Federal judge extends court-ordered block on Trump’s $1.8bn anti-weaponization fund – US politics live

By Lucy Campbell (now); Vivian Ho and Tom Ambrose (earlier) 14 minutes ago
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Judge Leonie Brinkema in Virginia ruled that fund, which Trump said would compensate ‘victims of weaponized government’, will remain blocked until further notice from the court.

Trump asking Congress for symbolic expunging of his two impeachments


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By Matt Sledge, Sam Biddle 7 minutes ago sorry
Spurred by The Intercept's reporting, Sheldon Whitehouse calls out DHS for recruiting materials celebrated by white nationalists.
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Midland police reported that the suspected shooter was dead after a two-hour standoff.
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By Ramon Antonio Vargas 18 minutes ago sorry
‘Lookback law’ allowed Pamela Lockridge to seek damages against late stepfather who abused her starting at age four.
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By The Intercept Briefing 7 hours ago sorry
Spencer Pratt’s pratfall in LA, Graham Platner’s victory, prediction markets, and other takeaways from the California and Maine primary elections.
Source: The Intercept
By Sam Levine in New York 1 hour ago sorry
Trump administration created fund to resolve his lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns.
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By Duaa Eldeib 8 hours ago sorry Source: ProPublica
By Andrew Lawrence 2 hours ago sorry
City has become caught up in the drama as team stands on brink of a first NBA championship in 53 years.
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By Roque Planas 3 hours ago sorry
Despite plunging border crossings, the Trump administration is circumventing laws to expedite building in a vast, pristine wilderness .
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Local

By Katie Taranto 59 minutes ago
Sports bars in Arlington and Falls Church crowded with soccer fans yesterday (Thursday) as the 2026 FIFA World Cup began with victories for Mexico and South Korea.
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By FFXnow.com 1 hour ago
The most popular month for weddings is here, and Fairfax County offers a variety of settings for couples looking to tie the knot, from elegant ballrooms to scenic vistas and.
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By Sam Delgado 1 day ago sorry
With the introduction of ranked-choice voting, officials say the results could take days.
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By ARLnow.com 1 hour ago
Whether you’re leaving for a weekend getaway or just looking to give your pet some company, Arlington has no shortage of boarding options for your furry friend.
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By Angela Woolsey 3 hours ago
It’s going to be another hot, humid day in Fairfax County, which will be under Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today (Friday).
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By Sarah Loftus 1 day ago sorry
Meet the “Swiss Army knife of trail maintenance crews.” .
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Style

By Lauren Cochrane 43 minutes ago sorry
Taylor Swift and Timothée Chalamet lead the charge in blue and orange, as courtside style hits a ‘memeable’ peak.
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By Ellie Violet Bramley 1 hour ago sorry
Dear Frances offers the latest take on ballet flats, offering ‘a glove-like fit wearability’ – which is fine if you have nice feet.
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By Carmen Rising 1 hour ago sorry
Patients with vulvovaginal pain spend thousands as delayed diagnosis and insurance gaps inflate costs.
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Sports

By David Cobb 1 hour ago
With rosters all but finalized for the 2026-27 season, here is a refreshed look at 2027 Bracketology.
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By Jasmyn Wimbish 57 minutes ago
Milwaukee would prefer to settle the future of Antetokounmpo before the NBA Draft.
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By Daniel Lewis 1 hour ago
SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Paraguay vs. USA best bets for World Cup 2026 action on Friday.
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By Tom Fornelli 1 hour ago
By throwing all its weight behind Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech drastically altered its public perception.
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By Andy Bryan 1 hour ago
SportsLine's projection model, which enters Week 12 of the MLB season on a sizzling 19-7 run, has locked in its MLB predictions for the Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.
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By Daniel Kohn 1 hour ago
SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina best bets for their FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Friday.
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Culture

By Jordan Moreau 0 minute ago sorry
Tom Cruise had an all-star Steven Spielberg reunion to support the director’s new alien thriller, “Disclosure Day.” He was joined by his “Minority Report” co-star Colin Farrell and “War of the Worlds” daughter Dakota Fanning for a screening of “Disclosure Day,” which opens in theaters Friday. .
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Courtesy of Guardian Staff 16 minutes ago sorry
Artists and cultural figures celebrate the great Yorkshire painter who could ‘make teabags and toothpaste glamorous’ – with a poem from a fellow Yorkshireman.
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By Karla Cote 11 minutes ago sorry
Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” is one of the year’s most anticipated releases. .
Source: Variety
By Alexis Petridis 1 hour ago sorry
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Gossips have rushed to the lyrics for details about her personal life, but the rest of us can just get on with luxuriating in Rodrigo’s funny, Cure-infused craft.
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By Cynthia Littleton 11 minutes ago sorry
On today’s episode of Variety’s “Strictly Business” podcast, Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, gives a wide-ranging interview on the evolution of Amazon’s media strategy, how the MGM acquisition has changed the game, why the streamer is investing heavily in sports — and why Amazon has no regrets about the Melania […].
Source: Variety
Courtesy of Guardian staff 2 hours ago sorry
Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s controversial response to rising inflation and his upcoming UFC birthday party.
Source: The Guardian