White House officials asked the Justice Department to review whether new charges can be brought against former Olympian David Hearn after prosecutors moved to dismiss a Reflecting Pool vandalism case. Prosecutors cited evidence that the damage came from a faulty contractor installation, not vandalism.
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A New York judge ruled that jurors will remain anonymous in Luigi Mangione’s murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The court also added an overflow room after criticism over media and public access.
One year after President Trump sent the National Guard into Washington, D.C., thousands of armed troops remain on patrol under an extended mission now set to run through early 2029. The deployment has divided residents, drawn lawsuits and raised questions about crime, cost and civilian policing.
Russia has released former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who had been detained since 2022 and was reported to be in severe medical distress. Advocates said he is headed for medical and psychological care in the United States.
Minnesota voters are deciding competitive primaries for open U.S. Senate and governor’s races. Immigration policy, state fraud scandals and Donald Trump’s endorsement of Mike Lindell are shaping the contests.
Tyler Boebert, the 21-year-old son of Rep. Lauren Boebert, was arrested in Colorado on child exploitation and delinquency charges. Authorities said he was released on $10,000 bond and the case remains under investigation.
Rep. Ilhan Omar is demanding answers after she said a Homeland Security Investigations agent was parked outside her Richfield, Minnesota, town hall in a vehicle with mismatched plates. Omar said local police had not been told of any undercover operation and questioned the purpose of the agent’s presence.
South Carolina Republicans are voting in a special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on the November ballot. His sister, interim Sen. Darline Graham, leads a crowded 10-candidate field that includes two members of Congress and a former governor.