Melissa Quinn

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Hurricane Maria made landfall in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Tuesday night as a Category 5 storm before bringing heavy rain, high winds and flooding to Puerto Rico on Wednesday morning. (AP Photo/Dominique Chomereau-Lamotte)

Trump monitoring Hurricane Maria after it hits US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

Melissa Quinn · September 20, 2017 8:25 pm

Mueller, who is leading the federal investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, asked the White House for records related to Trump's firings of former national security adviser Mike Flynn and former FBI Director James Comey, as well as a May meeting in the Oval Office with numerous Russian government officials. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

Robert Mueller investigating Trump’s actions as president, including James Comey firing: Report

Melissa Quinn · September 20, 2017 7:18 pm

President Trump's campaign rally in Phoenix last month cost the city more than $450,000, according to a report. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Trump’s Phoenix rally cost city $450,000: Report

Melissa Quinn · September 20, 2017 7:08 pm

"It's certainly frustrating to have to mobilize every couple of months to keep our leaders from inflicting real human suffering on our constituencies." (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Barack Obama: Republican efforts to overhaul Obamacare ‘aggravating’

Melissa Quinn · September 20, 2017 5:42 pm

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, left, reacts as he and first lady Melania Trump listen to U.S. President Donald Trump speak during the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Press secretary Sarah Sanders urges people not to read into John Kelly’s reaction to Trump’s speech at the UN

Melissa Quinn · September 20, 2017 5:16 pm

Two medical staffers gave the middle finger to an infant, calling babies "mini Satans," and making a newborn baby dance to rap music. (iStock photo)

National Security

Two Navy medical staffers punished after images show staffer giving infant the middle finger

Melissa Quinn · September 20, 2017 2:05 pm

Trump and the emir of Qatar, along with several top U.S. and Qatari officials, gathered for a bilateral meeting at a private hotel outside the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

Trump vows at UN to solve ‘problem’ of Saudi-led blockade of Qatar

Melissa Quinn · September 19, 2017 9:15 pm

If Israel truly wants to support the Kurds, then Israeli leaders could counsel Kurds on tough choices taken by the nascent Jewish state decades ago. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu praises Trump’s UN speech as ‘courageous,’ ‘bold,’ ‘forthright’

Melissa Quinn · September 19, 2017 8:04 pm

Currently, the State Department is in charge of those sales. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Trump administration wants to make it easier for American companies to sell guns overseas

Melissa Quinn, Kyle Feldscher · September 19, 2017 7:39 pm

Under their legislation, federal officials are banned from using taxpayer dollars to pay for per diem allowances or travel reimbursements for accommodations or dining at properties owned or operated by the president, the vice president, or Cabinet officials. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Democrats seek ban on government spending at Trump-owned properties

Melissa Quinn · September 19, 2017 6:59 pm

Former Obama White House press secretary Josh Earnest condemned President Trump's speech before the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, saying it lacked a "coherent strategy." (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

National Security

Former WH press secretary Josh Earnest: Trump’s UN speech lacked a ‘coherent strategy’

Melissa Quinn · September 19, 2017 6:01 pm

Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney arrives to talk with reporters after eating dinner with President-elect Donald Trump at Jean-Georges restaurant, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in New York.

Mitt Romney praises Trump’s speech before UN General Assembly

Melissa Quinn · September 19, 2017 5:10 pm