Justice Department does about-face on private prisons for federal inmates
In another undoing of Obama-era policy, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has authorized the Federal…read more→
Trump attorney met with Ukrainian lawmaker, rejects role of emissary for peace plan
The New York Times reported Sunday President Trump’s personal attorney returned from a meeting with…read more→
London mayor blasts Trump, encourages UK government to deny state visit
Ahead of an official state visit scheduled later this year, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has stated…read more→
Officials: FBI engaged in 3 investigations of Russia’s election hacks
According to multiple unnamed officials acquainted with the details, the FBI is currently conducting three…read more→
WikiLeaks reveals alleged CIA infiltration of French political parties
Investigative journalism group WikiLeaks published documents Thursday which demonstrate America’s top foreign spy agency ordered…read more→
White House expected to roll out revised immigration order next week
UPDATE — 2/18, 1:52 p.m. EST: Speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Saturday,…read more→
Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch submits questionnaire; hearing date set
Twelve days following his nomination to become the ninth justice on the U.S. Supreme Court,…read more→
Gen. Michael Flynn out as National Security Advisor
UPDATE — 4:43 p.m. EST: Multiple media outlets are reporting that several congressional Republicans have joined Democrats…read more→
Judge sweeps aside challenges to Dakota Access Pipeline as work resumes on project
Following several years of legal wrangling and indecision from the Obama administration, the Army Corps…read more→
Crackdown on illegals coast-to-coast nets hundreds of arrests over last week
UPDATE — 2/14, 9:58 a.m. EST: According to DHS Secretary John Kelly on Monday, a total…read more→
State GOP legislatures move to tighten voting rules; Trump to investigate fraud
Motivated by President Trump’s repeated claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2016 presidential election,…read more→
Groups file suit to block White House executive order on regulation
Three public interest groups filed suit against the White House Wednesday asserting President Trump’s Jan.…read more→
Pentagon concealed thousands of airstrikes against militants in Middle East
According to a report appearing in The Military Times, the Pentagon withheld what could amount to…read more→
State assemblies across the country introduce legislation to curb protests
While the right to peaceably assemble is an unalienable right specifically protected from encroachment by…read more→
Trump trains Dodd-Frank, similar Obama-era financial regulation in crosshairs
UPDATE — 2/9, 9:18 a.m. EST: A federal judge in Dallas upheld an Obama-era Labor Department “fiduciary”…read more→
Federal judge hands victory to third-party contenders for White House
In an unexpected decision Tuesday, a federal judge issued a ruling which may allow third-party candidates…read more→
Senate GOP support eroding for education nominee Betsy DeVos
The expectation Betsy DeVos would serve in President Trump’s Cabinet was dealt a significant blow on…read more→
Senate Democrats boycott health and treasury votes, delay AG nominee
UPDATE — 11:43 a.m. EST: Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee voted Wednesday morning to suspend…read more→
West Virginia governor delinquent in coal companies fines, taxes
A mere two weeks into his term as West Virginia governor, federal officials have revealed…read more→
Trump, Germany’s Merkel concur on NATO, military strength
In his first contact with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday, President Trump held a wide-ranging…read more→
Iowa pipeline rupture causes 138,000 gallon diesel spill
Cleanup efforts continued through Saturday afternoon following a breach to the Magellan pipeline in Hanlontown, Iowa,…read more→
Net neutrality opponent takes helm at FCC, proposes exemption in rules
UPDATE — 2/4, 1:31 p.m. EST: Under the leadership of new chairman Ajit Pai, the FCC informed…read more→
Russian MOD says it coordinated with US on ISIS attack; US refutes
Following a Monday statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense (MOD) asserting its air forces conducted…read more→
GOP congressman introduces bill to withdraw US from the United Nations
UPDATE — 1/26, 10:21 a.m. EST: The New York Times is reporting that anonymous White House…read more→
GOP House leader drafts to-do list for president’s first 100 days
Preparing to meet President Trump’s ambitious legislative itinerary, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) addressed…read more→
Trump visits CIA headquarters, delivers trumpet call to agency
With National Security Adviser General Michael Flynn and CIA nominee Mike Pompeo at his side,…read more→
Western Union agrees to $586 million fine to settle fraud charges
FMeridian, Colorado-based financial services and communications company Western Union has agreed to pay a $586…read more→
White House waves off likelihood of pardon for Edward Snowden
In what could be motivated in part by President Obama’s grant of clemency to former…read more→
Obama administration dilutes data-sharing rules for NSA
With days remaining in President Obama’s White House term, Attorney General Loretta Lynch has signed…read more→
New Jersey’s Chris Christie may face criminal complaint over ‘Bridgegate’
Following an October 2016 decision by a Bergen County, N.J., judge who ruled enough probable…read more→
UPDATE: 67 House Democrats now skipping Trump inauguration
UPDATE 2 — 1/19, 8:30 p.m. EST: The Washington Post reports 67 House Democrats are now boycotting…read more→
Sanders, Clinton, Trump skip out on bills for security at campaign events
Despite campaign rhetoric promising to rein in out-of-control federal spending and balance the annual budget,…read more→
Trump signals more resource exploration on federal lands coming
After eight years of regulation and late-measures to set aside federal land barring it from oil…read more→
Press Secretary Earnest lambastes GOP senators over Trump Cabinet choices
Despite publicizing its intent to facilitate a smooth transition for the next White House administration, White…read more→
South Carolina legislature proposes bill to block porn sites on new devices
In a move which has been interpreted as a measure to prevent youth access to…read more→
US intelligence agencies judge Putin personally ordered election hacks
As stated Friday in a declassified report complied by U.S. intelligence officials, Russian President Vladimir…read more→
Speaker Ryan breaks with Trump, says Congress will refuse border taxes
In what could be considered a short-term gulf in a relationship on the mend after…read more→
New York to offer free tuition at state colleges by 2019
With Vermont Independent Senator Bernie Sanders at his side, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled…read more→
Trump fills out White House communications staff, names Spicer top press aide
In one broad move on Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump assembled his White House communications team,…read more→
Kellyanne Conway accepts key position in Trump White House
President-elect Donald Trump has named campaign manager Kellyanne Conway counselor to the president. A veteran…read more→
Saudi foreign minister implores Congress for changes to terrorism bill
Following a string of meetings with lawmakers during his brief visit to Washington, Saudi Arabia’s…read more→
Confident of Clinton win, Obama remained passive over Russian interference
Amid a flurry of reports from U.S. intelligence agencies the Russian government intruded America’s electoral framework on…read more→
Aleppo ceasefire hits obstacle, evacuation of rebels proceeds after more violence erupts
UPDATE — 12/19, 9:49 a.m. EST: A deal brokered between Russia and Turkey to end hostilities in…read more→
George W. Bush endorses Trump’s nomination of Rex Tillerson for State Dept.
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team officially announced the selection of Exxon Mobil Corp. CEO Rex…read more→
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry to lead Energy Department
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry has been asked by likely President-elect Donald Trump to become…read more→