Trump lawyer in Jack Smith case draws conservative backing after DOJ praise rattles ‘elite’ legal conference
John Lauro told a conference that the DOJ was "in a better place" under Trump, prompting criticism from conference attendees.
Kinzinger says Trump’s ‘biggest mistake’ in Iran war is ‘not preparing the American people for it’
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said Sunday that President Trump did not adequately prepare the American public for war with Iran, calling that his “biggest mistake” in the lead-up to the conflict. “I would say the biggest mistake is just not preparing the American people for it,” Kinzinger said on CNN’s “State of the Union.”…
Kennedy Center votes to shut down ahead of Trump-backed renovation project
The Kennedy Center’s board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years as President Trump calls for a major overhaul of the D.C.-based performing arts institution. It’s the latest move by Mr. Trump to put his stamp on the Kennedy Center, drawing stiff criticism from congressional Democrats and performing artists. The
Trump requests delay of China trip because of Iran war
Washington — President Trump said Monday that he’s requested to delay his trip to China because of the war with Iran, now in its third week. He said during an Oval Office event that he “was speaking to China” and indicated he’d “love to” go, “but because of the war, I want to be here.
Cornyn, Casar spar over DHS funding outside Austin airport
Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) crashed a Monday press conference led by Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R), causing the two to spar over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding lapse. Cornyn was delivering food from Texas-based fast food chain Whataburger to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers, who missed their first full paycheck…
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.’s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A federal judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration’s efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy. In an opinion issued Monday, U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy of Boston sided with the American Academy
Cornyn clashes with progressive Rep Greg Casar in heated airport face-off over DHS shutdown
Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Greg Casar clashed over the DHS shutdown as TSA workers missed their first paycheck and airport delays continue to mount.