RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – The governor of Virginia has issued a pardon that strikes the conviction of a woman who was sentenced and convicted for…
Kushner Cos. says NYC probe over, but officials dispute that
NEW YORK (AP) – A New York City agency that oversees construction said Friday that Jared Kushner’s father is wrong in telling reporters that a…
Donald Trump appoints Rear Adm. Fears as homeland security adviser
President Trump appointed Rear Adm. Douglas Fears Friday as his new homeland security adviser, the latest staff change at the White House National Security Council.…
Gay activist who sued NYC for domestic partner benefits dies
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Connie Kurtz, a gay-rights activist who sued New York City for domestic-partner benefits in the 1980s, has died at…
Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Parson sworn in as governor after scandal-plagued Eric Greitens resigns
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Parson sworn in as governor after scandal-plagued Eric Greitens resigns. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump pardon of Dinesh D’Souza rights a wrong
President Trump raised eyebrows Thursday with an unorthodox use of his pardon power, letting filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza off the hook for campaign finance violations and…
Republicans pressured on discharge petition for Dreamers
House Republicans may be back home on vacation this week, but they are still facing pressure to join the rebellion against their party leaders and…
$1.5 trillion tax cut overhaul in 2017 left big mess, says Joint Committee on Taxation
Far from cutting loopholes, Republicans left the federal tax code just as messy after their $1.5 trillion overhaul last year, according to a new report…
The Latest: Illinois Legislature adjourns its spring session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Latest on legislative action in Springfield (all times local): 9:25 p.m. The Illinois General Assembly has adjourned its spring session.…
Inside the Beltway: Anti-Trump fervor backfires on Democrats
For months, Democrats have been warned by informed observers that they can’t build a winning election strategy for the 2018 midterms or the 2020 presidential…