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Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes says he has resigned his position
An ally of President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has resigned from his post leading a Justice Department investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired…
Source: Washington Times
Police in riot gear holding back swarm of protesters near Republican National Convention site
Mounted police and law enforcement in riot gear faced off with crowds of protesters who blocked streets near the Republican Party's midterm convention on Thursday.
Source: Washington Times
Grand Canyon water supply to be restored in weeks, not months
National Park Service officials expect to restore a reliable water supply in the Grand Canyon in weeks -- not months -- as the deadly flash flood didn't damage most of a near-complete pipeline…
Source: Washington Times
Body camera video offers a rare look inside an immigration raid at a N.Y. factory
The sprawling snack-food factory in upstate New York appeared to be closed when a small army of immigration officers arrived after 9 a.m. Following a brief discussion of whether to force their way…
Source: Washington Times
Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons
Anthropic said Thursday it has blocked efforts by bad actors to use its artificial intelligence models for malicious activity such as cyberattacks, surveillance, and research that could have led to…
Source: Washington Times
Ex-Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores seeks release from jail, citing heart ailment
Venezuela's former first lady wants to be let out of jail while she and her husband await trial on U.S. drug trafficking charges.
Source: Washington Times
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks the judge to spare her a second trial for killing her children
Lindsay Clancy shouldn't be tried a second time for killing her three young children because prosecutors don't have enough evidence, her lawyer told a judge Thursday, saying the court should decide…
Source: Washington Times
California governor signs laws aimed at protecting kids from risks of social media, AI chatbots
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of laws Thursday aimed at protecting children from the risks of technology, including social media and AI chatbots.
Source: Washington Times
Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea
Donald Trump's pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress - the very people who have constitutional…
Source: Washington Times
FBI arrests California man in Skid Row ballot petition fraud scheme
A California man was arrested on federal charges alleging he and two associates paid homeless residents of L.A.'s Skid Row to sign ballot initiative petitions using the stolen identities of registered…
Source: Washington Times
Pilot hospitalized after crashing World War II-era plane at Pennsylvania airport
A pilot crashed a World War II plane once used by the Royal Air Force at an airport in Pennsylvania Wednesday, and was taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Source: Washington Times
Netflix faces boycott calls over 'neck injury' post on anniversary of Charlie Kirk's death
Netflix's official U.K. and Ireland account is facing calls for a boycott, with some users saying they canceled their subscriptions, after a social media post referencing a "neck injury" landed on the…
Source: Washington Times
9/11 overshadows other major events of the past 25 years for many Americans, new poll finds
Twenty-five years later, the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, are still remembered as among the most important historic events in many Americans' lives, according to a new poll.
Source: Washington Times
WATCH: Inside the futuristic world of missile defense
National Security Editor Guy Taylor sits down with Mike "Woody" Woodhouse, a retired U.S. Army officer turned Vice President of Space, Missile & Air Defense at Leonardo DRS, a world-class defense…
Source: Washington Times
Scammers exploit Trump's $5,000 dividend pledge with fake text alerts
People say they're receiving texts from scam operators trying to exploit President Trump's $5,000 dividend pledge.
Source: Washington Times
Mitch McConnell expected to return to Senate after three-month absence for health trauma
Sen. Mitch McConnell is expected to return to Capitol Hill next week after health issues caused a prolonged absence that led to rampant speculation that he was dying or even dead.
Source: Washington Times
Oil prices rise as Iran targets vessels in Strait of Hormuz; Houthis seize critical Yemeni port
Oil prices climbed Thursday after Iranian forces said they targeted two U.S. vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and Iran-backed Houthi rebels seized a key port city on Yemen's western coast.
Source: Washington Times
Gaza documentary 'Naza' earns record 25-minute Venice ovation
"Naza," a documentary about the war in Gaza, received a 25-minute standing ovation at its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday, the longest ovation in the festival's history.
Source: Washington Times
Ukrainian man gets 4 years in prison for role in Conti ransomware scheme
A Ukrainian national was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to deploy the Conti ransomware variant, which infected the computers of more than 1,000 victims worldwide, the…
Source: Washington Times
Pennsylvania Democrat sounds off on Fetterman GOP convention 'stunt'
Rep. Madeleine Dean said she's "gravely disappointed" with Sen. John Fetterman, a fellow Pennsylvania Democrat, for his "stunt" at the Republican midterm convention Wednesday in Dallas.
Source: Washington Times
