The Senate majority leader offered to send any monetary court awards back to the U.S. Treasury. Senate Majority Leader John Thune offered Thursday to amend the controversial provision he slipped into last week’s government funding package that could award GOP senators hundreds of thousands of dollars for having their phone records seized without their knowledge … Read more
“I get feeling worn out, tired, and embattled,” the former president said to more than 30 lawmakers. Former President Barack Obama is embracing his role as mentor-in-chief, huddling with nearly three dozen freshman House Democrats at the Capitol Hill home of Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) at a Wednesday night event hosted by former Speaker Nancy … Read more
The White House already slashed tariffs on other global food imports last week as it works to lower grocery prices. President Donald Trump on Thursday eliminated tariffs on a large swath of Brazilian agricultural goods, including beef and coffee, dropping steep tariffs he imposed this summer as he feuded with Brazil’s government and President Luiz … Read more
In meetings this week, the Saudi crown prince has communicated to Trump his desire for increased American involvement in managing the humanitarian crisis. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signaled his intent to focus on an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan, a priority for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, whom the president met with in … Read more
The military said it detained 346 foreigners and confiscated nearly 10,000 mobile phones. BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government extended its crackdown on online scam activities to a second major location, detaining hundreds of foreigners and seizing thousands of mobile phones used to carry out the fraud, state media reported Wednesday. Myanmar is notorious for hosting … Read more
The way Europe promotes exports of traditional local produce is loathed by competitors in the U.S. and Australia. But other trade partners are copying it. AOSTA, Italy — The 380,000 wheels of Fontina PDO cheese matured each year are tiny in number compared to the millions churned out by more famous rivals — but that … Read more
The European People’s Party says it is a “lie” they negotiated with far right on green rules rollback. BRUSSELS — The far right last week broke through the firewall in the European Parliament and is now looking to flex its muscles again to secure a wider set of goals. Next on the target list: Deporting … Read more
The former vice president made her first appearance as a campaign surrogate since last year’s presidential election. Former Vice President Kamala Harris returned to the trail for the first time since her presidential election defeat, campaigning in a hard-fought Tennessee special election where Democrats are hoping to score an upset. Harris made an unexpected appearance … Read more
The White House push to redistrict ahead of the midterms suffered two more roadblocks Tuesday. President Donald Trump’s bad week got a lot worse on Tuesday when judges blocked his Texas gerrymander, leaving Republicans wondering whether the nationwide remapping effort was worth the political capital. A panel of federal judges ruled against Texas’ redrawn congressional … Read more
A two-bedroom accessory dwelling unit has been completed in Altadena, replacing a garage that burned in January’s Eaton fire. Ten months and 10 days after January’s wildfires devastated parts of Los Angeles, the first new home has been completed. A two-bedroom, 630-square-foot accessory dwelling unit in Altadena received a certificate of occupancy on Monday, Los … Read more