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The federal agent who fatally shot the executive director of Little Rock’s airport was justified in his use of force, a local prosecutor said on Friday. Read full article

The decision was expected because President Biden had invoked executive privilege to shield recordings subpoenaed by G.O.P. lawmakers. Read full article

As he vies to become the oldest president in American history, former President Donald J. Trump said this birthday was one he wanted to ignore. Read full article

The bishops acknowledged the church’s role in operating schools where Native American children faced abuses and forced assimilation. Read full article

The ruling was the first salvo in a national legal battle over the new regulations, which extend stronger protections to L.G.B.T.Q. students. Read full article

The senator’s accident in Maryland last weekend did not come as a surprise to some of his former staff members, who said he was a notoriously distracted driver. Read full article

The former president is engaging in policy briefings — but no role playing, or other traditional aspects of debate preparations — ahead of the June 27 debate against President Biden. Read full article

The Islamic State and Al Qaeda consider Africa ‘very fertile ground,’ said Christopher A. Wray, who is meeting with officials in Nigeria and Kenya. Read full article

The annual defense policy legislation emerged from a House committee with bipartisan backing, but Republicans loaded it with right-wing mandates targeting abortion, transgender care and diversity initiatives. Read full article

The justices found that the administration exceeded its power in prohibiting the sale and possession of the gun attachments. Read full article