Trump signs proclamation to send National Guard to secure U.S.-Mexico border
Asserting the situation had reached "a point of crisis," President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation directing the deployment of the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border to fight illegal immigration.
Asserting the situation had reached "a point of crisis," President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation directing the deployment of the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border to fight illegal immigration.
White House criticized over lack of diversity in intern program
A photo of the latest class of White House interns is drawing criticism from those who say it's a glaring representation of the lack of diversity in the Trump administration.
A photo of the latest class of White House interns is drawing criticism from those who say it's a glaring representation of the lack of diversity in the Trump administration.
US suspects cellphone spying devices in DC
For the first time, the U.S. government has publicly acknowledged the existence in Washington of what appear to be rogue devices that foreign spies and criminals could be using to track individual cellphones and intercept calls and messages.
For the first time, the U.S. government has publicly acknowledged the existence in Washington of what appear to be rogue devices that foreign spies and criminals could be using to track individual cellphones and intercept calls and messages.
President Trump wants military to secure US-Mexico border until wall built
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to use the military to secure the U.S.-Mexico border until his promised border wall is built.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to use the military to secure the U.S.-Mexico border until his promised border wall is built.
EPA chief's job not assured after Trump's praise -- and ire
President Donald Trump offered a measured gesture of support for the embattled head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday, but those words of encouragement for Scott Pruitt also came with a White House warning about the ethical questions surrounding his travel spending and ties to Washington lobbyists.
President Donald Trump offered a measured gesture of support for the embattled head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday, but those words of encouragement for Scott Pruitt also came with a White House warning about the ethical questions surrounding his travel spending and ties to Washington lobbyists.
RUSSIA INVESTIGATION: Dutch attorney gets 30 days in prison for lying to FBI in Russia probe
A Dutch attorney who lied to federal agents investigating former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced Tuesday to 30 days in prison in the first punishment handed down in special counsel's Russia investigation.
A Dutch attorney who lied to federal agents investigating former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced Tuesday to 30 days in prison in the first punishment handed down in special counsel's Russia investigation.
Trump calls for border legislation using 'nuclear option'
President Donald Trump demanded Monday that Congress pass new border legislation using the "Nuclear Option if necessary" to muscle it through the Senate — a drastic change in rules the Republican leader has previously dismissed.
President Donald Trump demanded Monday that Congress pass new border legislation using the "Nuclear Option if necessary" to muscle it through the Senate — a drastic change in rules the Republican leader has previously dismissed.
Trump goes after Amazon, again, over postal delivery
President Donald Trump is again attacking online retailer Amazon.com, calling its business deal with the U.S. Postal Service to deliver packages a money-losing agreement that hurts U.S. taxpayers. Federal regulators, however, have found the contract with Amazon to be profitable.
President Donald Trump is again attacking online retailer Amazon.com, calling its business deal with the U.S. Postal Service to deliver packages a money-losing agreement that hurts U.S. taxpayers. Federal regulators, however, have found the contract with Amazon to be profitable.
Dennis Rodman tweets photo of Kim Jong Un wearing Trump MAGA hat
The only man in the world who is friends with both the dictator running North Korea and the president of the United States hopes the two will hit it off when they meet in May.
The only man in the world who is friends with both the dictator running North Korea and the president of the United States hopes the two will hit it off when they meet in May.
Russia to expel 60 US diplomats
Russia on Thursday responded quid pro quo to the wave of Western expulsions of Russian diplomats over the poisoning of an ex-spy and his daughter in Britain, while a hospital treating the pair said the woman is improving rapidly and is out of critical condition.
Russia on Thursday responded quid pro quo to the wave of Western expulsions of Russian diplomats over the poisoning of an ex-spy and his daughter in Britain, while a hospital treating the pair said the woman is improving rapidly and is out of critical condition.
President Trump promoting infrastructure plan in Ohio
Attempting a policy reset, President Donald Trump will push for upgrades to the nation's aging roads and bridges Thursday in his first public appearance since an adult-film actress claimed on national TV that they had sex months after his wife gave birth to his fifth child.
Attempting a policy reset, President Donald Trump will push for upgrades to the nation's aging roads and bridges Thursday in his first public appearance since an adult-film actress claimed on national TV that they had sex months after his wife gave birth to his fifth child.
Trump fires Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin
President Donald Trump fired Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin on Wednesday and nominated White House doctor Ronny Jackson to replace him in the wake of a bruising ethics scandal and a mounting rebellion within the agency.
President Donald Trump fired Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin on Wednesday and nominated White House doctor Ronny Jackson to replace him in the wake of a bruising ethics scandal and a mounting rebellion within the agency.
Official: Indicted Maryland lawmaker submits resignation
A Maryland state senator facing federal bribery and obstruction of justice charges submitted a resignation letter Wednesday night.
A Maryland state senator facing federal bribery and obstruction of justice charges submitted a resignation letter Wednesday night.
US Supreme Court struggles with partisan redistricting again
Dealing with an issue that could affect elections across the country, Supreme Court justices wrestled Wednesday with how far states may go to craft electoral districts that give the majority party a huge political advantage.
Dealing with an issue that could affect elections across the country, Supreme Court justices wrestled Wednesday with how far states may go to craft electoral districts that give the majority party a huge political advantage.
Charlotte Pence talks about new book 'Marlon Bundo's A Day in the Life of the Vice President'
Charlotte Pence, daughter of Vice President of the United States Mike Pence, has written a new book about a day in the life at the White House through the eyes of Pence family rabbit, Marlon Bundo.
Charlotte Pence, daughter of Vice President of the United States Mike Pence, has written a new book about a day in the life at the White House through the eyes of Pence family rabbit, Marlon Bundo.
Biden: 'I shouldn't have said what I said' about Trump
Former Vice President Joe Biden clarified his remarks about taking President Donald Trump "behind the gym" and beating him up over remarks the New Yorker made about women
Former Vice President Joe Biden clarified his remarks about taking President Donald Trump "behind the gym" and beating him up over remarks the New Yorker made about women
Election Day same-day voter registration on Maryland ballot for November
Maryland voters will decide in November whether to allow residents to register and vote at their polling places on Election Day.
Maryland voters will decide in November whether to allow residents to register and vote at their polling places on Election Day.
Maryland poised to commit $167 million share for new Metro funding
One day after Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan declared a functioning Metro system could spell success or failure for the region to win Amazon’s second headquarters, the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee has opened hearings on the state’s new Metro funding bill.
One day after Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan declared a functioning Metro system could spell success or failure for the region to win Amazon’s second headquarters, the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee has opened hearings on the state’s new Metro funding bill.
White House denies probe into loans to Kushner company
The White House denied Tuesday that senior adviser Jared Kushner is under investigation by the White House Counsel's office over possible ethical or criminal violations in connection with more than $500 million in loans made last year to his family real estate company.
The White House denied Tuesday that senior adviser Jared Kushner is under investigation by the White House Counsel's office over possible ethical or criminal violations in connection with more than $500 million in loans made last year to his family real estate company.
Retired justice urges repeal of Second Amendment
WASHINGTON (AP) - Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is calling for the repeal of the Second Amendment to allow for significant gun control legislation. The 97-year-old Stevens says in an essay on The New York Times website that repeal would weaken the National Rifle Association's ability to "block constructive gun control legislation."
WASHINGTON (AP) - Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is calling for the repeal of the Second Amendment to allow for significant gun control legislation. The 97-year-old Stevens says in an essay on The New York Times website that repeal would weaken the National Rifle Association's ability to "block constructive gun control legislation."