy says. Iran wants to see the end of the war in Lebanon as part of an agreement.
Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive. Israel escalates attacks against Hezbollah militants after warning thousands more Lebanese to flee their villages. Lebanese security sources said Israeli troops had crossed the Litani near the village of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah on Thursday but retreated to the south.
Rare baby otter pups begin swim lessons at Chester Zoo. Two males and one female are learning how to dive, paddle and navigate the pool on their own. Giant otters are the largest otter species in the world and are considered endangered in the wild. It wasn't until Lisette was 8 or 9 years old that her parents were able to find consistent childcare.
Iran says it fired on a U.S. base in a Gulf state it did not name. On Monday, the Pentagon said it conducted "self-defense" strikes on missile launch sites and minelaying boats. The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry condemned Iran for what it called "blatant aggression"
"Off Campus" follows the sex lives of college ice hockey players in Boston. Author Meagan Carioti says hockey is a sport that "translates really well into romance" She says it is "so powerful" to see "women's pleasure and comfort talked about" in a TV show.
Blue Origin's inability to launch Blue Moon anytime soon is likely to put the company out of the running for Artemis III. Blue Origin was poised to be a key contributor to the Artemis missions, along with SpaceX, and now that timeline is likely in question. "If you can't launch New Glenn rockets, than yes, it's going to be very hard to deliver on the lander and other infrastructure that Blue is a critical part of for Artemis," NASA says.
U.S. sanctions Iranian "fraud network" that allegedly impersonated small businesses to buy restricted tech. Treasury Department imposed new sanctions Thursday on firms that allegedly help Iran's military-owned petroleum company export its oil. Trump administration pushes to restrict Iran's ability to make money through oil sales to China.
Wang agreed in April to plead guilty to doing the bidding of Chinese officials. She shared articles favorable of Beijing on a news website without notifying the U.S. government as required by law. Sun was in contact with John Chen, who also pleaded guilty, regarding politicians that Beijing could influence. In reports to Chinese officials, Sun and Chen called Wang a “New Political Star”
Mark Rutte, the Nato secretary-general, condemned Russia’s ‘recklessness’ over the crisis. He spoke by phone to Romanian President Nicusor Dan, whose country is in both the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union. Dan said his country "stands ready to defend every inch of allied territory"
The UN verified 31 cases of sexual violence perpetrated by Israeli forces against Palestinians. The violations included rape, gang rape, forced nudity, and violence to genitals. The UN said its attempts to fully investigate the issue had been obstructed by the Israeli government and threats made against detainees to prevent them being reported.
"In particular, there was congestion in the dorms and one exit door was locked, contrary to the prescribed safety requirements," he said. "We've been told some children are in hospital, some in the mortuary," he added. "No one is giving us any information," the father of a victim said.
The judge found that the board overstepped its authority by unilaterally renaming the Kennedy Center after Mr. Trump. Trump's name must be removed from "the institution's title, as represented on the façade of the Center, any other physical or digital signage, and official materials," the judge ruled.
The Strait of Hormuz normally carries one-fifth of the world's oil. For the last three months, the waterway has been closed to most shipping traffic. "global oil inventories are being drawn down at a record pace," the three organizations noted. The agreement was expected to allow for a period of free navigation through the vital waterway.
President Donald Trump announced he is lifting the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports enacted last month. Trump ordered the blockade on April 13 to create economic pressure on Iran. Trump listed the conditions Iran must meet before he approves a deal: permanently abandoning any pursuit of nuclear weapons, reopening the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted shipping.
Tomato prices are up about 40% over a year ago, according to the latest Consumer Price Index. Experts blame price increases for tomatoes, in part, on two pillars of President Donald Trump’s second-term policies: the Iran war and tariffs. Overall, food prices have risen since his inauguration, and at a faster pace than they typic