Trump to nominate Milley as next chairman of Joint Chiefs
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he would nominate four-star Army General Mark Milley to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump says prosecutors have found no evidence of Russia collusion
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday investigators had found no evidence of collusion with Russia, a day after U.S. prosecutors detailed a previously unknown attempt by a Russian to help his 2016 presidential election campaign. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump picks former Attorney General Barr to return to head Justice Department
President Donald Trump said on Friday he had chosen former U.S. Attorney General William Barr to once again lead the Justice Department, a role that would put him in charge of the federal probe into Russian election interference. Powered by WPeMatico
Mueller to give details on Russia probe with filings on Trump ex-aides
U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller may provide new details on Friday on how two of President Donald Trump's closest former aides have helped or hindered his investigation into possible collusion between Russia and Trump's 2016 election campaign. Powered by WPeMatico
Former President George H.W. Bush laid to rest in Texas
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush was laid to rest at his presidential library in College Station, Texas, on Thursday, following funeral services at his longtime church in Houston.Powered by WPeMatico
House Democrats plan to send Trump aides’ transcripts to Mueller
Democrats taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives in January plan to send Special Counsel Robert Mueller the transcripts of testimony by some of President Donald Trump's closest associates so they can be reviewed for evidence and possible falsehoods, said...
EPA to roll back carbon rule on new coal plants
The Trump administration is expected on Thursday to roll back an Obama-era rule that requires new coal plants to capture their carbon emissions, a move that could crack open the door in coming years for new plants fired by the fossil fuel. Powered by WPeMatico
Houston mourns former U.S. President George H.W. Bush
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush will be mourned on Thursday at the Houston church where he worshipped for many years, a final public farewell before his remains are taken to their resting place at his Texas presidential library.Powered by WPeMatico
Former Massachusetts Governor Patrick will not run for president: reports
Democratic former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, a close ally of former President Barack Obama, has opted not to launch a 2020 campaign for the White House, several news outlets reported on Wednesday. Powered by WPeMatico
Wisconsin Republicans pass bill to curb incoming Democrats’ power
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin legislature passed a bill to weaken the powers of the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general, voting around dawn on Wednesday after debates that lasted through the night. Powered by WPeMatico