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Stephen A. Smith says 'no way in hell' Trump offered him press secretary role

Stephen A. Smith had a pointed response to whether President Trump offered him the press secretary job.

Supreme Court to hear case challenging Trump's asylum ban

The Supreme Court said Friday it will take up a case involving President Trump's effective ban on asylum claims at the border -- perhaps the most critical tool in his unprecedented success in shutting off most illegal immigration across the U.S.-Mexico boundary.

Israeli spy chief in Washington amid talks to resume military operations against Tehran

The director of Mossad, Israel's spy agency, was in Washington on Friday for talks with top Trump administration officials about the war in Iran.

Newly Elected Democrats Call on Leaders to Include Stock Trading Ban in House Rules

Fifty-one newly elected House Democrats are calling on their leadership to include a stock trading ban in the chamber's rules package for next Congress.

Synthetic hemp cannabinoids now illegal under federal law

Hemp products containing cannabinoids that the cannabis plant can't naturally produce, such as synthetic compounds, are no longer federally legal to produce or sell as of Thursday.

New York triumphs in case over issuing truck driver's licenses to illegal immigrants

New York was on firm legal footing when it issued commercial driver's licenses to migrants with iffy legal status even though they were valid beyond the period of time the federal government had authorized them to work, an appeals court ruled.

Rep. Jamie Raskin wants to 'rein in ICE' and 'rebuild' DOJ next Congress

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin is launching his bid to chair the powerful House Judiciary Committee with a promise to investigate alleged corruption and effect policy changes within the Trump administration.

Air Force Introduces New Training Aircraft for Pilots

The Air Force has unveiled a new aircraft to train pilots and be part of a new aerobatic demonstration team at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

New White House lobbying rule under Stephen Miller: Staff can't meet with lobbyists without approval

White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is ushering in a new era of lobbying protocols at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., reportedly requiring staff to receive prior approval if they want to meet with a lobbyist.

Costco recalls whipped cream exposed to cleaning chemical

Costco has recalled its Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream after complaints about a chemical smell in the 15-ounce cans.

UN Report: Iran Won't Allow Inspectors at Uranium Bunker

The International Atomic Energy Agency said Friday it's "increasingly concerned" that Iran won't allow international inspectors at an underground uranium-enrichment plant in Isfahan, 270 miles south of Tehran.

House panel calls for ban on public officials using prediction markets

The Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee is calling for new laws to crack down on insider trading in prediction markets.