Politics
Trump vows to protect religious liberty, combat ‘godless’ communism
President Trump promised to protect religious freedom, telling an evangelical group that “religion is back” and everyone will “suffer or die” if the country opens the door to communism....
Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration facility is shutting down
Just shy of its one-year opening, Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” is closing its doors, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday. He said the immigration detention center in the Everglades had done...
Justice Department sues Philadelphia over anti-ICE mask law
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging Philadelphia’s anti-ICE policy banning federal agents from wearing masks while on duty. Federal lawyers said the city’s law is an unconstitutional...
Supreme Court declines to hear Carter Page case against FBI officials
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up Carter Page’s case against former FBI officials who oversaw what the government now concedes was an ill-advised attempt to surveil...
Obama ‘doubtful’ Trump’s Iran deal will be different than the one he signed in 2015
Former President Barack Obama said it was “doubtful” that any new agreement between the U.S. and Iran to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons will be different from or...
Workers begin removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, hours after a court-ordered deadline
Workers began removing President Trump’s name from the facade of the Kennedy Center early Saturday, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline to remove references to Trump from the building...
Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Dan Sullivan
JUNEAU, Alaska — A top Alaska elections official has threatened to disqualify from the state’s August primary a U.S. Senate candidate who shares the same name and party affiliation...
Two House Republicans to meet with the leader of Taiwan’s Beijing-friendly opposition party
WASHINGTON — Two leading House Republicans are meeting with Taiwan’s Beijing-friendly opposition leader this week as she travels to Washington at a time when China is scrutinizing the Trump...
Platner wins Democratic Senate primary in Maine, will face Collins
PORTLAND, Maine — Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, setting up a high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Platner, an oyster farmer...
Trump nominates Todd Blanche to permanent post as attorney general
President Trump on Monday formally nominated Todd Blanche to be the U.S. attorney general, setting up a Senate confirmation battle. Mr. Blanche, 51, has been serving as acting attorney...
