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…
Politics Nov 12 Rep. Grijalva signs petition on Epstein files, giving it the 218th signature needed to force House vote Grijalva was sworn in as the newest member of Congress on Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last held by her late father.
Politics Oct 15 JD Vance dismisses bipartisan outrage over racist and offensive Young Republican group chat The public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers prompted bipartisan calls for those involved to be removed from or resign their positions.
Politics Sep 21 Trump pushes Bondi to pursue cases against his foes as he ramps up retribution campaign In a post on social media this weekend addressed to Bondi, Trump said “nothing is being done” on investigations into some of his foes. “We can’t delay any longer, it’s killing our reputation and credibility,” he said.