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Tsunami threat for Papua New Guinea after 6.9 magnitude earthquake

A tsunami warning has been issued for Papua New Guinea after a strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific island nation.

Over 500 law firms sign brief backing Perkins Coie suit against Trump

More than 500 law firms moved to file an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie's lawsuit against the Trump administration's executive order that targeted the firm.

DOGE arrives at Peace Corps, is set to gain access to internal systems: Sources

Members of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency arrived at the Peace Corps headquarters on Friday to begin a review of their internal systems, sources said.

Trump admin live updates: IRS eliminating civil rights office amid layoffs

The agency had previously drawn up plans to cut roughly 18% to 20% of the 100,000-person workforce by the middle of May.

SCOTUS sides with Trump, stays order requiring pay-out of teacher training grants

The Supreme Court issued an order Friday allowing the Trump administration to move forward with cancellation of federal funding for teacher training initiatives.

Dow closes down 2,200 points, Nasdaq enters bear market amid tariff fallout

The major selloff extended losses touched off by Trump's sweeping new tariffs.

WATCH: Bald eagle stares down dog as owners watch: 'Could she carry our dog away?'

A Washington family and their dog Gnocchi were transfixed when they spotted a bald eagle peering in the glass door of their lakeside home.

Laid-off federal workers likely targets of US adversaries: Intelligence

Adversaries are targeting federal workers who have been laid off amid the Trump administration's attempt to downsize to recruit as spies, according to new intelligence.

Judge orders government to return Maryland man deported in 'error' to El Salvador

A judge on Friday ordered the government to facilitate the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was deported in error to El Salvador.

WATCH: Sleepy service dogs rest beneath plane passengers' seats

The two adorable golden retrievers were a welcome surprise!

Trump to delay TikTok ban as Walmart considers throwing hat in ring to buy the app

Trump is pushing the deadline for TikTok to be banned or sold off by it's Chinese-owned parent company, as sources say Walmart is actively considering buying the app.

US adversaries attempt to recruit laid-off government workers as spies: Intelligence

Adversaries are targeting federal workers who have been laid off amid the Trump administration's attempt to downsize to recruit as spies, according to new intelligence.

Judge hearing arguments over Maryland man deported by 'error' to El Salvador

A judge is hearing arguments Friday in the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador despite having protected legal status.

Interim US attorney for DC likens Jan. 6 cases to Japanese internment

Ed Martin said he's "expanded" the scope of his inquiry into the office's handling of cases stemming from the Jan. 6 attack, according to an email obtained by ABC News.

Interim US attorney for DC says he's 'expanded' investigation into Jan. 6 cases

Ed Martin said he's "expanded" the scope of his inquiry into the office's handling of cases stemming from the Jan. 6 attack, according to an email obtained by ABC News.