APNewsBreak: California rejects border duties for troops

California has rejected the federal government's initial plans for National Guard troops to the border because the work is considered too closely tied to immigration enforcement, two U.S. officials told The Associated Press. The state informed federal officials it will not allow its troops to fix and repair vehicles, operate remotely-controlled surveillance cameras to report suspicious activity to the Border Patrol, operate radios and provide "mission support," which can include clerical work, buying gas and handling payroll, according to officials with knowledge of the talks who spoke condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter.

Zuckerberg Testimony Undermines Facebook Stance in Terrorism Case: U.S. Court Filing

A lawyer for victims of terrorist attacks in Israel on Monday urged a federal appeals court to revive their lawsuit against Facebook Inc, saying Mark Zuckerberg's congressional testimony undermined the social media company's argument that it bore no responsibility for content on its platforms. Zuckerberg, Facebook's chief executive, "severely contradicted critical factual positions" that the company took to win dismissal last May of the $3 billion lawsuit by victims and relatives of American victims of Hamas attacks, according to a filing with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York.

Fact check: Trump twists Comey’s role in Clinton disclosure

President Donald Trump is again twisting facts when it comes to former FBI director James Comey's disclosure of a sensitive investigation into Democrat Hillary Clinton right before the 2016 election. in an anticipation of a Democratic win.

Schiff on Syria strike: Trump got a “couple things right and one big thing wrong”

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-California, says President Trump got a "couple things right and one big thing wrong" when it came to launching a precision missile strike on Syria overnight on Friday. The U.S., together with the U.K. and France, targeted three sites in Syria in response to use of suspected chemical weapons on civilians in Douma.

What is John McCain’s legacy? PBS ‘Frontline’ offers a look

The "Frontline" episode praises John McCain's independence, but says his choice of Sarah Palin as vice president helped pave the way for Donald Trump. What is John McCain's legacy? PBS 'Frontline' offers a look The "Frontline" episode praises John McCain's independence, but says his choice of Sarah Palin as vice president helped pave the way for Donald Trump.

US Ambassador at Large arrives Wednesday

Republican Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas, speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, US, February 23, 2017. Photo: Reuters Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom of the United States Sam Brownback arrives here on Wednesday on a two-day official visit to discuss religious freedom with government officials, civil society representatives and others concerned.

CAAB to receive ICAO certificate

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh will receive 'ICAO Council President Certificate' from International Civil Aviation Organization in recognition of implementing 75 percent of progress in The achievement crossed the global average of 60 percent making a 15 percent additional significant progress in optimising safety standards in Bangladesh, says a CAAB release. This achievement will boost the aviation sector.

Feds: Increase medication-based treatment for opioids

Deep within President Donald Trump's plan to combat opioid abuse, overshadowed by his call for the death penalty for some drug traffickers, is a push to expand the use of medication to treat addiction. It's a rare instance in which Trump isn't trying roll back Obama administration policies, and where fractious Republicans and Democrats in Congress have come together.

As James Comey takes stage, where does Robert Mueller’s investigation stand?

Nearly a year after Comey's dismissal and the appointment of Mueller, who was Comey's predecessor at the FBI, the Russia investigation has advanced on multiple fronts. As James Comey takes stage, where does Robert Mueller's investigation stand? Nearly a year after Comey's dismissal and the appointment of Mueller, who was Comey's predecessor at the FBI, the Russia investigation has advanced on multiple fronts.

Paul Ryan’s pathetic legacy – Mon, 16 Apr 2018 PST

For someone reputed to be a deep, long-range thinker, outgoing House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., showed a surprising lack of foresight in his handling of President Donald Trump. Imagine what will happen if special counsel Robert Mueller concludes that Trump's campaign knowingly colluded with Russia to influence the outcome of the 2016 election and that Trump obstructed justice in an attempt to bury the evidence.

Trump businesses made millions off Republican groups, federal agencies report says

In this Dec. 21, 2106 file photo, the Trump International Hotel in Washington. An electrical subcontractor who worked on the Trump International Hotel in Washington has sued a company owned by President Donald Trump for more than $2 million, alleging it was not fully paid.