Mattis signs order withdrawing U.S. troops from Syria
Outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis has signed an order withdrawing U.S. forces from Syria, a Defense Department spokesman said on Monday, following through on a decision by President Donald Trump that helped trigger Mattis' resignation last week. Powered by...
Trump, annoyed by resignation letter, pushes out Mattis early
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was replacing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis two months earlier than had been expected, a move officials said was driven by Trump's anger at Mattis' resignation letter and its rebuke of his foreign policy. Powered by...
U.S. envoy in fight against Islamic State quits after Syria pullout
A top U.S. envoy leading a global coalition fighting Islamic State has quit over President Donald Trump's decision this week to pull U.S. troops out of Syria, a source familiar with the matter said on Saturday. Powered by WPeMatico
With no deal, U.S. government shutdown likely to drag on past Christmas
A partial U.S. government shutdown was almost certain to drag through the Christmas holiday after the Senate adjourned on Saturday without breaking an impasse over President Donald Trump's demand for more funds for a border wall. Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. government partially shut down in fight over Trump’s border wall
The U.S. government was partially shut down on Saturday in a fierce dispute over President Donald Trump's demands that Congress assign $5 billion for a wall along the border with Mexico. Powered by WPeMatico
Audrey Geisel, widow of Dr. Seuss, dies at age 97
Audrey Geisel, the widow of beloved children's book author Dr. Seuss and an avid promoter of his legacy, died this week at her California home at age 97, a representative confirmed on Friday.Powered by WPeMatico
States help run U.S. National Parks in federal government shutdown
While U.S. National Parks will generally remain open with a skeleton staff through the federal government shutdown, Republican governors in at least two states are working to make sure public restrooms get cleaned and visitor centers stay open. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump to meet Senate Republicans as shutdown looms: Washington Post reporter
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Senate Republicans at the White House on Friday morning, hours ahead of a midnight deadline to fund the a portion of the federal government, a Washington Post reporter said on Twitter. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump threatens ‘very long’ government shutdown
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a "very long" government shutdown just hours ahead of a midnight deadline, calling on the Senate to pass spending legislation with his $5 billion demand for border wall funding and seeking to shift blame for a holiday...
Movie maker Harvey Weinstein loses bid to dismiss criminal case
A New York state judge on Thursday denied Harvey Weinstein's motion to dismiss criminal charges that he sexually assaulted two women, rejecting the movie producer's argument that the case was tainted by police and prosecutorial misconduct.Powered by WPeMatico