In a crushing blow to the former president, the court denied his request to halt the transfer of the documents from the National Archives to the House select committee investigating the Capitol riot. Just hours after the court’s ruling removed the final legal obstacle, hundreds of pages were already being handed over, The New York Times reported. The documents that are set to be released include Trump’s presidential diaries, logs of phone calls and handwritten notes from top aides including his chief of staff Mark Meadows....

Cradled by Organ Pipe Cactus, the Sonoran Desert is home to at least 16,000 years of human history. Yet, according to the NPS’s report, which was obtained by The Washington Post through the Freedom of Information Act, the Trump administration’s border wall bid could see a significant share of that put at risk. Forming part of the Old Salt Trail, a prehistoric trade route ancient cultures used to transport northern Mexican commodities like salt and obsidian before the arrival of Spanish missionaries, Western settlers and others who relied on the route, the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is home to countless artifacts....

On November 15, Trump announced that he would be running again for president following his loss to Joe Biden in 2020. While DeSantis has not officially announced he is standing in the election, he is widely expected to run as the Republican nomination. A FiveThirtyEight report has highlighted that the majority of recent polling, conducted before Trump’s announcement, has shown DeSantis beating Trump. A YouGov poll conducted between November 13 and November 15, with a sample size of 432 adults, put DeSantis ahead by 7 points at 46 percent compared to Trump’s 39 percent....

His administration is reportedly weighing a plan that would allow homeowners with lost income to defer mortgage payments—perhaps for months—and has immediately suspended foreclosures and evictions for single-family homes with government-backed mortgages. Additionally, the White House has asked Congress to formalize a plan that would authorize cash payments directly to American households. Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, one of the president’s most vocal detractors, called these moves “incredible” and “the right response in this critical time....

In a post shared by New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Texas Representative Diego Bernal sought to sum up his main takeaway after paying a visit to Border Patrol stations in El Paso. Noting that other politicians, including Ocasio-Cortez, had already made such visits and “showed us a lot,” about the conditions and treatment that migrant children, women and men detained in U.S. facilities face, Bernal said it was “hard to write or explain everything I’m feeling a day later....

Trump announced Sunday that U.S. troops would be withdrawn from the Syrian-Turkish border region, currently held by Kurdish authorities who liberated the area from ISIS. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been itching to invade the area and clear out Kurdish militias he considers terrorist groups and enemies of Ankara. The presence of U.S. troops has prevented a Turkish assault. But following a phone conversation between Trump and Erdogan, it was announced that American soldiers would leave the area, green-lighting a new Turkish operation....

Speaking on Fox News’ Life, Liberty & Levin to promote his new book, Our Journey Together, Trump suggested that he may not have survived his presidency if Comey was not relieved of his position in May 2017. Trump also used the interview to describe the Muller investigation into Russian interference during the 2016 election as a “hoax” while condemning Hillary Clinton and late Republican Senator John McCain for helping to push the allegations....

Trump announced Tuesday that he has agreed to buy the picturesque links course and resort on the west coast of Scotland, which has hosted the British Open four times. The most recent was in 2009, when Stewart Cink won a playoff over 59-year-old Tom Watson. The most famous was in 1977, the "Duel in the Sun" that featured Watson defeating Jack Nicklaus. "It is an honor and privilege to own one of golf's greatest and most exciting properties," Trump said....

Biden’s camp believes this current “third wave” of the virus seals the deal in a race that’s been largely defined by the administration’s poor handling of the pandemic. But the Trump campaign’s internal polling shows the president with a glimmer of hope, according to three aides interviewed for this story. (They requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the record.) The president’s campaign says it is now tied with Biden in the critical state of Pennsylvania, following the former vice president’s statement in last Thursday’s debate that he had never called for an end to fracking and that he would “transition” out of the oil industry....

The 19-year-old goalkeeper became an unpopular figure with many fans last year, when a protracted transfer saga ended with him signing a new four-year deal after courting interest from other clubs. Last Sunday, Donnarumma reportedly tried to throw his shirt into the crowd following the 1-1 draw with Atalanta only for a number of ultras to force him to turn away from the stands. The unrest and the imminent arrival of Pepe Reina from Napoli has increased speculation over Donnarumma’s future, despite sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli insisting they want him to stay....

Zola: Chelsea should sign Belotti The 18-year-old goalkeeper, who had been linked with the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, has brought the long-running saga over his future to an end by committing to the San Siro club until 2021. Donnarumma, who is represented by agent Mino Raiola, had rejected an offer to extend his contract beyond 2018, but the promise of improved terms – thought to be €6million a year – have encouraged a change of heart....

In response to news of NRA donor David Dell’Aquila’s lawsuit, the organization’s outside counsel, William A. Brewer III, said in a written statement to Newsweek that “the lawsuit is totally without merit.” Dell’Aquila filed what could become a class action claim in federal court on Tuesday alleging that the NRA is misrepresenting to donors how it uses their contributions. The suit further accused top NRA officials of financial improprieties, the result of months of reporting on the group’s spendthrift attitude towards its most high-profile employee, CEO Wayne LaPierre....

The Spain international made a £13.8 million move to the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2016, with City seeing off interest from Barcelona to land the 30-year-old. Nolito has, however, been restricted to just 28 appearances in all competitions, with only nine of those being Premier League starts. Who could Man City sell this summer? With his future in England uncertain, Mourino says he would happily bring a top talent back to his club if he follows the lead of ex-Liverpool man Iago Aspas and accepts a smaller salary....

Gotze, 25, made his first appearance for Dortmund in seven months in a 3-0 Bundesliga win over Wolfsburg. Dortmund 25/1 to win Champions League The Germany international had been out of competitive action since January 29 after it was discovered he was suffering with a metabolic disorder. Bosz was pleased to see Gotze return but said he would be cautious in how he handled the midfielder’s comeback. “It went really well....

Tuesday’s quarter-final first leg was postponed until Wednesday after Dortmund’s team bus was attacked, leaving their defender Marc Bartra hospitalised with a wrist injury. BVB gives performance of season in loss Monaco beat their hosts 3-2 in a match that passed without incident until police found two unattended bags in the south-east section of the stadium and a mobile phone outside, which led to the north stand being held back....

Martinez, 20, has been linked to the likes of Monaco, Manchester United and Arsenal among others after bursting onto the scene in Argentina this year. BVB 4/6 to beat Schalke The striker was also in discussions over a move to Atletico Madrid for 2018, a transfer that eventually failed to materialise. His performances have now caught the eye of the Bundesliga giants, as his father Mario revealed that emissaries from Dortmund watched Martinez put Boca Juniors to the sword....

The 26-year-old has signed a four-year contract with BVB after a deal in the region of €20 million (£17.6m) was reportedly agreed between the clubs. The Denmark international, who had been linked with a transfer to the Premier League, moves to Signal Iduna Park only 18 months on from joining Werder from Copenhagen. “Borussia Dortmund have always had a top-class experience with Denmark internationals,” sporting director Michael Zorc told the club’s official website....

The Red Sox right-hander has attracted questions about it since TV cameras caught it hanging off the side of his head in between innings. But he’s worn it for three years to prevent him from grinding his teeth. Now that Fister has established himself as at least the Red Sox’s No. 4 starter, mouths of teeth across New England have less reason to grind. Fister is now 5-7 with a 3....