(WASHINGTON)–President Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her job on Thursday, appointing an underling as the acting replacement while he ponders a permanent successor. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Bondi’s tenure, writing that she is…
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D.C. lawmakers postpone vote to extend juvenile curfew as violence continues
WASHINGTON – D.C. Council postponed a vote to extend a curfew for teenagers under 18. The proposal would establish an 8 p.m. curfew instead of 11 p.m. on weekends. This comes after fights, arrests and gunshots at teen gatherings in…
Hundreds rally outside Supreme Court in support of birthright citizenship
(WASHINGTON)–Hundreds of protesters showed up outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday to support birthright citizenship as the court heard oral arguments on the Trump administration’s executive order to end it. The order, signed by President Donald Trump on his first…
Inside the NCAA appeal to Trump on player eligibility
Top officials in college sports are stepping up their push this spring for federal changes that would help them deal with the growing crowd of athletes who want to play longer – and make more money – at the collegiate level.
TV, tiki torches and Trump: A timeline of D.C. protest art
The “King of the World” statue at the National Mall is the latest in a yearslong string of statues mocking the president and his supporters.
Sen. Van Hollen proposes act that would cut income tax rates
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) announced a proposed tax act legislation during a speech at the Capitol this week.
Senators question Iran war’s impact on Ukraine
The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services questions the potential impact on the war in Ukraine.
Senators express vague concerns about foreign influence in U.S. universities
U.S. senators raised concerns about possible foreign influence over American universities in Thursday’s HELP committee hearing.
How the Park Police are helping ICE carry out deportation efforts
Court records filed between September and February found at least ten arrests of immigrants by ICE in operations that involved the Park Police in the DC area.
Senate Republicans fight to end sanctuary cities in budget committee hearing
Senate Democrats and Republicans began budget talks to address the standoff over the funding of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.