Special counsel is investigating Trump for possible obstruction of justice, officials say  —  The special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 election is interviewing senior intelligence officials as part of a widening probe that now includes an examination …

Congressional Shooter Loved Bernie, Hated ‘Racist’ Republicans, and Beat His Daughter … The gunman who attacked members of Congress on Wednesday morning, wounding a GOP leader, campaigned for Bernie Sanders, called Republicans “racist,” and had run-ins with the law for domestic violence and shooting.

The moment the GOP shooter opened fire  —  Dramatic video from the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, captured some of the chaos that ensued when a 66-year-old left-wing zealot opened fire on the GOP congressional baseball team.  —  More than 25 bullets can be heard ripping through the air in the footage …

Fox News Is Dropping Its ‘Fair & Balanced’ Slogan  —  As Fox News moves further into the post-Roger Ailes era, the network is shedding one of its most iconic elements.  According to network executives, Fox News has abandoned the marketing slogan “Fair & Balanced.”

Senate overwhelmingly passes Russia sanctions deal with new limits on Trump  —  The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan package of new Russia sanctions that also lets Congress block President Donald Trump from easing or ending penalties against Moscow …

The NSA has linked the WannaCry computer worm to North Korea  —  The National Security Agency has linked the North Korean government to the creation of the WannaCry computer worm that affected more than 300,000 people in some 150 countries last month, according to U.S. intelligence officials.

Video shows Houston passenger pushed by United employee  —  71-year-old man suing United Airlines for more than $1 million  —  HOUSTON - For decades, United Airlines has boasted “come fly the friendly skies of United,” but in April, video of Dr. David Dao being dragged off a United flight in Chicago went viral.

Turkish Guards Will Be Charged in Embassy Protest, Officials Say  —  WASHINGTON — Law enforcement officials plan to announce charges Thursday against a dozen members of the Turkish president's security detail for their involvement in a brutal attack on protesters outside the Turkish ambassador's residence …

Robert Mueller Chooses His Investigatory Dream Team  —  PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP had almost certainly never heard the name Aaron Zebley before the announcement that the former FBI agent was joining the special counsel investigation into ties between Trump's campaign and Russia.

Lockdown Lifted After No Shooter Found At Travis Air Force Base  —  5:10 p.m. UPDATE: Travis Air Force Base is now clarifying its earlier statement, saying it was a report of an active shooter that started the lockdown.  No shooter was found.  —  4:50 p.m. UPDATE: A Travis Air Force spokesperson …

Trump calls mayor of shrinking Chesapeake island and tells him not to worry about it  —  James “Ooker” Eskridge was crabbing off the coast of Virginia's Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay on Monday when he noticed a boat approaching him.  Behind it was another.  —  Eskridge, mayor on the island, steeled himself for the worst.

G.O.P. Senators Might Not Realize It, but Not One State Supports the A.H.C.A.  —  Source: Estimates based on eight national polls conducted between March and June by the Kaiser Family Foundation, YouGov and Public Policy Polling  —  It's no secret that the American Health Care Act is unpopular.

4 killed, including gunman, in shooting at SF UPS facility … <iframe width="476" height="267" src="http://abc7news.com/video/embed/ ?pid=2098310" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>  —  SFPD says that four people have been killed, including the gunman, after a shooting at a UPS facility …

A Resolution Condemning White Supremacy Causes Chaos at the Southern Baptist Convention  —  Leaders from the Southern Baptist Convention were divided over a resolution affirming the denomination's opposition to white supremacy and the alt-right during their annual meeting in Phoenix this week.