Judge criticizes Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal judge decried efforts to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as he reluctantly dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group at the Trump administration’s request.

News Minute - Video of Major World Affairs - August 5

News Minute – Video of Major World Affairs – August 5

Why Russia's ballistic missiles are getting through Ukrainian defenses

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – When Russia fires a ballistic missile at Ukraine, air-defense systems have only minutes – sometimes seconds – to detect and intercept the deadly threat.

Trump says 'we may have to' send oil prices higher during speech

Trump says ‘we may have to’ send oil prices higher during speech talking up the economy

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including drone exports

BANGKOK (AP) – China announced a series of economic measures Wednesday against the United States, including controls on exports of drones to the U.S. and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in response to recent restrictions imposed by Washington.

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in victory for Democrats' progressive wing

DETROIT (AP) – Abdul El-Sayed, an insurgent former public health official who harnessed Democratic frustration with the party establishment, narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s U.S. Senate primary, setting up a crucial test for progressives in a key battleground state.

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Today in History – Major Events on This Day

No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized

WASHINGTON (AP) – Jeanine Pirro this week found out there’s a tradeoff between loyalty to President Donald Trump and being loyal to reality. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia – a fierce defender and decades-long friend – openly refuted Trump’s claims of vandalism regarding one of his treasured D.C. construction projects.