Tag: Washington news
Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut $783 million of research funding in anti-DEI push
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration can slash hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding in its push to cut federal diversity, equity...
Trump blames renewable energy for rising electricity prices. Experts point elsewhere
WASHINGTON – With electricity prices rising at more than twice the rate of inflation, President Donald Trump has lashed out at renewable energy sources...
Rep. Chip Roy, an outspoken fiscal conservative, is running for Texas attorney general
WASHINGTON – Republican Rep. Chip Roy, an outspoken fiscal conservative known for his willingness to challenge party leadership, announced Thursday that he is running...
The Latest: California Democrats will vote on a new congressional map to counter Texas
The national redistricting battle enters its next phase with California Democrats scheduled Thursday to pass a new congressional map for voters to consider in...
Is empathy a sin? Some conservative Christians argue it can be
WASHINGTON – Empathy is usually regarded as a virtue, a key to human decency and kindness. And yet, with increasing momentum, voices on the...
State Department employee fired after questioning talking points on Israel and Gaza
WASHINGTON – The State Department has fired a press officer who was responsible for drafting Trump administration talking points about policy toward Israel and...
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...