The Trump administration announced late Monday that it will ask a question about citizenship on the 2020 census, moving to restore a critical but controversial…
Brett Bruen, Obama official, says NSC slept on his 2014 Russia warning
An Obama administration official said he warned the National Security Council in 2014 that U.S. elections would be targeted by Russia, only to be met…
Texas congressman’s bill addresses child sex assault on base
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) – A congressman who represents Fort Hood has introduced legislation to change how authorities handle crimes including sexual assault that the…
Inside the Beltway: Condemning the NRA may backfire on Democrats
The National Rifle Association was vilified plenty during the recent March for Our Lives rally, and likely will remain a target of anti-gun groups in…
Closure of Seattle Russian consulate frustrates travelers
SEATTLE (AP) – The Trump administration’s decision to shutter the Russian consulate in Seattle displeased many Russian immigrants Monday, some of whom rushed to its…
Ryan Costello won’t seek re-election, blames Pennsylvania redistricting
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A Republican Pennsylvania congressman has announced that he will not seek re-election, boosting Democratic hopes of winning his House seat. U.S.…
David Shulkin likely out as VA secretary this week: reports
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump is planning to oust embattled Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin amid an extraordinary rebellion at the agency and…
Judge throws out Carter Page defamation lawsuit
A federal judge has thrown out former Trump campaign volunteer Carter Page’s defamation, terrorism and fraud lawsuit against a media giant whose news story was…
Special interest groups win big under new spending bill
Republicans and Democrats sparred over which party emerged victorious from the $1.3 trillion spending bill fight, but the real winners are thousands of interest groups…
Donald Trump won’t be adding Joseph diGenova, Victoria Toensing to legal team
The White House said Sunday that President Trump will not, as had been announced, be adding two new attorneys to the legal team handling the…