The Justice Department told a federal judge it will withdraw subpoenas seeking New York Times reporters’ testimony and phone records in a leak investigation involving a Qatari-donated Air Force One jet. The Times had called the subpoenas “abusive and improper.”
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Vance Boelter was sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus 40 years for killing Melissa and Mark Hortman and shooting John and Yvette Hoffman. Survivors and relatives described lasting trauma from the politically motivated attacks.
A member of Vice President JD Vance’s Secret Service detail has been removed while officials investigate allegations of compromising operational and information security. The inquiry follows reports about alleged internal complaints over Vance’s travel demands, though NBC News said it has not independently confirmed those details.
The Senate rejected a resolution to limit President Trump’s authority to wage war against Iran, while the House passed a separate war powers measure. The votes followed renewed U.S.-Iran fighting and the deaths of U.S. service members in the region.
West Virginia sent about 500 National Guard members to respond to flash flooding after up to 7 inches of rain fell in parts of the state. Officials said more than 100 people were rescued and that they were concerned about possible fatalities.
Yemen’s Houthis claimed drone and missile attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as the US carried out another night of strikes on Iran. Iranian state media reported deaths from the US strikes and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
Amish Shah defeated Marlene Galán-Woods in the Democratic primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District despite national party support for Galán-Woods. Shah will face Republican Jay Feely in a competitive seat now held by GOP Rep. David Schweikert.
A Madison police officer fatally shot a man during an arrest struggle after police said he produced a knife and injured an officer. The shooting, captured on cellphone video, sparked protests and will be investigated by Wisconsin state authorities.