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Trump budget request omits funds for L.A. fire relief, prompting criticism from senators

ANA CEBALLOS

The omission is the latest strain in a yearlong standoff between California leaders and the Trump administration over federal disaster aid.

A rifle-toting war reporter died with Custer at Little Bighorn 150 years ago

Thirty-eight journalists have died on the job while gathering news for The Associated Press over the years

Native Americans commemorate victory at Little Bighorn with horse races, dance, song

Native American tribes are marking the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Greasy Grass

Alex Murdaugh's lawyers withdraw request for civilian clothes, accuse prosecutors of creating a 'spectacle'

Alex Murdaugh's defense pulls motion for civilian clothes and no shackles after prosecutors say the convicted former lawyer is seeking special treatment.

Complaint Seeks Disclosure of Pentagon’s Agreement With Scouting America

HELENE COOPER

The Pentagon and the organization have given contradictory accounts of an agreement reached in February.

Justices Clash on Whether Race Played a Role in Trump’s Bid to Deport Haitians

ADAM LIPTAK

The split mirrored one that has long divided Americans: how seriously to take the president’s loose, provocative and sometimes ugly remarks.

National Park staff ordered not to reveal deaths as part of new policy, report says

HANNAH FRY

The Trump administration is reportedly ordering staff not to confirm deaths or details about severe injuries at U.S. national parks — but officials are adamant the policy is not meant to conceal information from the public.

What to know about Harvey Weinstein's cases after a rape charge was dropped

New York prosecutors have dropped a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying it a fourth time

EXCLUSIVE: DHS asks Florida not to release illegal immigrant accused of drugging, raping woman after clubbing

DHS asks Florida authorities not to release Cuban illegal immigrant Yusel Keoma Perez-Leyva, accused of drugging and raping a woman in Miami.

John Stockwell, Who Wrote a Tell-All Book About the C.I.A., Dies at 88

TRIP GABRIEL

A former covert operative, he published his resignation letter in The Washington Post and went on to write “In Search of Enemies,” a book the agency sought to suppress.

Four charged in alleged billion dollar healthcare fraud tied to Russian transnational criminal organization

Four people in New Hampshire face charges in an alleged $3 billion healthcare fraud and money laundering scheme tied to a Russian criminal organization.

'Race against time': The desperate search for Venezuelan earthquake survivors

PATRICK J. MCDONNELL, MERY MOGOLLÓN

Caracas' main airport shut down after it was heavily damaged in Wednesday's two devastating earthquakes, delaying the entry of aid crews from the United States and other nations.

Military Leaders Sought Flu Vaccination Program Weeks Before Outbreak Hit Base

GREG JAFFE

Officials anticipated a problem soon after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lifted the vaccine requirement in April.

Colorado Brothers Hid Decaying Bodies in Their Funeral Home, Authorities Say

MARK WALKER

The owners of Davis Mortuary in Pueblo, Colo., face multiple charges after state inspectors said they found two dozen decomposing bodies behind a concealed door. One of the owners is a former coroner.

Johnson Says He Will Send Housing Bill to Trump

MICHAEL GOLD

After meeting with the president, the speaker said he would send him a housing bill that Mr. Trump declined to sign this week. There was no word on whether he would sign it.