Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courts. Blanche says, “We are not moving forward with the fund, p… Read moreTrump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says

The U.S. military says Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait and Bahrain failed or were shot down, and says the U.S. launched strikes on an Iran facility in response. The activity happened after Iran stopped communicating with mediators about extending a ceasefire in the war with the U.S. and Isr… Read moreIran fires missiles and US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talks

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on oversight of artificial intelligence, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s edge on AI technology. It was not immediately clear to what extent the ord… Read moreTrump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that's looking increasingly in doubt. Rubio told lawmakers Tuesday the Iranians have agreed to negotiate on nuclear points they had not bee… Read moreRubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism

Democrats and Republicans say President Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence seems unqualified. Democrats say federal housing finance director Bill Pulte lacks national security experience. Republican Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Joh… Read moreTrump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence