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Trump pardons 2 divers who freed 19 sharks but were charged with theft

Two South Florida shark divers convicted of theft for freeing 19 sharks and a giant grouper from a fisherman's longline several miles from shore have been pardoned by President Trump.

Sen. Ernst defends "we all are going to die" comments: "I'm very compassionate"

Sen. Joni Ernst's comment that "we all are going to die" to a town hall attendee criticizing proposed changes to Medicaid has attracted attention.

Acting head of FEMA said he wasn't aware of hurricane season, sources say

It was not clear to staff whether FEMA's David Richardson meant it literally or as a joke, but current and former employees who spoke with CBS News said the comment flustered many.

White House releases new official Trump portrait. See it here.

The updated version shows President Trump in a slightly different light than two previous official portraits.

Top Jan. 6 prosecutor quits, says pardons sent "terrible message"

Former DOJ attorney Greg Rosen said Trump's decision to pardon all Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendants sent "a terrible message to the American people."

Judge blocks Alien Enemies Act deportations in Los Angeles area

Another judge has blocked the Trump administration from using the wartime Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, ruling the government hasn't promised adequate due process.

Budget bill would increase inequality, Nobel-winning economists say

Six Nobel laureate economists say GOP-backed "big beautiful bill" will hurt millions of Americans and weaken the U.S. economy.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let it move forward with layoffs

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to move forward with its plans to lay off thousands of federal workers.

Democrats ask Supreme Court to let them defend political contribution limits

Democratic groups are urging the Supreme Court to let them defend federal limits on coordinated spending between campaigns and political committees.

Supreme Court to consider reviving Republicans' Illinois election law challenge

GOP Rep. Michael Bost and two Republican presidential electors challenged Illinois' decision to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day.

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Maryland's assault weapons ban

In declining to take up the case, the Supreme Court leaves intact a lower court decision upholding Maryland's ban on certain semiautomatic rifles.

What key GOP senators want to change in Trump's House-passed "one big beautiful bill"

The bill containing Trump's tax cuts and border and defense spending is expected to face some hurdles in the Senate.

China says U.S. violated tariff truce as trade war heats up

China's allegations come after President Trump on Friday accused the Chinese of violating a May 12 trade pact.

GOP-friendly group putting millions into boosting support for Trump tax agenda

The House passed President Trump's "one, big, beautiful bill," which includes continuing the 2017 tax cuts, but several GOP senators have voiced concerns.