Tag: Washington D.C.

President Donald Trump is expected to name Dan Scavino, his longest serving top aide, to lead the White House Office of Presidential Personnel, a critical role that oversees the vetting and hiring of the president's political appointees.

Trump taps longtime aide to lead powerful White House personnel office

Christian Datoc · August 26, 2025 1:49 pm

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, from left, former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, Joseph Biggs, and Zachary Rehl pose at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Feb. 21, 2025.

Trump DOJ seeks to dismiss Jan. 6 lawsuit from Proud Boys leaders

Molly Parks · August 26, 2025 1:41 pm

Trump administration threatens to pull $81 million in sex education funding over gender ideology

Gabrielle M. Etzel · August 26, 2025 12:53 pm

First lady Melania Trump.

Melania Trump kicks off presidential student AI challenge

Naomi Lim · August 26, 2025 12:25 pm

A Metropolitan D.C. Police officer closes the street near students protesting the Israel-Hamas war at the George Washington University in Washington, Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Beltway Confidential

As Dems tout ‘lower crime rates,’ DC’s homicides are still much higher than before

Christopher Tremoglie · August 26, 2025 11:52 am

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, left, talks with Board of Governors member Lisa Cook, right, during an open meeting of the Board of Governors at the Fed, June 25, 2025, in Washington.

Beltway Confidential

Democrats make Fed dust-up about race. Of course.

Timothy P. Carney · August 26, 2025 11:42 am

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, left, talks with Board of Governors member Lisa Cook, right, during an open meeting of the Board of Governors at the Fed, June 25, 2025, in Washington.

Who is Lisa Cook, the Fed governor Trump is trying to fire?

Molly Parks · August 26, 2025 11:39 am

Washington Secrets

Charge: Team Biden colluded with anti-gun advocates to kill industry

Paul Bedard · August 26, 2025 11:29 am

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters, announcing formal action against three states for failing to enforce federal English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump DOT to punish states that do not enforce English requirements for truck drivers

Anna Giaritelli · August 26, 2025 11:07 am

With the White House in the distance, members of the South Carolina National Guard patrol Lafayette Park on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Washington.

First homicide reported in 13 days in Trump-federalized DC

Brady Knox · August 26, 2025 10:44 am

Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook listens during an open meeting of the Board of Governors at the Fed, June 25, 2025, in Washington.

Unclear if Lisa Cook still at Fed after Trump firing

Zach Halaschak · August 26, 2025 10:44 am

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Washington.

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds Cabinet meeting in DC

Emily Hallas · August 26, 2025 10:06 am