Tag: Washington news
Some Democrats want new leadership. Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden says he has what it takes to resist Trump
WASCO, Ore. – Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden is in his fifth decade in Congress and showing no inclination to step aside even as pressure...
As federal takeover threats loom, the city of Washington waits for the White House to make its move
WASHINGTON – Around 2 a.m., noisy revelers emerging from clubs and bars packed the sidewalks of U Street in Washington, many of them seeking...
Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote
WASHINGTON – The man who oversees the nation's military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should...
Trump executive order gives politicians control over all federal grants, alarming researchers
NEW YORK – An executive order signed by President Donald Trump late Thursday aims to give political appointees power over the billions of dollars...
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...