Tag: Washington news
Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commisioner less than 2 months after his confirmation
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation, a White...
How closely do congressional delegations reflect how people vote? Not very
WASHINGTON – The Constitution makes it clear: “The People” get to pick those who'll represent their interests in the U.S. House of Representatives.But just...
Justice Department subpoenas New York AG James as it investigates whether she violated Trump rights
WASHINGTON – Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James for records related to a civil fraud case against President...
Appeals court tosses judge’s contempt finding against Trump administration in prison deportations
WASHINGTON – An appeals court on Friday tossed out a judge’s contempt finding against the Trump administration in a case over deportations to an...
Trump will host Armenia and Azerbaijan for a White House peace summit to end decades of conflict
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump will convene a peace summit at the White House on Friday with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan that...
Advocacy group sues Justice Department and FBI for access to Epstein records
WASHINGTON – An advocacy group sued the Justice Department and the FBI on Friday for records detailing their handling of the sex trafficking investigation...
The Latest: Trump orders federal law enforcers onto streets of Washington, DC
With President Donald Trump calling for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital city, the White House says there will be an increased presence...
Ukrainian troops have little hope for peace as Trump’s deadline for Russia arrives
DNIPROPETROVSK – Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield expressed little hope for a diplomatic solution to the war with Russia, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s...
Vance, UK foreign secretary will meet before US vice president’s vacation in the English countryside
LONDON – U.S. Vice President JD Vance is expected to meet with U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday at a stately home south...
Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to ‘make DC safe again’
WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday night that there will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation's capital to combat...