The East Wing of the White House is gone. Here’s a look at some of the history made there.

“Tearing down those walls doesn’t diminish the significance of the work we accomplished there.” WASHINGTON — Betty Ford reportedly said that if the White House West Wing is the “mind” of the nation, then the East Wing — the traditional power center for first ladies — is the “heart.” That “heart” beat for more than … Read more

‘King-like powers’: Chris Murphy says Trump prefers the government to remain closed

The government is heading into its fourth week of a shutdown. Democrats are accusing President Donald Trump and GOP congressional leadership of refusing to negotiate as the country heads into week four of a government shutdown, with one senator saying Trump prefers the government to be closed. In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on … Read more

Lindsey Graham: Venezuelan land strikes a real possibility

The South Carolina senator defended President Trump’s boat strikes in the region. Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday defended the White House’s decision to strike Venezuelan boats, hinting that President Donald Trump may even “expand” military operations in the region. In an interview with CBS’ Margaret Brennan on “Face the Nation,” the South Carolina Republican said … Read more

Capitol agenda: Brace for sharper shutdown pain

Millions of Americans could go without food aid and troops could miss their paychecks this week. Congress is just days away from a significant escalation of shutdown pain. But with President Donald Trump in Asia all week, there’s little hope of an immediate breakthrough. Come Nov. 1, SNAP benefits will be halted for over 40 … Read more

Trump dangles prospect of Mar-a-Lago visit for Xi

U.S. president hints at reciprocal summits with Chinese leader next year as trade talks are revived. U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he expects to visit China next year and that President Xi Jinping would likely travel to “maybe Washington or Palm Beach or someplace” sometime after. “We pretty much agreed that I’ll be going … Read more

Musk back in Trump’s good graces after summer of public feuding

U.S. president confirms he and the billionaire have been chatting again since last month, marking a revival of a key alliance. U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that he’s been in touch with Elon Musk, saying the two have spoken “on and off” since sitting together at conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s funeral last month … Read more

Largest federal workers’ union calls for an immediate end to the shutdown

The American Federation of Government Employees urged Congress to immediately pass a clean continuing resolution. The nation’s largest union of federal workers is calling on Congress to pass a short-term funding bill and immediately end the government shutdown as it heads into a fifth workweek. In a strong condemnation of both parties on Monday, the … Read more

Biden says the nation is facing ‘dark days’ under Trump

The former president urged Americans to “get up” in the face of political divisions. Former President Joe Biden urged Americans to remain hopeful as the nation faces “dark days” in his first public appearance since completing a round of radiation therapy for prostate cancer. After receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Edward M. Kennedy … Read more