WASHINGTON—Andy Harris visited Washington at the age of 14, and, upon seeing the Capitol, envisioned working there someday. That dream has become a reality. At 53, Harris became a member of the House of Representatives from Maryland’s 1st district. He is now also the chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, which will have significant
Washington — Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez asked a federal court in New York on Wednesday to throw out his conviction in a sprawling bribery scheme and grant him a new trial after prosecutors disclosed that the jury was inadvertently provided information during deliberations that it should not have been given. The request from
Washington — President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, to serve as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, he announced Wednesday. Kellogg served as chief of staff to the National Security Council and national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence during Trump’s first term in office. He will assume
‘This legislation has always been about protecting students, and I think that’s something we should all be able to agree on’ Rep. Adam Bird said. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill on Nov. 27 prohibiting students from kindergarten through college from using bathrooms that do not align with their sex. Rep. Adam Bird (R-Ohio),
The Trump transition team said Wednesday that several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet and administration picks were targeted in overnight attacks that ranged from “swatting” incidents to bomb threats. Trump transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement that law enforcement and other authorities responded quickly to the reported threats to ensure the safety of
Multiple people tapped to serve in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration are facing threats on their and their families’ lives, the Trump transition team announced Wednesday, with Lee Zeldin, Trump’s pick for EPA administrator, saying the threat against his family came with a “pro-Palestinian themed message.” “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet
The role of special envoy for the conflict does not currently exist. President-Elect Donald Trump nominated Keith Kellogg as his special envoy for the Ukraine–Russia conflict today. Kellogg served as chief of staff for the White House National Security Council during Trump’s first term and national security adviser to then-Vice President Mike Pence. The role of