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Highly decorated Marine officer nominated to be next commandant

May 31, 2023, 8:38am Politics

President Joe Biden has nominated a highly decorated Marine officer who has been involved in the transformation of the force to be the next Marine Corps commandant. Read story

FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks during the 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil to honor the law enforcement officers who lost their lives in 2022, during the National Police Week at the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, May 13, 2023.

GOP chairman moves to hold FBI director Wray in contempt over Biden doc

FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks during the 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil to honor the law enforcement officers who lost their lives in 2022, during the National Police Week at the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, May 13, 2023.

May 31, 2023, 8:37am Politics

The chairman of the House Oversight Committee said Tuesday he is moving forward with holding FBI Director Chris Wray in contempt of Congress because the department has not turned over a bureau record that purports to relate to President Joe Biden and his family. Read story

FILE - U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz listens during a news conference, Jan. 5, 2023, in Washington. The head of the U.S. Border Patrol is stepping down following major changes at the U.S.-Mexico border that came with the end of Title 42 pandemic restrictions. Ortiz said in a note to staff Tuesday, May 30, obtained by The Associated Press, that he has decided to retire effective Friday, June 30.

U.S. Border Patrol chief is retiring after seeing through end of Title 42 immigration restrictions

FILE - U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz listens during a news conference, Jan. 5, 2023, in Washington. The head of the U.S. Border Patrol is stepping down following major changes at the U.S.-Mexico border that came with the end of Title 42 pandemic restrictions. Ortiz said in a note to staff Tuesday, May 30, obtained by The Associated Press, that he has decided to retire effective Friday, June 30.

May 31, 2023, 8:36am Nation & World

The head of the U.S. Border Patrol announced that he’s retiring, after seeing through a major policy shift that seeks to clamp down on illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border following the end of Title 42 coronavirus pandemic restrictions. Read story

Experts say AI poses ‘extinction’ level of risk, as Congress seeks legislative response

May 31, 2023, 8:36am Nation & World

WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers and regulators gearing up to address risks from artificial intelligence technology got another boost this week from experts warning of potential “extinction” and calling on governments to step up regulations. Read story

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 2, 2023. (AP Photo/J.

One justice explained absence from case. Another didn’t. Ethics questions vexing Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 2, 2023. (AP Photo/J.

May 30, 2023, 5:37pm Politics

One Supreme Court justice explained her absence from a case. One justice didn’t. Read story

FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks during the 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil to honor the law enforcement officers who lost their lives in 2022, during the National Police Week at the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, May 13, 2023.

GOP chairman moves to hold FBI director Wray in contempt over Biden doc

FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks during the 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil to honor the law enforcement officers who lost their lives in 2022, during the National Police Week at the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, May 13, 2023.

May 30, 2023, 4:48pm Nation & World

The chairman of the House Oversight Committee said Tuesday he is moving forward with holding FBI Director Chris Wray in contempt of Congress because the department has not turned over a bureau record that purports to relate to President Joe Biden and his family. Read story

FILE - Pallets of 155 mm shells ultimately bound for Ukraine are loaded by the 436th Aerial Port Squadron, April 29, 2022, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will total up to $300 million, and will include additional munitions for drones.

New U.S. aid package for Ukraine will total about $300 million and include munitions for drones

FILE - Pallets of 155 mm shells ultimately bound for Ukraine are loaded by the 436th Aerial Port Squadron, April 29, 2022, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will total up to $300 million, and will include additional munitions for drones.

May 30, 2023, 4:29pm Politics

A U.S. military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will total up to $300 million and will include additional munitions for drones, U.S. officials said Tuesday. The drone ammunition comes after new attacks by unmanned aircraft targeted Moscow. Read story

FILE - Harvard students Shruthi Kumar, left, and Muskaan Arshad, join a rally with other activists as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on a pair of cases that could decide the future of affirmative action in college admissions, in Washington, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 63% of Americans say the Supreme Court should not stop colleges from considering race or ethnicity in their admission systems. (AP Photo/J.

Most in U.S. say don’t ban race in college admissions but its role should be small: AP-NORC poll

FILE - Harvard students Shruthi Kumar, left, and Muskaan Arshad, join a rally with other activists as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on a pair of cases that could decide the future of affirmative action in college admissions, in Washington, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 63% of Americans say the Supreme Court should not stop colleges from considering race or ethnicity in their admission systems. (AP Photo/J.

May 30, 2023, 2:17pm Politics

As the Supreme Court decides the fate of affirmative action, most U.S. adults say the court should allow colleges to consider race as part of the admissions process, yet few believe students’ race should ultimately play a major role in decisions, according to a new poll. Read story

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak looks on during the London Defence Conference, at King's College, in central London, Tuesday May 23, 2023.

Biden to host UK Prime Minister Sunak next week for talks on Ukraine, climate

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak looks on during the London Defence Conference, at King's College, in central London, Tuesday May 23, 2023.

May 30, 2023, 10:38am Politics

President Joe Biden will host British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the White House next week for talks on Ukraine, climate issues and more. Read story

FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, center, poses for a photo with audience members during a fundraising picnic forRep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, May 13, 2023, in Sioux Center, Iowa. DeSantis is kicking off his presidential campaign in Iowa at the start of a busy week that will take him to 12 cities in three states as he tests his pitch as the most formidable Republican challenger to former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall.

DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa as he steps up criticism of Trump

FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, center, poses for a photo with audience members during a fundraising picnic forRep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, May 13, 2023, in Sioux Center, Iowa. DeSantis is kicking off his presidential campaign in Iowa at the start of a busy week that will take him to 12 cities in three states as he tests his pitch as the most formidable Republican challenger to former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall.

May 30, 2023, 8:09am Politics

Ron DeSantis plans to kick off his presidential campaign in Iowa on Tuesday, the start of a busy week that will take him to 12 cities in three states as he tests his pitch as the most formidable Republican challenger to former President Donald Trump. Read story