Trump says he’ll create “External Revenue Service” to collect tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll establish a new federal agency to collect tariffs, duties and all other foreign revenue, seemingly carving out responsibilities that are currently handled by the Commerce Department, the U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.  The president-elect said he will establish the agency on Inauguration Day, with the goal

Supreme Court Turns Away 2 Second Amendment Cases, 2 Others Could Be Heard

The court turned down cases on legal process and licensing but may still consider challenges to weapons and magazine bans in Maryland and Rhode Island. The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear two Second Amendment cases but may still agree to hear two closely watched cases challenging bans on certain types of rifles and

Michelle Obama to Skip Trump Inauguration, Her Office Says

The former first lady did not attend a state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter this month. Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony in Washington on Jan. 20, and former President Barack Obama will attend. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former