Category: Politics

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ’s White House ballroom project is way too big and should be scaled back, an architect and member of the board of the National Trust for Historic Preservation said Wednesday — one of a number of changes he has suggested for a project he says could permanently alter the nation’s most recognizable historic home. Related Articles Whether primary ballots set aside in two Texas counties will be counted remains uncertain Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after...

By WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’ll attend this year’s White House Correspondent Association dinner on April 25, marking the first time he’s done so as commander-in-chief. Related Articles Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections FACT...

By Dana Hull, Bloomberg News Jeffrey Epstein attempted to bring three women who were foreign nationals along with him for a tour of SpaceX’s headquarters in 2013, emails released by the U.S. Justice Department show, an effort that raised security concerns within the Elon Musk-run company. Related Articles US women’s gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address US military strikes alleged drug boat in Caribbean Sea, killing 3 Education Department hands off more of its...

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer picked by judges to serve as the top federal prosecutor for a Virginia office that pursued cases against foes of President Donald Trump was swiftly fired Friday by the Justice Department in the latest clash over the appointments of powerful U.S. attorneys. Related Articles Trump seethes over Supreme Court justices who opposed him on tariffs, especially those he appointed Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes Texas...

By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s vision of the Supreme Court, in which his three appointees are personally loyal to him, collided with the court’s view of itself Friday when six justices voted to strike down Trump’s signature economic policy — global tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law. Related Articles Justice Department swiftly fires lawyer chosen as top federal prosecutor for Virginia office Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes Texas man was...