Federal judge declines to order Trump officials to recover deleted Signal messages The watchdog group American Oversight had asked a federal judge to order top national security officials to preserve any messages they may have sent on the private messaging app Signal. Elena Moore
Welcome to summer: U.S. braces for first significant heat wave of the new season For many Americans, high humidity will make it feel in the triple digits. The National Weather Service is urging people to prepare to protect themselves from the dangers of extreme heat. Alana Wise
Trump says he's close to 'a Deal' with Harvard, as judge grants injunction Trump's Truth Social comments came as a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction that would continue blocking the president's efforts to bar international students from attending Harvard. Elissa Nadworny
Trump is no stranger to setting 2-week deadlines. Here's how others have played out Since his first term, Trump has promised action on everything from tax legislation to health care within a fortnight — only for his announcements to materialize months later or not at all. Rachel Treisman
A man is charged with attempting to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young Police say Trenton Abston, 25, came to Mayor Paul Young's home armed with a Taser. Officers allegedly found rope and duct tape in his car. Bill Chappell
Week in Review: protests, affordable housing, and taxes Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with former WA state legislator and founder of Earth Finance, Reuven Carlyle, Washington Policy Center Senior Researcher Paul Guppy and The Needling editor Lex Vaughn. Kevin Kniestedt
Voice of America gutted by Trump adviser Kari Lake The Trump administration is slashing jobs at Voice of America's parent agency by 85%. Journalists who have risked their freedom to report for the broadcaster wonder what happens next. David Folkenflik
Judge orders release of Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil Khalil will be released on bail while his case challenging his deportation orders plays out in the courts. Adrian Florido
A cancer center in Jordan treats kids from Gaza, but only a few dozen have arrived Children from Gaza with cancer are finally making it to Jordan for long-promised treatment. But a plan to allow as many as 2,000 patients out of the war-torn enclave has slowed. Jane Arraf
What children in poverty could lose from the 'Big Beautiful Bill' Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children. Cory Turner