Trump administration moves to return Russian compounds in Maryland and New York … The Trump administration is moving toward handing back to Russia two diplomatic compounds, near New York City and on Maryland's Eastern Shore, from which its officials were ejected in late December as punishment …

First on CNN: Sources: Congress investigating another possible Sessions-Kislyak meeting  —  DOJ: Sessions didn't disclose Russia meetings  —  Washington (CNN)Congressional investigators are examining whether Attorney General Jeff Sessions had an additional private meeting with Russia's ambassador during …

Nigel Farage is ‘person of interest’ in FBI investigation into Trump and Russia  —  Exclusive: FBI interested in former Ukip leader's ties with people connected to US president and WikiLeaks' Julian Assange … Nigel Farage is a “person of interest” in the US counter-intelligence investigation …

Comey Expected to Testify Before Senate, if He Isn't Blocked  —  Senators expect the former F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, to testify next week about his conversations with President Trump, congressional officials said on Wednesday, setting up a test of the White House's willingness …

In her bubble, Kathy Griffin thought nothing was out of bounds in mocking Trump  —  MORE FROM: … Imagine living in a bubble so impermeable it didn't occur to you that retailing a photograph of a decapitated president's head would be a horrendous career move — a bubble in which you don't know anyone …

White House grants ethics waivers to 17 appointees, including four former lobbyists  —  The White House disclosed Wednesday evening that it has granted ethics waivers to 17 appointees who work for President Trump and Vice President Pence, including four former lobbyists.

House Intelligence Panel Issues Seven Subpoenas in Russia Probe  —  Four are related to Russia investigation, three to ‘unmasking’ controversy, individuals say  —  The House Intelligence Committee issued seven subpoenas on Wednesday, in a sign that its investigation into alleged Russian meddling …

Full transcript: Hillary Clinton at Code 2017  —  The former U.S. Secretary of State talks with Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg about the 2016 campaign, Donald Trump and Russia, Russia, Russia.  —  Editor's note: The following is a lightly edited transcript of former U.S. Secretary …

Trump's “Good Job” Call to Roger Stone  —  On May 11th Roger Stone, Donald Trump's on-again, off-again political adviser for several decades, had just wrapped up a pair of morning television appearances when, according to two sources with direct knowledge, he received a call from the President.

Less Tweeting, Lawyers Beg.  ‘Covfefe,’ the President Says.  —  WASHINGTON — There was a time in the not-too-distant past when President Trump refrained from flamethrowing messages on Twitter.  —  That time is over.  —  Never mind that his aides have asked him to stop.

CIA Chief Under Clinton Says Mike Flynn Offered Him the Job Again  —  Six days after Donald Trump was elected president, his soon-to-be national security adviser Mike Flynn offered the job of CIA director to James Woolsey, who had served in that position under Bill Clinton.

Commentary: The left is winning  —  Here's an argument that seems unavoidable yet endlessly debatable: In American politics, progressives are winning, and have been for some time.  When it comes to economic policy in particular, every day it seems the Overton Window skews a few more millimeters leftward …

Biden to Create a Political Action Committee, a Possible Signal for 2020  —  WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. is planning to create a political action committee, the most concrete sign yet that he intends to remain active in the Democratic Party and is considering a presidential bid in 2020.

Trump Quietly Continues Obama's ‘Catch and Release’ at Border  —  President Donald J. Trump is allowing former President Barack Obama's “catch and release” of illegal immigrants to continue deep into his administration's term with no end in sight to the controversial open borders protocol.

Harsh U.S. immigration policies are causing mental, social harm to American children  —  Mental health affects all, regardless of gender, culture, and socio-economic status.  Despite the universal nature, many are unable to get the care they need because of a shortage of providers and the stigma surrounding the diagnoses.

Election poll latest: Theresa May's lead slashed to record low of three points as Labour close in on Tories  —  Theresa May's campaign has come unstuck in recent weeks  —  Theresa May branded ‘weak’ for refusing to take part in BBC debate  —  'Good leaders don't run away': May savaged for debate no-show

How Jared Kushner built a luxury skyscraper using loans meant for job-starved areas  —  JERSEY CITY — Jared Kushner and his real estate partners wanted to take advantage of a federal program in 2015 that would save them millions of dollars as they built an opulent, 50-story residential tower …

Senators Propose Stronger U.S. Sanctions Against Russia  —  Crapo, Brown say bill targets mining, metal, railway sectors  —  Measure would codify, strengthen sanctions in executive orders  —  Bipartisan leaders of the Senate Banking Committee announced a plan Wednesday to strengthen sanctions …

The government is spying on journalists to find leakers  —  MORE FROM: … There was a big ruckus four years ago when the Associated Press announced that telephone records for 20 of its reporters had been subpoenaed by the Justice Department.  —  The government was apparently looking for CIA leaks about an operation in Yemen.

The Democrats' ‘Working-Class Problem’  —  The road to a sustainable Democratic majority—nationally, locally, and in the states—must include much higher Democratic performance with white working-class voters (those without a four-year degree).  Nearly every group in the progressive infrastructure …

The Obamas just bought their rental home in Washington  —  Looks like former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are putting down deeper roots in Washington: After renting a Kalorama home for their post-White House stint, the couple have purchased the eight-bedroom …

N.J. trooper threatened to arrest woman unless she gave her phone number, AG says  —  TRENTON — For the second time in six months, a New Jersey state trooper has been suspended and criminally charged over claims he improperly pulled over women to ask them out, authorities said.

N.H. man sentenced to 7 years for role in Bundy ranch standoff  —  A New Hampshire man who founded that state's largest Tea Party group and was a prominent Donald Trump supporter was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in the Bundy Ranch standoff against the government in Nevada three years ago.