Washington — A federal judge in South Florida blocked the Justice Department from giving lawmakers the portion of former special counsel Jack Smith’s report that deals with his investigation into President Trump’s handling of classified documents. In a scathing rebuke of the Justice Department’s proposal, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon said in a 14-page order she
Country music superstar Carrie Underwood showcased her professionalism and quick thinking at President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony on Monday, salvaging a potentially awkward moment with an impromptu a cappella performance. The 60th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, held inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, took an unexpected turn as Underwood awaited her cue to perform “America the Beautiful,”
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Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik is facing senators’ questions on Tuesday as she defends her record and qualifications to become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Stefanik, one of President Trump’s most reliable allies in Congress, goes before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for her confirmation hearing less than 24 hours after Mr.
JERUSALEM–President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Monday with a flurry of executive orders and statements in support of Israel. Trump issued executive orders reversing the Biden administration’s sanctions on right-wing Israelis, suspending new aid for the Palestinians, and cracking down on immigrants who support terrorism or oppose American values. The president also
Trump orders ‘the total elimination of these organizations’ presence’ in the country. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on his first day in office designating cartels and gangs as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) and specially designated global terrorists, granting authorities greater power to crack down on these violent organizations. The Jan. 20 executive order
Trump begins second term with flurry of executive orders Trump begins second term with flurry of executive orders 02:54 President Trump is requiring millions of federal employees to return to the office. In an order issued Monday, the White House instructed all U.S. government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements and