Group sues to block Trump’s blue resurfacing of Reflecting Pool

Washington — A nonprofit architectural group is suing to block the Trump administration’s blue resurfacing of the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, arguing the government is not following congressionally mandated procedures before changing the historic feature. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in D.C. by The Cultural Landscape

Rove says new GOP election maps could backfire in House races

Republican strategist Karl Rove said Sunday that his party’s redistricting push could have unintended consequences in the midterms. When host Trey Gowdy asked Rove on “Sunday Night in America” whether multiple GOP-controlled state legislatures redrawing their congressional maps could “backfire” on the party, the longtime political consultant replied, “Oh sure.” Rove continued, “You could in…

House to Vote on Resolution Urging Trump to Confront Xi on China’s Political Prisoners

The House of Representatives is set to vote on a resolution urging President Donald Trump to make the freedom of political prisoners in China a priority in talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, including during this week’s summit in Beijing. H.Res.1259, introduced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.), co-chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, names

Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary

Washington — President Trump has approved a plan to fire Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary, according to two sources.  The president dodged questions about Makary’s potential ouster on Friday. The timing of his potential termination remains unknown, and the president could always change his mind.  Makary didn’t appear Monday in the Oval Office