These figures in Trump’s orbit have pleaded the 5th Amendment
Former President Trump announced he’d invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a deposition by the New York Attorney General on Wednesday, joining a number of prominent Republicans in his orbit who have elected to remain silent during recent calls to testify. The former president had been subpoenaed as part of N.Y. AG Letitia James’s (D) probe into his business and financial dealings. Despite multiple
Read MoreHillicon Valley — FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search fuels online vitriol
Backlash from the right over the FBI’s search of former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence is raising concerns about the risk of political violence, and experts are warning law enforcement and tech platforms not to dismiss incendiary online posts. Meanwhile, the Federal Election Commission said Google can allow campaign emails to bypass spam filters, and Republicans pushed back on the Federal Trade Commission's vote to review privacy protections. This is Hillicon Valley, detailing all you need to know about tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Si
Read MoreDefense & National Security — Garland defends FBI search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday defended the FBI’s search of former President Trumps’ Mar-a-Lago as the Justice Department asked a judge to unseal the warrant authorizing the search. We’ll talk about Garland’s first public comments since the Monday search. Plus, we’ll talk about Russia confirming the existence of prisoner swap negotiations for WNBA star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan. This is Defense & National Security, your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond.
Read MoreEnergy & Environment — Western drought threatens water, power resources
Today we're examining the drought conditions impacting Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Plus: Average gasoline prices drop below $4 per gallon and a new study finds the Arctic is warming even faster than previously thought. This is Overnight Energy & Environment, your source for the latest news focused on energy, the environment and beyond. For The Hill, we’re Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk. W
Read MoreSuspect in Cincinnati attempted FBI breach killed by police
An armed man who allegedly attacked the FBI field office in Cincinnati, Ohio, was killed by police on Thursday after a chase and standoff, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol. The armed suspect attempted to breach the FBI field office early Thursday morning and fled in a vehicle after he triggered a security alarm, according to a statement from FBI Cincinnati. The FBI, Ohio State Highway Patrol and local law enforcement responded, following the suspect
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