Politics May 20 YOLO for GOP members? What unencumbered Republicans could mean for Trump's agenda In a Republican-led Congress defined by deference to President Donald Trump, there's a small but steadily growing cohort who have found themselves more willing to break with the White House.
Politics May 20 Barney Frank, financial reformer and trailblazer for gay rights, dies at 86 The longtime Democratic congressman and leading liberal brought new visibility to gay rights and crafted the most significant reforms to the financial system in a generation. Frank was known for his acerbic wit, combative style and focus on marginalized communities.
Politics May 15 Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac River President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans in a tightly regulated park along the Potomac River, potentially opening a new legal fight over whether his administration is ignoring the approvals process that typically governs…
World Apr 28 WATCH: Trump welcomes King Charles to the White House on his day of diplomacy in Washington Under gray, drizzly skies, President Donald Trump welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House in a ceremony on the South Lawn, with the president quipping that it was a “beautiful British day.”…
World Apr 28 WATCH: King Charles III calls for renewed partnership in historic address to Congress King Charles III acknowledged “times of great uncertainty” as he expressed gratitude to the American people and marked the 250th anniversary of independence from Britain in a speech to the U.S. Congress that highlighted the bonds between the two countries…
Politics Apr 14 New head of the Kennedy Center tries to show that the building really needs a renovation Trump's move to shutter the building for two years starting in July, which was approved by the board last month, has spurred lawsuits and an outcry that the closure is merely a response to plunging sales as artists canceled Kennedy…
World Apr 10 The Iran war exposed Republican rifts. Trump's exit efforts haven't healed them yet In the decade since President Donald Trump's “America First” movement rose to power by rejecting military intervention, his coalition has rarely been tested the way it is now.
Politics Mar 26 Democratic lawmaker asks judge to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center In a motion filed Wednesday, Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio argues that Congress was clear in its intent that the Kennedy Center is named for the late President John F. Kennedy — and no one else.
Nation Mar 23 Historic preservation groups sue Trump to block Kennedy Center changes A coalition of preservation groups is suing to stop major physical changes at the Kennedy Center under President Donald Trump’s renovation plans.
Politics Mar 16 Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president The widely expected decision comes in the wake of numerous resignations and cancellations during President Donald Trump's second term, although Trump himself has cited the need for repairs as a reason for the closure.