Tag: Washington D.C.

President Donald Trump said Friday that he is directing Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency to target specific government departments and agencies, with the Pentagon set for a review in the near future.

Trump tests supporters’ faith a decade into his leadership of MAGA and GOP

W. James Antle III · June 16, 2025 9:24 pm

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) speaks to media about Israel on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Joni Ernst teases ‘big’ fall reelection announcement as challengers stack up

David Sivak · June 16, 2025 7:57 pm

The outside of the Planned Parenthood Reproductive Health Services Center is seen in St. Louis, Missouri.

Senate GOP megabill would defund Planned Parenthood

Gabrielle M. Etzel · June 16, 2025 6:21 pm

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., left, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., make statements to reporters ahead of vote in the House

Senate GOP releases tax plan with smaller child tax credit boost

Zach Halaschak · June 16, 2025 6:01 pm

A makeshift memorial for Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband Mark is seen at the state Capitol, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Hillary Scholten cancels town hall after being named on Minnesota shooting suspect’s ‘list’

Lauren Green · June 16, 2025 4:55 pm

Trump granted TikTok a third extension sidelining ban. Where does it stand now?

Emily Hallas · June 16, 2025 4:30 pm

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) speaks at a news conference to address the proposed continuing resolution and its impacts.

Eleanor Holmes Norton comes out with rousing video after age and reelection controversy

Annabella Rosciglione · June 16, 2025 4:23 pm

Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID)

Senate GOP to impose tougher curbs on states inflating Medicaid payments

Gabrielle M. Etzel · June 16, 2025 4:18 pm

Rep. Nick LaLota, (R-NY), speaks during a news conference, July 14, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. LaLota is the Republican candidate in New York's First District.

SALT Republicans in House criticize Senate $10,000 cap placeholder

Zach Halaschak · June 16, 2025 3:35 pm

Diversity, equality, and inclusion concept.

Largest health network in Indiana faces scrutiny over ‘illegal DEI’

Kaelan Deese · June 16, 2025 2:55 pm

On the campaign trail last October, Kaine threatened to nuke the filibuster for Supreme Court nominations if Republicans wouldn't cooperate on President Hillary Clinton's nominees. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Tim Kaine to force Senate vote on Trump authority to attack Iran

David Sivak · June 16, 2025 1:25 pm

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten speaks at a news conference on American labor on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. Trump said on Twitter that the driver in Tuesday's attack "came into our country through what is called the 'Diversity Visa Lottery Program,' a Chuck Schumer beauty" — a reference to the Senate's Democratic leader. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders quit the DNC in latest upheaval

Mabinty Quarshie · June 16, 2025 11:11 am