Politics Jan 13 Smithsonian pressured to show Trump its plans for exhibits for America's 250th birthday The Smithsonian Institution gave the White House new documents on its planned exhibits Tuesday in response to a demand to share precise details of what its museums and other programs are doing for America's 250th birthday. The intent is to…
Politics Jan 06 How the Monroe Doctrine factors into the U.S. arrest of Venezuela's Maduro The doctrine formulated by President James Monroe was originally aimed at opposing European meddling in the Western Hemisphere. It has since been invoked repeatedly by subsequent presidents angling to justify U.S. intervention in the region.
World Jan 03 How U.S. forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in Caracas Trump, during a news conference Saturday at his Florida home, laid out the details of the overnight strike, after which he said Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were flown by helicopter to a U.S. warship.
Politics Dec 31 Trump issues the first vetoes of his term, rejecting 2 bipartisan natural resources bills President Donald Trump has issued the first vetoes of his second term, a move that had the effect of punishing backers who had opposed the president's positions on other issues.
Politics Dec 30 Who's retiring from Congress or not seeking reelection? Here's a guide Congressional retirements can be a key barometer before the midterm elections, an indicator of how much churn could be coming to Capitol Hill in the coming cycle.
Arts Dec 30 More artists cancel Kennedy Center performances after Trump renaming The Cookers, a jazz supergroup performing together for nearly two decades, announced their withdrawal from “A Jazz New Year’s Eve" on their website, saying the “decision has come together very quickly" and acknowledging frustration from those who may have planned…
Politics Dec 12 Sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image, administration says The Trump administration is arguing that requiring real-time American Sign Language interpretation of events like White House press briefings “would severely intrude on the President’s prerogative to control the image he presents to the public," part of a lawsuit seeking…
Politics Dec 11 Noem says seizure of oil tanker off Venezuelan coast linked to U.S. antidrug efforts The assertion, which came during Noem's testimony to the House Homeland Security Committee, provided the Trump administration’s most thorough assessment so far of why it took control of the vessel on Wednesday.
Politics Nov 20 Trump says Democrats' video message to military is 'seditious behavior' punishable by death President Donald Trump on Thursday accused half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition “punishable by DEATH” after the lawmakers — all veterans of the armed services and intelligence community — called on U.S. military members to uphold the constitution and…
Politics Nov 15 Trump severs ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, accusing Georgia Republican of going 'Far Left' The Friday night post on Truth Social seemingly marked a final break in a dispute that has been simmering for months. Greene, once a staunch MAGA supporter, has moderated her political stance, criticizing Republican leaders and diverging from Trump on…