More information surfaced Monday about Wess Roley, the 20-year-old suspected shooter in an incident that left two Idaho firefighters dead and another wounded over the weekend, as his family spoke to multiple outlets about the suspect's life and career.
The big picture: Though police have yet to determine what the suspect's intensions or motives were, Wess Roley's family has told multiple outlets that they were shocked over the allegations since he himself sought to be a firefighter.
Kilmar Ábrego García will remain in jail for now over concerns from his legal team that he could be deported if released while awaiting trial, a federal judge ruled Monday.
The big picture: It comes after the White House last week called a report that quotes prosecutors saying Ábrego García would be sent to an unnamed third country "fake news."
A 20-year-old man was identified Monday as the suspected shooter in an incident that left two Idaho firefighters dead and another critically injured on Sunday, officials said.
The big picture: Investigators believe the alleged shooter started a fire near Coeur d'Alene in the state's north on Sunday afternoon to "ambush" the firefighters.
The Trump administration sued the city of Los Angeles in a Monday filing, alleging that the sanctuary policies led to "lawlessness, rioting, looting, and vandalism."
Why it matters: The latest lawsuit escalated the war between President Trump and California on the heels of Gov. Gavin Newsom's lawsuit against the federal government.
Federal agencies on Monday began rolling out updates to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures in the wake of a presidential order and Supreme Court decision narrowing the scope of those requirements.
Why it matters: The changes mean fewer projects will need environmental reviews and regulators will have less time to identify potentially significant environmental consequences of major infrastructure projects.
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday rescinding most U.S. sanctions imposed on Syria since the 1970s, a major step toward offering the war-torn country a path to normalization with the West.
Why it matters: Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former Islamist rebel who overthrew the Assad regime last year, had urged the U.S to lift sanctions to give Syria a chance to rebuild after 14 years of civil war.
The Senate parliamentarian struck a 31.8% tax on litigation finance proceeds from the "big, beautiful bill" as the chamber works its way through an amendment vote-a-rama on President Trump's marquee agenda item.
Why it matters: Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough is still ruling on aspects of the mega tax and spending cut package as Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) plows ahead to meet Trump's July 4 deadline.
Social media users were stunned last week when Rep. Gerry Connolly's (D-Va.) social media accounts shared a post — weeks after his death.
But he's far from the only public figure whose online presence doesn't rest in peace.
The big picture: The ethical questions stretch beyond Washington, underscoring important cybersecurity and legal considerations about what happens to our digital legacies after we die.
President Trump sent a letter to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell urging the central bank to lower interest rates "by a lot," the White House said on Monday.
Why it matters: The administration has stepped up public pressure on the Fed, with top officials floating the possibility of announcing Powell's replacement months before his term expires.
The Department of Health and Human Services announced on Monday that Harvard violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by "acting with deliberate indifference towards harassment of Jewish and Israeli students" after the Oct. 7 attack.
The big picture: The announcement is yet another escalation in the Trump administration's pressure campaign against the Ivy League institution, which has refused to yield to Washington's demands.
One of the victims injured in Boulder's fiery Pearl Street attack earlier this month has died, and prosecutors announced they are filing additional charges — including first-degree murder.
The latest: Karen Diamond, 82, died as a result of injuries sustained in the June 1 attack, the Boulder County District Attorney's Office announced in a press release Monday.
Rep. Dwight Evans (D-Pa.) said Monday he will retire in 2026 after initially telling Axios he planned to run for reelection to his Philadelphia-based seat.
Why it matters: The 71-year-old is the latest in what many younger Democrats hope will be a wave of septuagenarian and octogenarian lawmakers opting not to try to hold onto their seats.
President Trump heads back to Florida on Tuesday to tour "Alligator Alcatraz," a controversial new detention facility in the Everglades to incarcerate those who immigrated illegally or face deportation.
Why it matters: The $450 million 1,000-bed facility of trailers and tents is the largest of its kind and solidifies Florida's position as the top state cooperating with Trump's immigration crackdown.
The Supreme Court will take up a challenge brought by Republicans that aims to strike limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with individual candidates.
Why it matters: The case gives the high court an opening to further chip away at campaign finance restrictions erected decades ago.
Investments in red states and Trump-friendly messaging are proving no match for a perfect political storm that's blowing apart federal support for wind and solar.
Why it matters: While the GOP budget bill would spare incentives for some kinds of tech, it would quickly end the main tax credits for those two sources — and would add new taxes.
As Americans prepare to light up the skies this Fourth of July, the fireworks industry is sounding the alarm: without tariff relief, the nation's 250th birthday celebration in 2026 could be in jeopardy.
A shooting near Manhattan's historic Stonewall Inn hours after New York City's Pride March on Sunday night has left two people hospitalized with injuries, per the NYPD.
The big picture: One person was in critical condition after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head and the other was shot in the leg in the incident in Greenwich Village, said New York City Police Department Sgt. Matt Evans in a brief phone interview.
Canada is rescinding its digital services tax "to advance broader trade negotiations" with the U.S., the country's finance ministry announced Sunday.
Why it matters: President Trump cited the tax on U.S. tech firms as he announced Friday he was ending trade talks with Canadian officials and would assign a tariff rate on goods from the country within the next week.
Fresh off announcing he'll retire next year, Sen. Thom Tillis gave a lengthy floor speech Sunday night attacking cuts to Medicaid in the "big, beautiful bill."
Why it matters: The North Carolina Republican is accusing the GOP of breaking President Trump's campaign promises to protect Medicaid.
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