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Former President Donald Trump is set to appear at a Miami courthouse on June 13 for a historic federal case. He's charged with 38 counts—including 31 under the Espionage Act—for his handling of classified documents. Former federal prosecutor Will Scharf said that Trump's defense will likely focus on the former president's state of mind and on his intent. Democratic strategist and civil rights attorney Robert Patillo said the former president "may spend the remainder of his life in prison."

A newly declassified report says U.S. intelligence agencies are buying data on ordinary Americans that are gleaned from smartwatches, fitness trackers, and wireless earpieces.

The Senate will investigate Saudi Arabia’s influence on American golf. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Saudi Arabia might use sports to distract from its human rights issues.

Former President Trump was expected in Miami ahead of his Tuesday court appearance. He's being indicted for his handling of classified documents in another historic arraignment.

A women-only spa must now admit men if they claim to be women, a judge in Washington state has ruled.

Billionaire financier George Soros is handing control of his massive empire to his son. Alexander Soros will take over his father's Open Society Foundations and the rest of his $25-billion empire.

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges over classified documents. Trump said he was informed by his attorneys that he’s to appear in court in Miami next Tuesday. He's crying election interference by President Joe Biden.

Lawmakers react after an FBI document allegedly says President Biden received $5 million from an executive of a Ukrainian natural gas company.

Texas is employing an inflatable barrier along the Rio Grande River to keep migrants out.

The FBI agreed to release an internal document related to President Joe Biden, averting possible contempt charges for FBI Director Christopher Wray.

There are forecast predictions that relief from the smoke due to the Canadian wildfires is in sight, at least for the Northeast, as a low-pressure system is helping blow the smoke to the North.

The first business day after the debt ceiling was suspended, the U.S. national debt spiked up by nearly $360 billion, according to the Treasury Department. The current debt that the U.S. holds is now nearly $32 trillion.

The Biden administration is expected to soon finalize rules restricting gas stoves. House Republicans this week tried to prevent that but political infighting among them prevented progress.

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam has raised concerns about food supply disruptions to developing nations. Global prices for wheat and corn have soared since the dam in Ukraine collapsed.

Software developers based in China are writing the code for TikTok, according to a code sample obtained by an Australia’s Financial Review. The report raises new concerns that the Chinese Communist Party can access the data of more than one billion users worldwide.

Presidential candidate and Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) challenged claims of systemic racism in the U.S. during a Monday appearance on The View.

Department of Homeland Security data show over 800,000 appointments for humanitarian parole are granted each year. However, one researcher says the number of people who actually enter the country under the system is actually unknown. And he says the department is withholding the real numbers.

The FBI has not handed over the whistleblower document that alleges President Biden was part of a criminal scheme during his time as vice president. Republicans are moving forward with proceedings to hold Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress.

California officials are investigating whether Florida played any role in sending illegal immigrants to Sacramento, allegedly without advance notice. The state's attorney general has opened an investigation.

Less than 10 percent of gun owners registered their pistol-stabilizing braces by May 31, which could result in years in prison.

Saudi Arabia will make a deep cut to its oil output as the summer travel season approaches. OPEC+  seeks to boost flagging oil prices.

The FBI is preparing to bring an internal law enforcement document to Capitol Hill on Monday. Some Republicans believe it will shed light on an allegation that then-Vice President Joe Biden was involved in a criminal scheme with a foreign national.

The president’s son Hunter Biden could face legal consequences for a gun purchase, but his lawyers say they will challenge them under the second amendment if the Justice Department brings charges.

Some Florida residents this week were protesting a new immigration law. Illegal immigrants say they came to the US to work and that the new law is making it harder for them.

Republicans are blasting the Department of Justice. The issue is its planned lawsuit against the coal empire of West Virginia Governor, Jim Justice II. The governor is challenging embattled Senator Joe Manchin for his U.S. Senate seat.

Senators at a congressional hearing on May 31 discussed more federal funding for childcare amid rising costs. Some advised caution against rushing toward federal involvement.

Robots are entering the debate over the rise of artificial intelligence. At this week's London Robot Show, an android described what it saw as the worst-case scenario for human-AI interaction.

With presidential candidate Ron DeSantis campaigning in Iowa, we hear reactions from voters and some analysis on how DeSantis can overcome former president Donald Trump's sizable polling lead.

The FBI is facing questions again about its use of the FISA surveillance program on American citizens. Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence Brett Holmgren said on May 30 that abuses of the program are 'disturbing,' but that it should continue.

The Republican field of presidential candidates continues to expand. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie plans to run for president again.