Month: July 2017

The United States and other major economies are nearing a compromise on climate change, one of the thorniest issues facing world leaders at the G-20 summit in Germany, Politico reports. After days of preliminary talks, […]

White House Reportedly Facing ‘Unprecedented Wave’ of Media Leaks

The Trump administration has faced an average of one leak per day to news organizations during its first 126 days, “seven times faster” than the Obama and George W. Bush administrations combined, that have been […]

Civil Rights Groups Praise States for Refusing Voter Commission Request

A coalition of over 100 groups including many civil rights organizations are praising state election officials for resisting a presidential commission’s request that they turn over voter registration data, The Hill reports. The Leadership Conference […]

Hackers Reportedly Targeting U.S. Nuclear Facilities

Hackers have reportedly been breaking into computer networks of companies operating United States nuclear power stations, energy facilities and manufacturing plants, according to a new report by The New York Times. The Department of Homeland […]

Former Attorney General Lynch Didn’t Discuss Clinton Investigation with DNC

A spokesman for former Attorney General Loretta Lynch said Thursday that the former Obama administration official did not discuss the FBI’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails with Democratic National Committee officials, The Hill reports. “To […]

Federal Judge Denies Hawaii’s Challenge to Trump Travel Ban

A federal judge in Hawaii on Thursday denied a motion filed by the state of Hawaii that challenged President Donald Trump’s travel ban on six Muslim-majority countries, asking to expand the exceptions for visa applicants, […]

House Dress Code Debate Reopens amid Hot D.C. Summer

Debate over the strict, longstanding dress code for a special hallway outside the House chamber was reignited Thursday, amid frustrations from some reporters about inconsistent enforcement of the rules, The Hill reports. A CBS News […]

U.S. to Seize North Korean Funds from Eight Big Banks

The U.S. government is attempting to seize millions of dollars tied to North Korea from eight major banks after the rogue dictatorship announced on July 4that it had developed a missile capable of reaching the […]

Senate Majority Leader McConnell Casts Doubts about ObamaCare Vote

Acknowledging that Senate Republicans may not be able to pass their ObamaCare repeal legislation, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is warning that action will then have to be taken to stabilize insurance markets, The Hill […]

Ethics Chief Resigns after Trump Clash

Walter Shaub, the leader of the federal governmentethics office who previously criticized President Donald Trump over the president’s business interests, submitted his resignation on Thursday, nearly six months before the end of his term, The […]

Louisiana Congressman Slammed for Selfie in Auschwitz Gas Chamber

Louisiana Congressman Slammed for Selfie in Auschwitz Gas Chamber A congressman’s video taken inside a gas chamber at the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz has drawn criticism from the Polish museum and memorial that oversees the […]

Trump Organization Renews Internet Domains

The Trump Organization renewed more than 1,000 internet domains in recent weeks, including a pair that suggest the company is holding out hope at building a hotel in Moscow, Newsmax reports. Politico reported that TrumpRussia.com […]

Washington Lawyers Reportedly Unwilling to Join Trump’s Team

Veteran Washington, D.C., lawyers are reluctant to join President Donald Trump’s legal defense team, concerned that he will either not ask for their advice, or ignore it, The New York Times reports. Brendan Sullivan, who […]

U.S. Missile Shield Reportedly Not Ready for North Korea Attack

As North Korea continues testing missiles it says can reach the United States, while simultaneously working to build nuclear warheads small enough to mount atop them, America’s plan to shoot down the ICBMs is nowhere […]

Tillerson to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award for Contribution to Oil Industry

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will receive a lifetime achievement award for his time at ExxonMobil, The Washington Post reports. Tillerson, who was CEO of the oil giant for a decade before joining the Trump […]

Alaska Wants Defense Boost after North Korea Launch

Calls for a more significant U.S. investment in missile defense are escalating after North Korea carried out its first successful test of an intercontinental ballistic missile this week, potentially putting Alaska in the nation’s range […]

International Travel to U.S. Increases for 13th Straight Month in a Row

The number of visitors that came to the United States grew in May for the 13th straight month in a row, according to a new report, The Hill reads. The U.S. Travel Association announced Wednesday […]

Kobach Denies Reports About Voter Commission Problems

The Trump administration ripped into what it called “fake news” reports Wednesday about states refusing to cooperate with its request for voter registration data, The Hill reports. The statement from election integrity commission vice chairman […]

Majority Whip Scalise Readmitted to ICU After Three Weeks in Hospital

Representative Steve Scalise has been readmitted to the Intensive Care Unit after 3 weeks of hospital care due to concerns over a new infection, The Hill reports. “Congressman Steve Scalise has been readmitted to the […]

CNN President Says Trump is Trying to Bully the News Network

CNN President Jeff Zucker on Wednesday said President Donald Trump is trying to bully the news network, but added that he won’t let him “intimidate” his employees, The Hill reports. “My job is to remind […]

Free-press Groups Warn of Violence Against U.S. Media

After President Donald Trump on Sunday tweeted out a fake-wrestling video that showed him pummeling a person clothed in the CNN logo, free press organizations are starting to do what they never thought they’d need […]

No Grandparents Allowed in Trump Travel Ban

The Trump administration said it is against allowing travel to the U.S. for grandparents from six majority-Muslim countries whose grandchildren are U.S. citizens, Newsmax reports. The Supreme Court issued a ruling that allowed part of […]

Mueller Investigation Could Draw Focus to Russian Crime Organizations

An ongoing special counsel investigation is drawing attention to Russian efforts to meddle in democratic processes in the U.S., the type of skullduggery that in the past has relied on hired hackers and outside criminals. […]

At Least 44 States Won’t Comply with Full Request of Voter Fraud Commission

At least 44 states say they won’t provide all the information requested by a presidential commission looking into possible voter fraud, CNN reports. More than half of the states have made public announcements they will […]

Oil Giants Lobby Against New Russia Sanctions

Oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron are lobbying against a new bipartisan bill that would toughen sanctions against Russia and prevent the White House from weakening them, The Hill reports. The companies have been contacting lawmakers […]

Trump Wishes Americans Happy Fourth, Says Country Will Grow and Prosper

President Donald Trump on Tuesday wished Americans a happy Fourth of July. “Getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July with a big crowd at the White House. Happy 4th to everyone. Our country will […]

State Department Workers Frustrated with Trump and Tillerson, Survey Shows

State Department workers expressed frustration toward President Donald Trump and Secretary Rex Tillerson in a new survey, the results of which were obtained by The Wall Street Journal Tuesday. The results of the survey are […]

U.S., South Korea Respond to North Korea ICBM Launch

The United States and South Korea responded to North Korea’s successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by conducting a joint “show of force,” The Hill reports. The two countries responded to the […]

Senator Cory Booker Doesn’t Rule Out 2020 Presidential Bid

Senator Cory Booker said Monday that he hasn’t ruled out a presidential bid in 2020. In an interview with CNN’s “The Axe Files” Booker said that he has no plans yet to challenge President Donald […]

Constituents Lobby Republican Senators on Healthcare at July Fourth Celebrations

Constituents took advantage of July Fourth celebrations to lobby Republican senators on healthcare, The Washington Post reports. The holiday was one of the few opportunities constituents had, to publicly address lawmakers about healthcare, a topic […]