Trump commutes Roger Stone's sentence, days before prison term set to begin

The White House announced Friday that President Trump signed an Executive Grant of Clemency commuting the "unjust sentence"  of Roger Stone, just days before the longtime political operative is slated to report to prison to serve more than three years for charges stemming from former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.

Montgomery, Prince George’s nursing homes among those fined by Maryland for COVID-19 response

One nursing home in Montgomery County and one in Prince George’s County are among four fined by the state of Maryland for their failure to test all residents and staff for the novel coronavirus.

Search and recovery efforts continue for 'Glee' actress Naya Rivera at Lake Piru

Search and recovery efforts for missing mother and actress Naya Rivera continued Friday at Lake Piru with the help of rescue teams and innovative technology, Ventura County officials said.

Michael Cohen reportedly taken back into federal custody

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer, has reportedly been taken back into federal custody.

Officers in deadly Breonna Taylor raid thought she was alone

Louisville police officers who fatally shot Breonna Taylor while serving a warrant were told she should be home alone. Officers were told the main target of a large-scale narcotics investigation was elsewhere.

Tyler Perry to pay funeral expenses for 8-year-old Secoriea Turner

Tyler Perry has offered to pay the funeral expenses for an 8-year-old girl who was fatally shot in Atlanta over the weekend, a representative for the actor and filmmaker confirmed Wednesday.

DeVos targets Fairfax County Public Schools' reopening plan

As school districts work to come up with plans to safely resume in-person learning in the fall, President Trump threatened on Twitter that he may have to pull federal funding from schools that don’t reopen.

Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen

“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”

Supreme Court: Some employers can refuse to offer free birth control

The high court on Wednesday said 7-2 the administration acted properly when it allowed more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of covering birth control.

Mary Kay Letourneau dead at 58 after cancer battle, attorney says

Mary Kay Letourneau died at age 58 after a battle with cancer, her attorney David Gehrke confirmed to Q13 News on Tuesday.

Pompeo warns of potential restriction of TikTok app

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday the Trump administration is considering restricting United States' users' access to the Chinese social media application TikTok over concerns it is potentially being used by the Beijing government as a means to surveil and propagandize people.

Chief Justice John Roberts hospitalized on June 21 after fall near Maryland home, Supreme Court confirms

Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts was hospitalized last month with a forehead injury after he fell while walking near his Maryland home, a spokeswoman for the Supreme Court confirmed Tuesday night.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan releasing book on his tenure, politics

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, who considered a primary challenge to President Donald Trump last year, said Tuesday he is releasing a book about national politics and his experiences as governor this month after its publication was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.