Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump

A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.

Payouts from Trump's 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund temporarily blocked

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.

UC Berkeley poll: Becerra leads, Hilton 2nd, Steyer 3rd

With just days left for California voters to cast their ballots in the primary election, a newly released poll offers a fresh glimpse into the race for the state's next governor. The June 2 election will not only decide a number of local races and measures, but will also determine which top two candidates advance to the general election in November.

Poll shows Americans’ confidence in US moral values continuing to decline

A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."

Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting

On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.

Trump Accounts: What's next to get $1,000 for your child

The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.

UC Berkeley graduate denied diploma scroll while holding Palestinian flag on stage

Videos circulating on social media show the moment a University of California, Berkeley graduate student was temporarily denied his diploma scroll for holding a Palestinian flag during a commencement ceremony.

More white South African refugees allowed in US, while all others remain blocked

The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.

Biden sues DOJ to block release of his audio interviews

Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to try and stop it from releasing the former president’s audio interviews to Congress and a conservative think tank.

Trump administration pushes NDAs to curb federal media leaks

The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.

Trump, GOP congressional map plans dealt big blows in Alabama and South Carolina

Republicans suffered setbacks in their efforts to redraw congressional maps in two southern states where they hoped to pick up additional seats this fall.

Doug McCain, John McCain’s son, dead at 66

Doug McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died suddenly at 66.

Who is Aaron Lukas? What to know about Tulsi Gabbard's replacement

Aaron Lukas, the principal deputy director of national intelligence, will serve as acting intelligence chief after Tulsi Gabbard leaves her role June 30.

Santa Clara County to open early voting centers on Saturday

Voters in Santa Clara County will have access to the polls starting Saturday, the registrar of voters announced on Friday.

US still planning on $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, officials say

Taiwan officials said they didn't receive notice of a delay on its multi-billion-dollar U.S. arms package, amid a report that the massive weapons transfer is temporarily on hold to prioritize U.S. munitions needs for the war in Iran.

Trump reverses course, sending 5,000 troops to Poland weeks after Europe withdrawal

President Donald Trump announced a deployment of U.S. troops to Poland, a decision that marks a departure from the Trump administration’s recent actions to withdraw forces from Europe.

Senate halts immigration package over Trump's $1.8 billion fund for allies

President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion fund for political allies has sparked backlash from his own party and halted a vote on Trump’s immigration enforcement bill.