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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche open to serving in job permanently -- "It's the greatest honor of a lifetime, and if President Trump chooses to keep me as acting, that's an honor," Blanche said. "If he chooses to nominate me, that's an honor."
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Lawmakers call for CFTC crackdown on prediction markets -- Prediction market bets on the fate of U.S. service members are "morally corrupt and completely unacceptable," one lawmaker said.1 hour ago
Lawsuit challenges DOJ memo finding presidential records law unconstitutional -- A pair of organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Justice Department's determination that a presidential records law is unconstitutional.4 hours ago
Gas prices could top $5 if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, J.P. Morgan says -- Gas prices in the U.S. could near a record high later this month if the Strait of Hormuz remains sealed, energy industry experts warn.4 hours ago
U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnapping in Iraq, sources say -- American journalist Shelly Kittleson is being released on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately, an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq says.2 hours ago
Bill Gates to appear before House committee investigating Epstein -- Bill Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a source familiar with the plans.4 hours ago
Vance in Hungary expresses optimism Iran will respond before deadline -- Vice President JD Vance traveled to Hungary to meet with Prime Minister Viktor Orban Tuesday ahead of Orban's reelection bid.4 hours ago
Delta hikes bag check fee by up to $50 as jet fuel prices soar -- Delta is the third major U.S. carrier to hike its bag fees, as airlines face surging jet fuel costs and other headwinds from the Iran war.5 hours ago
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space -- The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.2 hours ago
One hospice doctor. One year. $71.7 million worth of Medicare claims. -- A CBS News investigation found one Los Angeles County hospice physician's name, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, on Medicare claims for nearly 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in a single year.6 hours ago
Family missing for 7 days found alive by U.S. Coast Guard in Pacific -- A family of three was found alive by the U.S. Coast Guard, seven days after they went missing on a small boat in the western Pacific Ocean.7 hours ago
Oil prices rise, stocks fall ahead of Trump's Tuesday deadline for Iran -- "This is a potentially huge market event like no other. It's a known unknown with a clock," one investment adviser said.7 hours ago
Ford recalls nearly 423,000 vehicles over windshield wiper issue -- Federal regulators said the windshield wipers could fail, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.7 hours ago
U.S. soldier's newlywed wife detained on military base, faces deportation -- Staff Sgt. Matthew Blank said he brought his wife, Annie Ramos, 22, to his base so that she could begin the process to receive military benefits and take steps toward a green card.8 hours ago
Georgia runoff to decide Marjorie Taylor Greene replacement -- Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District will choose between Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris.10 hours ago