El Salvador president denies Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s claims of abuse in prison

The president of El Salvador is refuting allegations made by Kilmar Abrego Garcia –  the man whose mistaken deportation by the Trump administration has fueled a monthslong legal saga – in which he said he was beaten and subject to psychological torture while in prison in the Central American country. President Nayib Bukele, in a post on

Trump “very disappointed” with his conversation with Putin about Ukraine

Washington — President Trump told reporters he’s “very disappointed” with his Thursday conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he “didn’t make any progress with him” during the call.  The Trump-Putin call came after the White House said the U.S. is halting some weapons shipments to Ukraine. The Trump administration said the decision was made

Trump to sign “big, beautiful bill” in July Fourth ceremony at White House

Watch: House passes Trump budget bill Watch: House passes Trump budget bill, sending legislation to president 36:18 Washington — President Trump is bringing pomp and circumstance to his signing of the “big, beautiful bill” on Friday, with a 4 p.m. Independence Day ceremony at the White House.  Some Republican members of Congress who voted to

Many Missouri laws restricting abortion blocked again by state judge

Jefferson City, Mo. — A Missouri judge blocked many of the state’s abortion restrictions Thursday, reimposing a preliminary injunction against them just a little over a month after the state’s highest court had lifted a previous hold. The order by Jackson County Circuit Judge Jerri Zhang said the abortion restrictions likely violate a state constitutional

Trump signs executive order calling for foreign tourists to pay higher national park fees

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling on the national park system to charge higher entry fees for foreign visitors. It instructs Interior Secretary Doug Burgum — who oversees the National Park Service — to “develop a strategy” to hike entrance fees and recreation pass fees for non-U.S. residents at any national park that

Staffing cuts to national parks could pose safety concerns for summer visitors

Assateague Island, Maryland — The shoreline of Maryland’s Assateague Island is a familiar place for surfer Zack Tyndall. A former firefighter paramedic, Tyndall often helped beachgoers there — but now, as the mayor of nearby Berlin, Maryland, he says safety isn’t guaranteed. “I don’t want to see anybody drown,” Tyndall told CBS News. “We had