El Paso Shooter's Connection To Far-Right Violence
Investigators are looking at links between a four-page screed and the alleged El Paso shooter.
National Security
Trump Abruptly Drops John Ratcliffe As DNI Nominee Amid Political Headwinds
The president's Republican allies in the Senate never appeared to warm up to the Texas congressman, and news reports suggested he had overstated his terrorism-fighting qualifications.
Trump Says He Will Not Nominate John Ratcliffe For Director Of National Intelligence
President Trump says the Texas congressman he planned to nominate as the nation's intelligence chief will remain in Congress. Rep. John Ratcliffe was facing criticism for his limited experience.
Historic Arms Control Treaty Ends With Washington And Moscow Blaming Each Other
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty was signed in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. The U.S. has long accused Russia of refusing to comply with its terms.
Pentagon Pauses $10 Billion Contract That Embroiled Amazon In Controversy
New Defense Secretary Mark Esper will review the cloud computing contract, for which Amazon and Microsoft are finalists. President Trump has cited critics' accusations of favoritism toward Amazon.
Senate Passes 2-Year Budget Deal And Sends It To Trump
The compromise was negotiated between the administration and Hill leaders and avoids a fiscal fight around the 2020 election. The deal suspends the debt limit for two years, heading off a default.
Rule Proposed To FEC Would Further Constrain Foreign Election Contributions
The Federal Election Commission is considering new language to tighten restrictions on foreign involvement as lawmakers continue pushing for new legislation.
Hamza Bin Laden, Son Of Osama Bin Laden, Is Reported Dead
Several media organizations quote anonymous U.S. officials as saying they believe the purported heir to the leader of al-Qaida died but they don't offer details about how or when.
U.S. Military Jet Crashes In Death Valley National Park, Injuring 7 On The Ground
The crash occurred near a viewing area where park visitors watch pilots fly through a chasm known as "Star Wars Canyon."
Senate Armed Services Committee Considers Gen. John Hyten For Pentagon Position
The Senate Armed Services Committee held confirmation hearings for four-star Air Force Gen. John Hyten to become the No. 2 uniformed Pentagon official. Hyten faces accusations of sexual harassment.