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News Wrap: Patel sues The Atlantic over story alleging excessive drinking and absences

In our news wrap Monday, FBI Director Kash Patel filed a lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine over a story alleging "excessive drinking and unexplained absences," Monday marked the first day businesses could submit refund requests for tariffs paid before they were ruled unconstitutional and the House Ethics Committee defended its handling of sexual harassment cases involving members of Congress. [...]

Redistricting battle reaches Virginia as voters weigh new congressional map

In Virginia, voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a high-stakes ballot measure that could reshape the state's congressional map and potentially shift the balance of power in Washington. Supporters say it's a necessary response to aggressive Republican-led redistricting in other states. Opponents call it blatant partisanship. Lisa Desjardins reports. [...]

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on partisan redistricting and the midterms

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaving her post, partisan redistricting and the midterms and Democratic fundraising advantages. [...]

Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out as labor secretary, White House says

Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave her post in recent months. [...]

Four U.N. secretary-general candidates audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016

Chile's former President Michelle Bachelet — one of two women and one of three from Latin America — will be the first to face ambassadors from the U.N.'s 193 member nations during a three-hour question-and-answer session Tuesday. [...]

Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after U.S. officials die assisting in operation in Chihuahua

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend. [...]

AP sources: Witnesses subpoenaed to testify before D.C. grand jury in John Brennan investigation

The Justice Department has subpoenaed several witnesses to testify before a federal grand jury in Washington as part of its investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan. [...]

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking

FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine and its reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick, contending its article posted last week that talked about his alleged excessive drinking was a "malicious hit piece." [...]

Starmer says he made wrong judgment in appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he made the wrong judgment in appointing Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington. [...]

U.S. and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects

The United States and the Philippines have kicked off one of their largest combat exercises, aimed at deterring aggression in Asia. [...]

Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran

The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week. [...]

New era for Apple as names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years

John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman. [...]

Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids

Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials, weeks before the country hosts the Fifa World Cup. [...]

Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences. [...]

US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl

Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted. [...]

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after lifting tsunami warning

Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week. [...]

What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US

The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said. [...]

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February. [...]

Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'

The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch. [...]

Woman and child jumped off roof to escape deadly Louisiana shooting

Authorities say a father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in what appears to be a "domestic dispute". [...]

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