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House and Senate fail to pass short-term extension of FISA ahead of Friday’s expiration deadline

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House and Senate on Thursday failed to pass last-minute, short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is set to expire on Friday.The House failed to pass a three-week extension of the spy program in a 198-218... Read More.

Trump claims more than 100 million barrels of oil, 200 ships have safely made way through Strait of Hormuz

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Soon after President Donald Trump said in the Oval Office on Wednesday that the United States has been secretly ferrying "millions of barrels" of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump announced on social media that "more than 100 MILLION Barrels... Read More.

Trump’s arch construction to run 20 hours a day for 2 to 3 years, documents show

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- To complete Donald Trump's "Triumphal Arch" by the time he leaves office, the National Park Service plans to have construction take place 20 hours per day over the next two to three years, according to planning documents released by the... Read More.

Nevada gubernatorial race shapes up as bellwether for GOP heading into 2028

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Nevada's gubernatorial primary has resulted in a face-off between incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic nominee Attorney General Aaron Ford and the race is indicative of whether GOP governors in battleground states can survive while distancing themselves from President Donald Trump's... Read More.

Key takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries: Platner wins, but now faces months of more scrutiny

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Closely watched primaries in four states on Tuesday showed a resounding victory for a Democrat who was facing some controversies but amassed much popular support, the continued strength of President Donald Trump's endorsement, and set up a key governor's race in November.Here... Read More.

Trump administration lambastes lawsuit seeking to stop White House UFC event

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department on Tuesday urged a federal judge to reject a lawsuit seeking to stop the White House's Ultimate Fighting Championship event scheduled for this weekend, attacking its plaintiffs as "two people who believe they have superior taste and want to... Read More.

Unmanned drone boat rescues 2 US crew members after helicopter downed by Iranian drone

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. military officials said Tuesday that an unmanned drone boat rescued two crew members aboard a U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter that crashed in the waters nears the Strait of Hormuz, which President Donald Trump said Iranians shot down.U.S. officials are describing... Read More.

Unmanned drone boat rescues 2 US crew members after helicopter shot down by Iran

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. military officials said Tuesday that an unmanned drone boat rescued two crew members aboard a U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter that crashed in the waters nears the Strait of Hormuz, which President Donald Trump said Iranians shot down.U.S. officials are describing... Read More.

Speaker Johnson huddles with Trump to try to finalize FISA deal

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting at the White House on Tuesday as the deadline nears for Congress to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.Their huddle comes as Trump's choice of Bill Pulte to... Read More.

Graham Platner, amid controversies, looks to advance in Maine Democratic Senate primary

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Maine voters will decide on Tuesday whether oyster farmer Graham Platner will be the Democratic Party's nominee to take on longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.Maine Gov. Janet Mills is also on the Democratic Senate primary ballot on Tuesday, as... Read More.