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Pentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified information

By JESSE BEDAYN and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN
Aug 07, 2026 8:13 pm - The Pentagon revoked former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's “eligibility” to access classified information and barred him from holding “any sensitive position," alleging Friday that he disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media.
Federal prosecutor who was fired over years-old blog posts critical of Trump sues Justice Department

By ERIC TUCKER
Aug 07, 2026 3:33 pm - A federal prosecutor fired last year over critical comments he had written as a private citizen about President Donald Trump sued the Justice Department on Friday, saying his termination violated his First Amendment rights.
Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO
Aug 07, 2026 3:29 pm - The Senate overwhelmingly approved a punishing Russian sanctions package Friday, the result of a yearlong campaign by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to reinforce U.S. support for Ukraine and try to force President Vladimir Putin’s hand as the grinding war drags on.
Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and BILL BARROW
Aug 07, 2026 10:54 am - A federal appeals court on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its $400 million ballroom at the White House without congressional approval.
‘I’m very good at grass.’ Why Trump goes into the weeds on one of his favorite topics

By WILL WEISSERT
Aug 07, 2026 8:11 am - President Donald Trump will tell you: The grass is always greener on his side of the fence. And tell you. And tell you.
A Russian retail giant’s warehouse burns after Ukraine's latest long-range drone attack

By The Associated Press
Aug 07, 2026 8:07 am - Ukrainian long-range drones hit a warehouse of Russia’s biggest online retailer in the Ural Mountains, more than 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) from the two countries’ border, local officials and the company said Friday.
Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation

By BILL BARROW and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER
Aug 07, 2026 8:04 am - Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday he will back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump's Justice Department.
DOGE overstated savings on federal ‘receipts’ website, auditors find

By KEVIN FREKING
Aug 06, 2026 6:06 pm - WASHINGTON — Some of the savings touted by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency are incorrect or lack supporting evidence, according to federal auditors. DOGE...
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

By ERIC TUCKER
Aug 06, 2026 10:57 am - A Senate committee on Thursday voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a referral to the Department of Justice for potential investigation over whether the country's longtime top infectious disease official properly exercised his constitutional rights.
Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns

Tara Copp, Natalie Allison, Noah Robertson
Aug 05, 2026 7:09 pm - President Donald Trump’s frustration over the Iran war boiled over at Camp David last week, where he demanded answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on why he had apparently been misled on extreme munitions shortages that now threaten to limit military options with Iran, two people familiar told The Washington Post.

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