FBI searches home of former Trump adviser John Bolton The FBI said its search of Bolton's home was authorized by a court, but declined to provide further details. Bolton is a frequent critic of the president. Ryan Lucas
DHS to states: Follow our voting rules or lose out on election security money The Trump administration has tied new requirements to election security grants. Some states told NPR they're passing on the grants as a result. Stephen Fowler
First wave of Epstein files is being sent to Congress, says Oversight Committee chair The Justice Department is expected to deliver files from its Jeffrey Epstein investigation to the House Oversight Committee starting Friday. The panel plans to release some of the files publicly. Claudia Grisales
Timeline: Trump administration's words as critics press for Epstein records The Trump administration has shifted its tone and message in response to persistent pressure about the Epstein records — especially from supporters who see the unreleased files as an unfulfilled promise. Bill Chappell
Kennedy Center terminates dance programming team This is the latest shakeup since Trump took over the cultural center. "We will have an exciting announcement about the new direction for Dance programming soon," said a Kennedy Center spokesperson. Andrew Limbong
Letter(s) of the law(s): WA and DC trade angry notes The Trump Justice Department is threatening to withhold funds or even prosecute local officials who enforce Washington’s sanctuary policies. But can they? Hans Anderson
Texas and California near new partisan voting maps in a battle prompted by Trump California and Texas, the country's two most populous states, are getting closer to redrawing their congressional districts in a political fight sparked by President Trump. Andrew Schneider
An appeals court throws out a massive civil fraud penalty against President Trump Trump, in a social media post, claimed "total victory" after the ruling, which spares him from a potential half-billion-dollar fine for decades of exaggerating his wealth. The Associated Press
Walmart says tariff costs are rising 'each week' and will continue The world's largest retailer — like many others — has been absorbing most of the increased costs, but raising prices of some goods. Alina Selyukh
Immigrant-run farms in Maine continue despite USDA program cut The United States Department of Agriculture once helped disadvantaged farmers earn a fair wage growing healthy food and distribute it to underserved communities.
