Tag: Washington news
Michigan dismissal highlights the challenges in prosecuting cases against Trump’s 2020 fake electors
LANSING, Mich. – Before the abandoned federal attempt to prosecute Donald Trump for trying to overturn his 2020 election loss, state and local prosecutors...
Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor for now while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire her
WASHINGTON – A federal court ruled Tuesday that embattled Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can remain in her position while she fights President Donald...
Trump dines at a restaurant near the White House to promote his DC crime crackdown
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump had dinner Tuesday night at a seafood restaurant near the White House, promoting his deployment of the National Guard...
Potential jurors return for the trial of a man charged with trying to assassinate Trump in Florida
FORT PIERCE, Fla. – Potential jurors on Tuesday returned for a second day of screening in the trial of a man charged with trying...
US and European officials meet to discuss new sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON – U.S. and European officials met at the U.S. Treasury Department on Monday evening to discuss various forms of economic pressure to exert...
Democrats seek information on Trump administration’s security clearance revocations
WASHINGTON – Democratic lawmakers on the House Intelligence Committee asked the Trump administration on Monday about its reasons for revoking the security clearances of...
A military approach to drug busts upends US efforts and raises legal questions
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard detects and detains scores of drug-running vessels in the Caribbean every year in its role as the world's...
Trump celebrates West Point alumni group canceling award ceremony to honor Tom Hanks
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump celebrated news on Monday that an alumni group from West Point canceled an award ceremony set to honor Tom...
Republicans are eager for President Trump to expand his use of the military on US soil
WASHINGTON – National Guard troops patrolling the streets of U.S. cities. Weapons of war deployed against international gangs suspected of drug trafficking. Military bases...
Jury selection begins in the trial of the man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida
FORT PIERCE, Fla. – Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the trial of a man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump...