Figure linked to Trump transition charged with transporting child pornography  —  A key witness in former Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III's investigation of Russian election interference has been indicted by federal officials on child pornography charges, according to court documents.

John Dowd Blasts Mueller Over Selective Quotes In Russia Report  —  Former Trump attorney John Dowd on Monday accused the special counsel's office of ambushing him and attempting to smear his reputation in the Russia report by selectively quoting from a voicemail he left for Michael Flynn's attorney.

GOP lawmakers discuss vote to block Trump's new tariffs on Mexico, in what would be a dramatic act of defiance  —  Congressional Republicans have begun discussing whether they may have to vote to block President Trump's planned new tariffs on Mexico, potentially igniting a second standoff …

Prayer for the President  —  Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that we didn't see coming, and we're faced with a decision in a moment when we don't have the liberty of deliberation, so we do our best to glorify God.  Today, I found myself in one of those situations.

Botched family reunifications left migrant children waiting in vans overnight  —  Not until 39 hours later — after two nights in a van — did the last child step out of a van to be reunited.  Most spent at least 23 hours in the vehicles.  —  LOS ANGELES — Under the blistering Texas sun last July …

Kushner Sees a Problem in Trump's Fund-Raising, but Not Everyone Agrees  —  WASHINGTON — His plan for ending a 35-day government shutdown failed to deliver a compromise.  —  His immigration proposal was greeted by congressional Democrats and Republicans alike as dead on arrival.

Remarks by Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's Statement  —  On June 3, 2019, the US side issued a statement on China in the name of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo out of prejudice and arrogance.  Under the pretext of human rights, the statement grossly intervenes …

A Former Business Partner Alleges the Trumps Evaded Taxes in Panama  —  The owners of a luxury hotel in Panama City that ousted the Trump Organization as property managers last year accused it on Monday of evading taxes in Panama and creating a “false light” around the hotel's finances.

New Report Suggests ‘High Likelihood of Human Civilization Coming to an End’ in 2050  —  The climate change analysis was written by a former fossil fuel executive and backed by the former chief of Australia's military.  —  A harrowing scenario analysis of how human civilization might collapse …

The Coming G.O.P. Apocalypse  —  Stumbling blind into the age of diversity.  —  For much of the 20th century, young and old people voted pretty similarly.  The defining gaps in our recent politics have been the gender gap (women preferring Democrats) and the education gap.

Trump urges customers to drop AT&T to punish CNN over its coverage of him  —  President Trump took his long-running attacks against CNN to a new level on Monday by suggesting in a series of tweets that a consumer boycott of its parent company, AT&T, could force “big changes” at the news organization.

House at last clears massive disaster aid deal for Trump's signature  —  House Democrats finally managed to pass a $19.1 billion disaster relief bill Monday, sending the measure on to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.  —  The 354-58 vote came after Republican conservatives blocked …

Wyoming mayor: Governor cursed, slammed fists in meeting  —  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon used foul language and “his physical presence in an aggressive and threatening manner” in a meeting with the mayor of Wyoming's capital city, the mayor said Monday.

Trump tries to upend the 2020 map  —  The president's reelection campaign is making moves to expand his reelection path beyond three treacherous Rust Belt states.  —  President Donald Trump is targeting a trio of states that he lost in 2016 — a move aimed at widening his path to reelection …

He Persisted: Dan Crenshaw Is Owning Liz Warren on Twitter and I'm Just Here to Share the Popcorn  —  As he's demonstrated in the past, Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-2) is unafraid to take on the Democratic party's far left wing, whether it be in liberal dens like “The View”, during House Committee hearings, or on social media.

House Judiciary Committee Launches Antitrust Investigation of Tech Giants  —  Depositions, public hearings and document requests await tech giants like Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Apple.  —  The House Judiciary Committee is launching an antitrust investigation into major tech companies …

Hollywood Producer Seeks to Raise Funds to Battle Anti-Abortion Laws  —  LOS ANGELES — One of Hollywood's heaviest hitters, the producer and investor Peter Chernin, has started a campaign to raise millions of dollars to help fund a legal attack on new anti-abortion laws in Georgia and other states.

State Bar of California Files to Place Attorney Michael J. Avenatti on Involuntary Inactive Status  —  Today the State Bar filed a petition with the State Bar Court to place Los Angeles attorney Michael J. Avenatti on involuntary inactive status, pursuant to California Business and Professions Code 6007(c)(1)-(3).

At the Supreme Court, Justice Thomas Scoffs at Retirement Rumors  —  WASHINGTON — In rare public remarks, Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday dismissed what he called “this rumor that I was retiring.”  —  “I have no idea where this stuff comes from,” he said.

Buttigieg: I wouldn't have pressured Franken to resign  —  Pete Buttigieg said on Monday he wouldn't have “applied that pressure” to Al Franken to resign from the Senate after allegations of sexual misconduct in December 2017, separating himself from several other Democratic presidential candidates who did call for his resignation.