Trump steps up effort to dispute and distract on Russia
After weeks on the defensive, President Donald Trump has stepped up his efforts to dispute, downplay and distract from revelations stemming from the investigations into the Kremlin's interference in last year's election and possible Russian ties to his campaign associates.
After weeks on the defensive, President Donald Trump has stepped up his efforts to dispute, downplay and distract from revelations stemming from the investigations into the Kremlin's interference in last year's election and possible Russian ties to his campaign associates.
Trump donates first 3 months of salary to Park Service
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is donating the first three months of his salary to the National Park Service. White House press secretary Sean Spicer handed an oversized check for $78,333.32 to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke during Monday's briefing. The billionaire businessman turned president had promised to forgo his presidential salary. By law he must be paid, so he is donating...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is donating the first three months of his salary to the National Park Service. White House press secretary Sean Spicer handed an oversized check for $78,333.32 to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke during Monday's briefing. The billionaire businessman turned president had promised to forgo his presidential salary. By law he must be paid, so he is donating...
LGBTQ activists to hold ‘Queer Dance Party' protest outside Ivanka Trump's house
To protest against the signing of President Donald Trump's executive order earlier this week rolling back on the Obama administration’s efforts to combat climate change, LGBTQ activists plan to gather Saturday night for a “Queer Dance Party for Climate Justice” outside of Ivanka Trump’s Washington D.C. home.
To protest against the signing of President Donald Trump's executive order earlier this week rolling back on the Obama administration’s efforts to combat climate change, LGBTQ activists plan to gather Saturday night for a “Queer Dance Party for Climate Justice” outside of Ivanka Trump’s Washington D.C. home.
Too soon to discuss immunity for Flynn, investigators say
President Donald Trump says his former national security adviser, Mike Flynn, is right to ask for immunity in exchange for talking about Russia.
President Donald Trump says his former national security adviser, Mike Flynn, is right to ask for immunity in exchange for talking about Russia.
STATE OF THE DISTRICT: Bowser wants to protect youth, Congress to stay out of city's affairs
Hundreds of people gathered at the University of the District of Columbia for Mayor Muriel Bowser’s State of the District Address. She spoke for about an hour about her work and successes in the city as well as her future goals.
Hundreds of people gathered at the University of the District of Columbia for Mayor Muriel Bowser’s State of the District Address. She spoke for about an hour about her work and successes in the city as well as her future goals.
Michael Flynn in talks with Congress, wary of prosecution
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is in discussions with the House and Senate intelligence committees on receiving immunity from "unfair prosecution" in exchange for agreeing to be questioned as part of ongoing probes into possible contacts between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia, his attorney said Thursday.
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is in discussions with the House and Senate intelligence committees on receiving immunity from "unfair prosecution" in exchange for agreeing to be questioned as part of ongoing probes into possible contacts between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia, his attorney said Thursday.
Trump appeals Hawaii judge's new ruling blocking travel ban
President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday appealed the latest court ruling against his revised travel ban to the same court that refused to reinstate the original version.
President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday appealed the latest court ruling against his revised travel ban to the same court that refused to reinstate the original version.
Bowser asks Trump for DC control over RFK Stadium site
Washington's mayor is asking President Donald Trump to hand over land controlled by the National Park Service.
Washington's mayor is asking President Donald Trump to hand over land controlled by the National Park Service.
Vandals target anti-Trump billboard in Phoenix
A billboard with an anti-Donald Trump message has become the target of vandals in Phoenix near Grand Avenue and Fillmore.
A billboard with an anti-Donald Trump message has become the target of vandals in Phoenix near Grand Avenue and Fillmore.
As GOP schism grows, Trump attacks fellow Republicans
President Donald Trump trained his fire on members of his own party Thursday, declaring in the aftermath of the Republican's failed health care push that the conservative Freedom Caucus will hurt the entire GOP agenda. He vowed to "fight them" in 2018 if they don't get behind him.
President Donald Trump trained his fire on members of his own party Thursday, declaring in the aftermath of the Republican's failed health care push that the conservative Freedom Caucus will hurt the entire GOP agenda. He vowed to "fight them" in 2018 if they don't get behind him.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signs HB2 repeal bill into law
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A compromise to end North Carolina's "bathroom bill" has crossed an early hurdle when it was approved by the state Senate rules committee.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A compromise to end North Carolina's "bathroom bill" has crossed an early hurdle when it was approved by the state Senate rules committee.
China's Xi to meet Trump in Mar-a-Lago on April 6-7
President Donald Trump will meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for the first time on April 6-7 at Trump's Florida resort, China's foreign ministry announced Thursday, amid a range of pressing issues from trade, to North Korea and territorial claims in the South China Sea.
President Donald Trump will meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for the first time on April 6-7 at Trump's Florida resort, China's foreign ministry announced Thursday, amid a range of pressing issues from trade, to North Korea and territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Metro GM Paul Wiedefeld meets with Congress on funding
Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld is working to make Metro strong and safe again, but in order to do that, funds are needed.
Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld is working to make Metro strong and safe again, but in order to do that, funds are needed.
Ivanka Trump's fashion sales are skyrocketing despite boycott calls
According to the new president of the brand, sales of Ivanka Trump's fashion line have been surging since she was dropped from several retailers.
According to the new president of the brand, sales of Ivanka Trump's fashion line have been surging since she was dropped from several retailers.
Nationals: President Trump declined invite for Opening Day 1st pitch
The Washington Nationals say President Donald Trump has declined an invitation to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before their game on opening day.
The Washington Nationals say President Donald Trump has declined an invitation to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before their game on opening day.
Congressman John Culberson holds town hall meeting
A lot of yelling. plenty of green and red cards held up -- it was a packed room inside the auditorium at Spring Branch Middle School where Congressman John Culberson conducted a town hall meeting on Saturday afternoon.
A lot of yelling. plenty of green and red cards held up -- it was a packed room inside the auditorium at Spring Branch Middle School where Congressman John Culberson conducted a town hall meeting on Saturday afternoon.
Attorney General: Sanctuary cities are risking federal money
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he is "urging states and local jurisdictions to comply with these federal laws."
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he is "urging states and local jurisdictions to comply with these federal laws."
Finger-pointing on Hill as GOP assesses health bill loss
President Donald Trump's aides opened the door to working with moderate Democrats on health care and other issues while Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer quickly offered to find common ground with Trump for repairing former President Barack Obama's health care law.
President Donald Trump's aides opened the door to working with moderate Democrats on health care and other issues while Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer quickly offered to find common ground with Trump for repairing former President Barack Obama's health care law.
AP Exclusive: Price tag of North Carolina's LGBT law: $3.76B
Despite Republican assurances that North Carolina's "bathroom bill" isn't hurting the economy, the law limiting LGBT protections will cost the state more than $3.76 billion in lost business over a dozen years, according to an Associated Press analysis.
Despite Republican assurances that North Carolina's "bathroom bill" isn't hurting the economy, the law limiting LGBT protections will cost the state more than $3.76 billion in lost business over a dozen years, according to an Associated Press analysis.
Trump, GOP leaders pull health care overhaul bill
The House steered toward a climactic vote Friday on the Republican health care overhaul, plunging ahead despite uncertainty over whether they had the votes to prevail in what loomed as a monumental gamble for President Donald Trump and his GOP allies in Congress.
The House steered toward a climactic vote Friday on the Republican health care overhaul, plunging ahead despite uncertainty over whether they had the votes to prevail in what loomed as a monumental gamble for President Donald Trump and his GOP allies in Congress.