Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Warns of Political Pressure after DOJ Subpoenas

WASHINGTON — The chair of the Federal Reserve issued a rare public statement Sunday, accusing the Justice Department of using the threat of criminal prosecution to pressure the central bank over its interest-rate decisions.

January 12, 2026

National·Trump

President Trump Hints at Big Changes to Washington Dulles Airport.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration is preparing a major reconstruction plan for Washington Dulles International Airport, telling reporters during a White House Cabinet meeting that “we have a

December 2, 2025

Local·National·Trump·Virginia

House Oversight Committee Releases New Epstein Emails Tying Trump to Alleged Victim

Washington — Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability have released email correspondence from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, raising further questions about Epstein’s connections to former President Donald Trump

November 12, 2025

National·Trump

Maryland Launches Mid-Cycle Redistricting Effort Amid National Battles Over Political Maps

ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore announced Monday the creation of the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission, a bipartisan panel that will hold public hearings and make recommendations to improve Maryland’s congressional maps. The

November 4, 2025

National·Politics·Trump

Trump’s Proposed Ballroom Would Rank Among Costliest Construction Projects in the World by Square Foot Cost

WASHINGTON – October 27, 2025 – President Donald Trump’s plan to construct a new presidential ballroom is drawing comparisons to some of the most expensive government and cultural building projects ever undertaken,

October 28, 2025

National·Trump

Controversial Sculpture of Albert Pike, Confederate General and Ku Klux Klan Member, Reinstalled in DC

The Albert Pike memorial returned to its granite plinth in Judiciary Square on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, five years after protesters pulled the bronze figure to the ground and set it ablaze.

October 28, 2025

Civil Rights·Culture·National·Trump

Trump Blasts Illinois Governor and Oregon Judge Over Crime.

WASHINGTON – President Trump departed the White House on Sunday morning for Norfolk, Va., taking a jab at Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker before boarding Marine One. “Number one, he’s wrong. Number two,

October 5, 2025

Judiciary·National·Russia·Trump

Judge Rebukes Trump, Blocks Federal Takeover of Oregon National Guard.

WASHINGTON- A federal judge on Saturday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s order deploying 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, ruling that the move likely exceeded his constitutional and statutory authority. In

October 5, 2025

Judiciary·National·Trump

Army National Guard Soldiers Activated in Portland to Protect Federal Personnel and Property

WASHINGTON — About 200 Oregon Army National Guard soldiers have been activated and placed under federal command to assist in protecting federal property and personnel in the Portland area, U.S. Northern Command

October 3, 2025

Defense·National·Trump

Smithsonian Museums to Stay Open Through Oct. 11 Despite Federal Shutdown

Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will remain open to the public during the federal government shutdown by relying on prior-year funds, officials announced Thursday. The institution said it will

October 3, 2025

Congress·Culture·DC·Local·Museums·National·Trump