They say the project is taking place “without legally required approvals or reviews.” A Virginia couple has gone to court to try to block President Donald Trump from proceeding with demolition of the White House’s East Wing to make way for a new ballroom. Charles and Judith Voorhees filed a motion in Washington federal court … Read more
The liberal city was bracing for the arrival of federal agents. President Donald Trump backed off at the last moment from deploying federal law enforcement to San Francisco, Mayor Daniel Lurie said on Thursday — a reversal Trump confirmed in a social media post the same day. The decision averts, for now, a combustible standoff … Read more
Senior White House officials are airing their grievances with Israel as they look to build on a fragile ceasefire with Hamas. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said he was insulted by a vote in the Israeli Knesset over the annexation of the West Bank, adding his name to the list of senior White House … Read more
The donor list includes several billionaires who have looked to curry favor with the Trump administration. Dozens of companies and individual billionaires are lining up to pay for President Donald Trump’s 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, the administration revealed Thursday. The donors include tech giants whose leaders have dined with Trump during his second administration, including … Read more
The House Energy and Commerce chair said a crackdown “absolutely needs to be in place.” As Republicans formulate a plan to potentially extend key health insurance subsidies that are at the center of the government shutdown fight, House Energy and Commerce Chair Brett Guthrie warned in an interview Tuesday that any extension would “absolutely” need … Read more
Independent socialist Catherine Connolly’s coolness to Brussels and hostility to Donald Trump put her at odds with the Irish government. DUBLIN — She’s slammed NATO, voted against EU treaties, been accused of offering propaganda boosts for dictators from Russia to Syria — and now she’s on track to become Ireland’s next president. Catherine Connolly, a … Read more
The ex-governor made his comments about the Muslim front-runner as he seeks Republican support. NEW YORK — Andrew Cuomo suggested Thursday that his main rival in the race for New York City mayor would cheer if the 9/11 attacks happened again — a serious escalation in the war of words between the former governor and … Read more
President Donald Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in South Korea on Oct. 30, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday. The president will participate in a bilateral meeting with the Chinese leader at the end of a trip through three countries in … Read more
The attorney general slot remains Republicans’ best chance at victory. Abigail Spanberger remains the heavy favorite in Virginia’s race for governor, according to a new Washington Post-Schar School poll, even as the scandal engulfing fellow Democrat Jay Jones’ attorney general campaign has turned his race into a dead heat. Spanberger continues to hold a 12-point … Read more
The pardon comes as lawmakers are working to strike a bipartisan deal on a landmark crypto bill. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis condemned President Donald Trump’s move to pardon cryptocurrency mogul Changpeng Zhao on Thursday, saying it sends “a bad signal.” “I don’t like it,” the retiring North Carolina Republican told reporters. “He was convicted. He’s … Read more