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A Virginia man charged with threatening Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell and others pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court,.
Activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.
Three summaries of interviews the FBI conducted in 2019 with a woman who had accused Trump of sexual assault are missing from the files, it has been reported.
The group that has sued to stop the ballroom said it would immediately try again. The planned $400 million project has been a top priority of the president.
Follow President Trumps progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.
Republicans still see immigration as a potent political issue, even as polling shows them losing their longtime edge on the topic.
The early race is wide open.
Forward momentum in the Senate came from a parade of dogs in Mardi Gras costumes as senators remain stuck on DHS funding.
Bill and Hillary Clinton have survived decades of scrutiny and conspiracy theories. Often, their adversaries come out on the losing end.
The move, announced by Vice President JD Vance, targets alleged health care fraud and signals a broader crackdown that could extend to other states.
Omar said her guest, Aliya Rahman, was aggressively handled.
The 14-percentage point advantage is the Democrats largest in decades and reflects Republicans slippery grasp on power in Washington.
The administration is considering plans that include building a new terminal and doing away with the people movers.
The president delivered a speech that tried to reshape the dark reality many Americans say they are feeling, according to polls.
At first, President Donald Trump stuck to a largely positive message. But his big speech took a turn about an hour in.
The Texas Democrat held a sign that read BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT APES! Its a reference to a video Trump shared on social media this month that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
In the face of headwinds, the president defended many of his unpopular policies.
Immigration was the most divisive issue, with supporters calling it Trumps best action and critics deeming it his worst.
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts says deteriorating conditions have led to safety hazards and health issues.
Rep. Michael Turner, co-chair of the congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, wrote to a top White House aide about his substantial concerns.
A number of prominent figures have stepped down or are facing investigations after their communications with Jeffrey Epstein and his former longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, were released last month.
In the age of algorithm-driven social media feeds, the audience for the speech is increasingly fragmented and entrenched in their political positions.
The players were honored to be included and are grateful for the acknowledgement, according to a team statement.
The incident follows a controversy last year when officials temporarily downgraded the hate symbol to potentially divisive in the services workplace harassment manual.
The vigil centered victims families and crime in defense of the presidents deportation campaign, even as public support for his approach softens.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman has said that a lack of munitions and allied support could mean greater danger for U.S. troops, people familiar with the talks say.
A federal judge in Florida blocked public release of special counsel Jack Smiths extensive report into the classified-documents case against President Donald Trump.
Dozens of municipalities are seeking billions in damages from oil and gas companies, often accusing them of misleading the public about the links between greenhouse gases and climate risks.
Videos of Patel celebrating in Italy went viral Sunday night, prompting criticism and questions about his judgment during a critical time for the FBI.
The former president announced last year he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He and his aides say hes doing well and has upcoming public appearances.
Tuesdays candidate filing deadline marks the unofficial end of the window to redistrict Maryland ahead of the 2026 midterms. Moore, a potential 2028 White House contender, refuses to concede defeat.
The latest crop of the partys recruits come from an array of working-class backgrounds, some having worked as farmers and ministers and served in the U.S. military.
The legislation underscores qualms that lawmakers in both parties have expressed about a push to set up facilities in their states and districts.
The man was identified as Austin Tucker Martin of North Carolina. The Secret Service said he was observed carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can.
Trump says hes sending a ship to care for Greenlands sick. But the territory doesnt want the help and the U.S. appears to have no hospital ships available to send.
The Pennsylvania governor and Democratic star is embroiled in a dispute with his neighbor that has escalated into an unlikely political saga.
Trump has walked all over Congress but prior presidents of both parties have stretched the bounds of emergency powers.
Ahead of the midterm elections, a wave of House and Senate members are retiring or running for other offices.
Democrats have made little headway in persuading Americans that they have better ideas or policies to offer.
President Donald Trump has approved a request for federal assistance in response to the massive sewage spill along the Potomac River.
A group of ex-members and veteran lawmakers have advanced an unusual lawsuit that could lead to larger salaries.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) has signed legislation that includes congressional redistricting maps that could favor Democrats 10-1 if voters pass a referendum.
For a decade, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested on Thursday, advocated globally for U.K. trade, cooking up deals that at times made his family cringe.
Although many leading MAGA voices are quieter than they were in June, some foreign policy experts who have advocated a more limited approach have continued to raise the alarm.
A pair of rulings on tariffs and National Guard deployment mark the justices first major decisions against the president. More may be coming.
The Republican-led House said Jesse Jackson cannot lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol. The NAACP criticized the decision.
The nearly immediate removal of longtime litigator James W. Hundley continues a clash over control of one of the countrys highest-profile prosecutors offices.

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