Trump infrastructure proposal cites potential value of selling DC-area airports
President Donald Trump's long-awaited infrastructure plan calls for giving government agencies the authority to sell off airports, roads and other federal assets.
President Donald Trump's long-awaited infrastructure plan calls for giving government agencies the authority to sell off airports, roads and other federal assets.
President Abraham Lincoln honored on 209th anniversary of his birth
A wreath-laying and observance ceremony is taking place at D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial Monday to mark the two-hundred and ninth anniversary of the birth of the nation’s sixteenth President.
A wreath-laying and observance ceremony is taking place at D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial Monday to mark the two-hundred and ninth anniversary of the birth of the nation’s sixteenth President.
Trump to unveil $1.5 trillion infrastructure proposal
President Donald Trump on Monday will unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan, a $1.5 trillion proposal that fulfills a number of campaign goals, but relies heavily on state and local governments to produce much of the funding.
President Donald Trump on Monday will unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan, a $1.5 trillion proposal that fulfills a number of campaign goals, but relies heavily on state and local governments to produce much of the funding.
White House advisers come to defense of President Trump amid aide resignation, tweet
Reeling from the downfall of a senior aide, the White House was on the defensive Sunday, attempting to soften President Donald Trump's comments about the mistreatment of women while rallying around the embattled chief of staff.
Reeling from the downfall of a senior aide, the White House was on the defensive Sunday, attempting to soften President Donald Trump's comments about the mistreatment of women while rallying around the embattled chief of staff.
Pentagon receiving $700 billion in new budget bill
It's the biggest budget the Pentagon has ever seen: $700 billion. That's far more in defense spending than America's two nearest competitors, China and Russia, and will mean the military can foot the bill for thousands more troops, more training, more ships and a lot else.
It's the biggest budget the Pentagon has ever seen: $700 billion. That's far more in defense spending than America's two nearest competitors, China and Russia, and will mean the military can foot the bill for thousands more troops, more training, more ships and a lot else.
2nd White House staffer resigns after abuse allegations
A second White House staffer has departed the Trump administration in the wake of abuse allegations.
A second White House staffer has departed the Trump administration in the wake of abuse allegations.
Trump won't declassify Democratic memo on Russia probe
Citing national security concerns, the White House on Friday formally notified the House intelligence committee that President Donald Trump is "unable" to declassify a memo drafted by Democrats that counters GOP allegations about abuse of government surveillance powers in the FBI's Russia probe.
Citing national security concerns, the White House on Friday formally notified the House intelligence committee that President Donald Trump is "unable" to declassify a memo drafted by Democrats that counters GOP allegations about abuse of government surveillance powers in the FBI's Russia probe.
Kim Jong Un's sister takes seat behind VP Pence at Olympics
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s younger sister took her place among dignitaries from around the world, including U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, at the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Friday in an unprecedented visit to South Korea.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s younger sister took her place among dignitaries from around the world, including U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, at the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Friday in an unprecedented visit to South Korea.
Federal workers could see pay raises change to performance-based, White House officials say
The White House wants to change how more than 1.5 million federal workers are paid, emphasizing performance-based raises instead of the current system that generally increases pay based on tenure.
The White House wants to change how more than 1.5 million federal workers are paid, emphasizing performance-based raises instead of the current system that generally increases pay based on tenure.
Trump signs budget deal, government to reopen
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a $400 billion budget deal that sharply boosts spending and swells the federal deficit, ending a brief federal government shutdown that happened while most Americans were home in bed and most government offices were closed, anyway.
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a $400 billion budget deal that sharply boosts spending and swells the federal deficit, ending a brief federal government shutdown that happened while most Americans were home in bed and most government offices were closed, anyway.
Should federal workers go to work or not? Yes!
The bill to end the shutdown has received President Trump's signature and the question was should federal workers go to work on Friday or not? And it looks like the answer is yes!
The bill to end the shutdown has received President Trump's signature and the question was should federal workers go to work on Friday or not? And it looks like the answer is yes!
House hustles to pass budget deal, open gov't before workday
The Senate voted early Friday to reopen the government and pass a $400 billion budget deal, handing the measure off to the House for a pre-dawn debate where success is not assured.
The Senate voted early Friday to reopen the government and pass a $400 billion budget deal, handing the measure off to the House for a pre-dawn debate where success is not assured.
Senate votes to reopen government, passes budget deal
The Senate voted early Friday to reopen the government and pass a $400 billion budget deal, handing the measure off to the House for a pre-dawn debate where success is not assured.
The Senate voted early Friday to reopen the government and pass a $400 billion budget deal, handing the measure off to the House for a pre-dawn debate where success is not assured.
Danica Roem learning to navigate through challenges as freshman delegate in Virginia House
Danica Roem made history by winning a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates as an openly transgender woman. Now, she is learning the ropes and navigating the politics in the state's capitol.
Danica Roem made history by winning a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates as an openly transgender woman. Now, she is learning the ropes and navigating the politics in the state's capitol.
Kelly in harsh spotlight after White House senior aide's resignation
Pressure mounted on White House chief of staff John Kelly Thursday as questions swirled about his defense of a senior aide he fought to keep in a highly sensitive West Wing job despite accusations of spousal abuse from two ex-wives.
Pressure mounted on White House chief of staff John Kelly Thursday as questions swirled about his defense of a senior aide he fought to keep in a highly sensitive West Wing job despite accusations of spousal abuse from two ex-wives.
Senate celebrates budget deal -- but shutdown still possible
Senate leaders brokered a long-sought budget agreement Wednesday that would shower the Pentagon and domestic programs with an extra $300 billion over the next two years. But both Democratic liberals and GOP tea party forces swung against the plan, raising questions about its chances just a day before the latest government shutdown deadline.
Senate leaders brokered a long-sought budget agreement Wednesday that would shower the Pentagon and domestic programs with an extra $300 billion over the next two years. But both Democratic liberals and GOP tea party forces swung against the plan, raising questions about its chances just a day before the latest government shutdown deadline.
FBI texts reveal admiring view of then-director James Comey
The day in July 2016 that FBI Director James Comey defended to Congress the bureau's decision in the Hillary Clinton email probe, two FBI officials traded admiring texts about his verbal dexterity — and mocking jibes at the lawmakers questioning him.
The day in July 2016 that FBI Director James Comey defended to Congress the bureau's decision in the Hillary Clinton email probe, two FBI officials traded admiring texts about his verbal dexterity — and mocking jibes at the lawmakers questioning him.
Pentagon says Trump ordered Washington military parade
President Donald Trump has asked the Pentagon to plan a grand parade of the U.S. armed forces in Washington this year to celebrate military strength, officials said Tuesday.
President Donald Trump has asked the Pentagon to plan a grand parade of the U.S. armed forces in Washington this year to celebrate military strength, officials said Tuesday.
House passes temporary federal spending bill to prevent government shutdown, heads to Senate
Buoyed by the sudden likelihood of a budget pact, lawmakers are on track avoid a repeat of last month's government shutdown — though President Donald Trump unexpectedly raised the possibility of closing things down again if he can't have his way on immigration.
Buoyed by the sudden likelihood of a budget pact, lawmakers are on track avoid a repeat of last month's government shutdown — though President Donald Trump unexpectedly raised the possibility of closing things down again if he can't have his way on immigration.
Law enforcement officials urge president for illegal immigration reform
The Sheriff of Loudoun County Virginia is urging the Trump administration to keep up the pressure on crimes committed by illegal immigrants.
The Sheriff of Loudoun County Virginia is urging the Trump administration to keep up the pressure on crimes committed by illegal immigrants.