Navy secretary departs immediately as undersecretary takes over in acting role
Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has departed the administration effective immediately. Undersecretary Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary of the Navy.
WATCH: Democrat Adam Smith says Iran is ‘closer to the truth’ than the White House on ceasefire talks
Rep. Adam Smith says Trump "does not tell the truth" about Iran peace talks and suggests Iran's statements are more reliable than the White House.
Senate defeats Democrats’ 5th attempt to limit Trump’s war powers in Iran
Washington — The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump’s ability to use further military force against Iran on Wednesday, marking Democrats’ fifth effort to do so since the war began eight weeks ago. In a 46 to 51 vote, a motion to discharge the measure from committee failed. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman
House Democrat questions DOJ on possible Ghislaine Maxwell pardon
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) sent a Wednesday letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) strongly opposing the possibility of a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime partner and accomplice of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “I am writing to express my disgust at the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) reported willingness to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell,” Krishnamoorthi…
Senate GOP blocks fifth Dem bid to end Trump’s Iran war as divisions grow
Senate Republicans continue to back Trump's war in Iran as lawmakers debate the War Powers Act and a fragile ceasefire deadline approaches.
Sanctuary city backs off after GOP governor put it in ‘crisis’ mode with $110 million threat
Houston City Council backed off a sanctuary-style policy limiting ICE cooperation after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to cut over $110 million in funds.
Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with Carter Page
Washington — The Trump administration has reached a settlement agreement with ex-Trump campaign aide Carter Page over his claims arising out of surveillance warrants obtained by the FBI during its investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. The settlement is for $1.25 million, according to a source familiar with the settlement discussions. Solicitor