Politics Nov 08 Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz By Mike Catalini, Associated Press
Politics Nov 07 Judge wants former U.S. attorney to investigate whether the government misled her in Trump golf case The administration plans to close the East Potomac Golf Course and park on Nov. 15 with the intention of constructing a "World Class, championship-level golf course that is capable of hosting major events."… By Gary Fields, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press
Politics Nov 07 In his words: Stephen Miller is an immigration hardliner and a bombastic critic of Democrats An outspoken defender of President Donald Trump's most far-reaching goals to remake government going back to his 2016 run for president, Miller is known for his harsh language and unapologetic bombast. By Will Weissert, Moriah Balingit, Associated Press
Politics Oct 31 Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin There are now three lawsuits calling for a halt to potential work on a monument that would rise 250 feet on a patch of grass off the bridge that spans the Potomac River, connecting the city with Arlington National Cemetery. By Gary Fields, Associated Press
Politics Oct 25 Judge asked to compel Trump administration to disclose emails and texts about Kennedy Center plans A list of records in the Kennedy Center's possession suggests that Trump has been in “near-constant contact” with the center's management, either directly or through intermediaries, plaintiffs' lawyers said in a court filing on Sunday. By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press
Oct 23 Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press The Trump administration has suggested that state prosecutors don’t have jurisdiction to investigate federal officers, while Minnesota officials have said they don’t trust the federal government to investigate itself. Continue reading
Oct 18 Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and more in CBS town hall By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The string of sharp queries, some from voters who said they had supported him and President Donald Trump, previewed the rocky path Vance may face trying to answer for the administration’s record if he runs for president himself in 2028. Continue reading
Sep 26 Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress By Kevin Freking, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Most of the cuts are focused on Health and Human Services programs that serve refugees and unaccompanied minors accused of being in the country illegally. Continue reading
Sep 06 Trump administration makes another appeal to Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions By Lindsay Whitehurst, Gary Fields, Associated Press The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Donald Trump’s executive order for the November elections. Continue reading
Sep 05 Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses By Steven Sloan, Gary Fields, Russ Bynum, Associated Press No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center's vice president for public relations. Continue reading