Trump welcomes MBS for White House visit with fanfare and military flyover

Washington — President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, to the White House with an elaborate military display Tuesday, signaling his administration’s close ties to the Saudi kingdom as the president aims to lock in major business and national security deals.  The White House arrival ceremony for the crown prince

Feds expanding N.C. immigration enforcement actions to Raleigh, mayor says

Federal immigration authorities will expand their enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh as soon as Tuesday, the mayor of the state’s capital city said, while Customs and Border Protection agents continue operating in Charlotte following a weekend that saw arrests of more than 130 people in that city, the state’s largest. Mayor Janet Cowell

Trump has elaborate welcome planned for Saudi crown prince’s White House visit

President Trump has a warm and elaborate welcome planned for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, at the White House Tuesday, signaling his administration’s close ties to the Saudi kingdom as the president aims to lock in major business and national security deals.  Ahead of bin Salman’s arrival, the president told reporters

Will more Epstein files be released? House vote adds pressure on Trump’s DOJ.

Washington — The House is expected to finally vote Tuesday on a bill that would compel the Justice Department to release materials related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after GOP leaders dragged out the process for months.  The issue has disrupted committee meetings, stalled floor action on other legislation since this summer and fueled

Larry Summers says he’s “stepping back from public commitments” over Epstein emails

Former Treasury Secretary and Harvard President Larry Summers said Monday he will step back from “public commitments” after messages between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released last week.  “I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused. I take full responsibility for my misguided decision to continue