King Charles tells Congress that alliance is “more important today” than ever

Washington — Saying he felt the “weight of history” on his shoulders, King Charles became the first British monarch in 35 years to address Congress on Tuesday, where he urged lawmakers to rededicate their commitment to the transatlantic U.S.-U.K. alliance and resist “clarion calls to become ever more inward-looking.” “America’s words carry weight and meaning,

State Department planning new passport design with Trump’s portrait

The State Department is planning a limited-edition redesign of the American passport to coincide with the nation’s 250th anniversary in July, with new artwork that features a portrait of President Trump, according to a department official. The redesign places the president’s portrait and signature over text from the U.S. Declaration of Independence on interior visa

Democrat on Trump’s ballroom: ‘My constituents can’t afford f—ing groceries or utility bills’

Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) on Tuesday railed against a push to fund President Trump’s White House ballroom, citing affordability concerns in her state and nationwide.  “My constituents can’t afford f—ing groceries or utility bills, and he now wants to spend taxpayer money on a ballroom?” McBride told MeidasTouch in an interview.  “They shouldn’t use a…

King Charles highlights “truly unique” U.K.-U.S. relationship in call for unity

  1m ago Charles says “unyielding resolve” is needed to help Ukraine, fight climate change After honoring the partnership after Sept. 11, Charles said “that same unyielding resolve is needed for the defense of Ukraine” and to fight climate change. He noted all the ways the British and American forces work together.  “We do not