Tag: Washington news
Appeals court allows Trump to end temporary protections for migrants from Central America and Nepal
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided with the Trump administration and halted for now a lower court’s order that had kept...
Gabbard slashing intelligence office workforce by 40%, cutting budget by more than $700 million
WASHINGTON – The Office of National Intelligence will dramatically reduce its workforce and cut its budget by more than $700 million annually, the Trump...
Obama applauds Newsom’s California redistricting plan as ‘responsible’ as Texas GOP pushes new maps
Former President Barack Obama has waded into states' efforts at rare mid-decade redistricting efforts, saying he agrees with California Gov. Gavin Newsom's response to...
A look at those Trump has targeted in tactic of revoking security clearances
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration's announcement this week that it would rescind the security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials was...
US sanctions more ICC judges, prosecutors for probes into alleged American, Israeli war crimes
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on the International Criminal Court for pursuing investigations into U.S. and Israeli officials for alleged...
National Guard vehicle collides with civilian car near US Capitol, trapping one person
WASHINGTON – A National Guard vehicle collided with a civilian car less than a mile from the U.S. Capitol on Thursday morning as troops...
The Latest: Texas GOP poised to approve map gerrymandered for their advantage
The first domino in a growing national redistricting battle is likely to fall Wednesday as the Republican-controlled Texas legislature is expected to pass a...
As hurricane season collides with immigration agenda, fears increase for those without legal status
If a major hurricane approaches Central Florida this season, Maria knows it's dangerous to stay inside her wooden, trailer-like home. In past storms, she...
Trump moves to use the levers of presidential power to help his party in the 2026 midterms
President Donald Trump has made clear in recent weeks that he’s willing to use the vast powers of his office to prevent his party...
Trump’s federal law-enforcement crackdown ripples through DC neighborhoods
WASHINGTON – The main drag in Washington's Columbia Heights neighborhood is typically crammed with people peddling pupusas, fresh fruit, souvenirs and clothing. On Tuesday,...