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FILE – Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund for his allies, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

June 1, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

President Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, as the Justice Department said it would temporarily pause its implementation to...

FILE – E. Jean Carroll exits the New York Federal Court after former President Donald Trump appeared in court, Sept. 6, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, File)

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused President Trump of sexual assault

May 28, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the columnist who said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil...

A member of the Secret Service stops journalist from leaving the White House, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

May 24, 2026 at 8:36 a.m.

A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials.

FILE – Raul Castro waves a Cuban national flag during a May Day parade at Revolution Square in Havana on May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa, File)

US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown

May 20, 2026 at 3:17 p.m.

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on...

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, Friday, May 15, 2026, as he returns from a trip to Beijing, China. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Justice Department announces a $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

May 18, 2026 at 11:49 a.m.

The Trump administration on Monday announced the creation a $1.7 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they were mistreated by the Biden administration Justice Department.

FILE – Former Cuban President Raul Castro looks at the Cuban flag during his speech at the event celebrating the 65th anniversary of the triumph of the revolution in Santiago, Cuba, Jan. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ismael Francisco, File)

Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba

May 15, 2026 at 5:55 p.m.

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald...

FILE – Former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation James Comey at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics’ JFK Jr. Forum in Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Ex-FBI Director James Comey appears in court in Trump threat case that’s likely to pose a challenge for Justice Department

April 29, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

Former FBI Director James Comey made his first court appearance Wednesday in a criminal case against him that legal experts say presents significant hurdles for the prosecution and will likely...

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