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Blanche meets with 2 key Republican senators forward of affirmation vote
Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy and Lisa Murkowski met on Capitol Hill Wednesday afternoon with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as they weigh whether to support […]
FAA investigating why aircraft was allowed to take off as Trump’s helicopter approached
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump’s helicopter was approaching Reagan National […]
Choose criticizes the Justice Division as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case
WASHINGTON — A federal judge decried efforts to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as he reluctantly dismissed the […]
Choose ‘reluctantly’ grants DOJ movement to dismiss ultimate prosecution in Jan. 6 assault
A federal judge on Tuesday “reluctantly” granted the Justice Department’s move to dismiss the final remaining prosecution stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on […]
Trump’s arch may hurt integrity of many Washington historic websites, report says
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot-tall (76-meter) memorial arch could disrupt the historical significance of dozens of sites near its planned location, according to […]
Guard deployment to Washington into 2029 will value roughly $1.4B, estimate reveals
WASHINGTON — The extension of the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, according to a Defense Department […]
US job openings slip to 7.4 million, however labor market stays resilient
WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings fell slightly in June, but the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of an economic shock from […]
Supreme Court docket will not halt $656M judgment in opposition to the PLO and Palestinian Authority
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor refused Monday to halt a $656 million judgment against Palestinian authorities in a long-running lawsuit filed by Americans […]
Trump overhaul may intestine Head Begin preschool requirements, leaving states to set guidelines
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration is planning a dramatic overhaul of Head Start that would gut its quality standards, upending the hallmarks of the […]
