U.S. sanctions Brazilian judge overseeing case against Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro

Washington — The Treasury Department on Wednesday sanctioned a Brazilian Supreme Court justice who is overseeing the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro, claiming the judge is responsible for human rights violations and politicized prosecutions. The sanctions announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent target Alexandre de Moraes, who has served on the Brazilian Supreme Federal

Black Hawk Crew in Deadly Crash Had Wrong Altitude Data, Safety Board Reveals

Salvage crews pull up a part of an Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, on Feb. 6, 2025. Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo WASHINGTON—The crew of the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a commercial jet earlier this year in the nation’s deadliest aviation

Harris says she won’t run for California governor

Washington — Former Vice President Kamala Harris won’t run for California governor next year, she announced Wednesday afternoon in a statement.  “In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their governor,” the 60-year-old Oakland native and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee said. “I love