Tag: George Washington
Trump will meet Japan’s new prime minister and address US troops in next stop on Asia trip
TOKYO – President Donald Trump begins one of his busiest days of his Asia trip on Tuesday, meeting with the new Japanese prime minister,...
For Japan’s new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truck
TOKYO – President Donald Trump arrives Monday in Japan where new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is banking on building a friendly personal relationship with...
Q&A: A look at the National Guard’s role as Trump seeks to deploy troops in Oregon and Chicago
President Donald Trump's efforts to send National Guard troops into U.S. cities — including Los Angeles; Portland, Oregon; and Chicago — over the objections...
George Clooney’s Italian job: Memorable moments from the Venice Film Festival and beyond
VENICE – No Hollywood star seems as intrinsically tied to Venice as George Clooney.Twenty-seven years ago he attended his first Venice Film Festival with...
In Washington police takeover, federal agents and National Guard take on new tasks
They typically investigate drug lords, weapons traffickers or cyber criminals. This week, though, federal agents are fanning out across the nation's capital as part...
Trump once decried the idea of presidential vacations. His Scotland trip is built around golf
EDINBURGH – During sweaty summer months, Abraham Lincoln often decamped about 3 miles (5 kilometers) north of the White House to the Soldiers' Home,...
Postal Service marks 250th anniversary with stamps honoring Ben Franklin and postal carriers
The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday marked its upcoming 250th anniversary with the release of new commemorative stamps, including an exclusive, modernized version of...
A year before declaring independence, colonists offered ‘Olive Branch’ petition to King George III
NEW YORK – Alarmed by the policies of President Donald Trump, millions turned out last month for protests around the United States and overseas....