Trump administration
Ex-Trump Official Jeffrey Clark Blasts 'Highly Politicized' FBI Raid
"I don't recognize the country anymore with these kinds of Stasi-like things happening," said Clark.
On Refugees, Being Better Than Trump Isn't Good Enough
The global situation for refugees has only deteriorated — and eight months into the federal fiscal year, the U.S. refugee resettlement program is on track to resettle fewer than 19,000 individuals this year, far from that 125,000 ceiling.
Griffin 'Confident' Meadows Destroyed Papers After 2020 Election Meeting
The former Meadows aide said Sunday that she "heard it directly from someone with firsthand knowledge."
Kellyanne Conway Says Trump Defended Her More Than Her Own Husband Did
The couple, who have publicly clashed over their opinions on Trump, has remained married despite their tumultuous relationship.
Jan. 6 Committee Using Young Trump Staffers to Its 'Advantage'
"Washington is a place where decision-makers will make decisions, but it takes a staff to execute and implement them," committee member Jamie Raskin said.
Putin 'Isolated' Himself Ahead of Ukraine Invasion: Ex-Trump Adviser
Fiona Hill cited his isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic as one of the reasons behind his decision to go to war.
Trump's Presidency Yields Lessons for Musk's Twitter Takeover
The surest way for Musk to see his agenda implemented is to hire like-minded executives who will hire like-minded subordinates.
Treasury Made $25 Million After Trump Admin's Controversial Trucking Loan
The loan was administered under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act program for companies deemed as "critical to maintaining national security."
Former Aide Knocks Trump's 'Dumb Endorsements' in GOP Primaries
Alyssa Farah Griffin's criticism follows Trump backing J.D. Vance and Mehmet Oz this week, moves that angered many Republicans.
Biden May Open Reunification Process to More Families Separated Under Trump
A government task force is facing immense challenges in reuniting more than 1,000 children who were separated from their families by the Trump administration.
Stephen Miller, Ex-Trump Adviser, to Talk to Jan. 6 Panel After Resisting
Miller had previously resisted appearing before the House committee probing the U.S. Capitol riot.
Trump Official Dubs Six GOP Reps. 'Vlad's Cover-Up Crew' for War Crime Vote
The Republican congressional lawmakers voted against a House measure in support of preserving and investigating evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine.
Mike Pence Blames Joe Biden for North Korea Missile Launch
North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile this week, prompting the former vice president's remarks.
Setting the Record Straight on the Trump Administration's COVID Response
Far from leaving the Biden team with "no plan," we left it 65 meticulously developed, fully evaluated plans.
Stephen Miller Files Lawsuit to Fight Subpoena From Jan. 6 Committee
The complaint argues that because Miller's phone is connected to a shared family plan, the committee's request for phone records was too broad.
Was Donald Trump America's First Atheist President?
Former President Donald Trump's cardinal virtues appear to extend to the accumulation of wealth and fame. This is consistent with many non-religious Americans—compared to evangelicals—who tend to find meaning in their lives through finances.
Biden's Public Charge Reversal Means Taxpayers Fund a Global Welfare State
The Biden rule change on public charge is more than just another arcane entry in the Federal Register.
Trump Interior Secretary Accused of Misusing Position for Hometown Project
A report said that even after Ryan Zinke said he would break ties with a foundation involved with the project, he continued working with the organization.
Let's Talk About Sanctions
U.S. sanctions announcements are nothing but an exercise in virtue signaling.
U.S. to Suspend Levy on Certain Trump-Era Steel Imports From Japan
The deal will suspend the 25 percent levy on steel imports from Japan coming into the U.S. up to a certain threshold.
Trump Says Democrats Tried to Stage 'a Coup' Against Him
Donald Trump dismissed claims people were "exhausted" by his presidency, arguing that if he didn't fight back, he wouldn't have been in office for long.
Candidates With QAnon Ties Should Be 'Wake Up-Call': Ex-Trump Official
"At least 50 Congressional candidates this cycle have QAnon ties," former Homeland Security official Miles Taylor warned on Twitter.
Mike Pompeo Weight Loss Photos Reveal Shedding of 90 Pounds in Six Months
Pompeo said he started exercising "nearly every day," "eating right," and "the weight just started to come off."
Teachers Struggle to Find Right Way to Talk About January 6 Event, Racism
"Last year I was on the front line of the COVID war...and now I'm on the front line of the culture war, and I don't want to be there," one teacher said.
Jan. 6 Panel Tells SCOTUS It Has Jurisdiction to Seek Trump Documents
The panel is asking the Supreme Court to maintain an appeals court's ruling, which said that the National Archives should give them access to the documents.
DHS Reunites 100 Kids Separated From Family, 1150 Still Unaccounted For
Most of the children who are now back with their families are from Central America, and about 350 more reunifications are currently in progress.
GAO Report: Trump Admin Overpaid Farmers by $3B, Unevenly Distributed Money
The USDA's methods for calculating the amount of damage to each county were faulty, resulting in overpayment and inconsistent payment, the report said.
Court Upholds Trump Admin Bump Stock Ban Imposed After Las Vegas Shooting
A challenge is on appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, coming from a failed attempt to overturn the ban at the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver.
U.S. Immigration Agency Plans Fees, Won't Limit Citizenship to 'Wealthy'
"Number one, we believe the immigration system should not be reserved to the wealthy," U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Ur Jaddou said.
AP Wants to Know Why DHS Marked Reporter as Possible Informant
"This is a flagrant example of a federal agency using its power to examine the contacts of journalists," AP Executive Editor Julie Pace wrote in a letter.