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Privacy and civil rights advocates are worried the Trump administration could be persuaded to also lift restrictions placed on NSO Group, an Israeli company that makes the powerful spyware Pegasus that researchers say can turn a phone into a recording device in addition to accessing its contents.

What we know about how the U.S. government uses spyware (and what we don't)

Critics of spyware, which can be used to remotely hack into phones, worry the Trump administration is eroding policies that stigmatized the commercial spyware industry.

A Ferris wheel arrived on the National Mall the week before the opening of the Great American State Fair. The Smithsonian Castle and Washington Monument can be seen in the background.

What — and who — will be at the Great American State Fair? Here's a primer

Organizers have rebranded the fair's opening night event on the National Mall as a Trump rally. Several state governments have declined to participate in the 16-day event.

This photo shows an exterior view of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit building from 2002 in Washington, D.C.

Why a 98-year-old federal judge is asking the Supreme Court for her job back

Pauline Newman's story shines a light on the aging judiciary, where judges are getting older and lifetime tenure is raising thorny questions about retirement.

The U.S. and Chinese flag at the Great Hall of the People prior to the state dinner of President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026, in Beijing.

China hits back at U.S. sanctions restricting its exports to American defense firms

China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts.

Stephen Colbert attended The Hollywood Reporter's The Most Powerful People in New York Media celebration in New York earlier this month. After being ousted from his hosting role on The Late Show, Colbert hosted a local cable access show in Monroe, Michigan.

After Stephen Colbert's viral talk show parody, CBS backs down from copyright action

CBS and Paramount backed away from copyright challenges to limit distribution of Stephen Colbert's appearance on a Michigan cable access show. He ended his run as host of "The Late Show" on Thursday.

Her dad couldn't come to the game for Father's Day — then Bob appeared

Olivia Joffrey's teacher organized a Father's Day softball game for students and their dads. But Joffrey's father was sick and not able to be there for his daughter. Her unsung hero stepped in.

E-bikes lined up at Happy EBIKES in Encinitas, February 1, 2023.

Lawson-Remer, medical officials to host e-bike webinar on May 12

It will cover what doctors are observing in emergency rooms, the most common causes of serious e-bike injuries, safety and risk information for parents and suggestions to keep children safe.

Glock and Walther Arms semi-automatic pistols are displayed for sale in a gun store in Arizona on Sept. 17, 2025.

Gun control group sues ATF over records release

Brady, a nonprofit gun control advocacy group, is suing the ATF and the DOJ over their refusals to release documents and other information about who the largest sellers of crime guns in the U.S. are.

Supporters cheer during a campaign rally of presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella of the Defenders of the Motherland movement in Bogota, Colombia, May 20, 2026.

In Colombia's election, undecided voters weigh leftist vs. right-wing firebrand

Colombians head to the polls Sunday as candidates clash over how to tackle crime, armed groups, and social reform—from dialogue to an iron-fisted crackdown.

3 questions about Trump's 50-year mortgage plan

Experts in the mortgage industry are skeptical. Buyers would pay less each month, but would end up paying more over time. Here's what to know about the proposed 50-year mortgages.

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