White House

Schumer, Pelosi Warn DOJ Not to Give Trump ‘Sneak Preview’ of Mueller Report

By Mairead McArdle 7:40 PM

The Democratic leaders of the House and Senate warned the Justice Department on Friday not to give the Trump administration a "sneak preview" of Robert Mueller's final report.

White House

Trump Abruptly Scraps New North Korea Sanctions

By Mairead McArdle 5:26 PM

President Trump announced Friday that he had cancelled new sanctions on North Korea.

National Security & Defense

Two American Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan

By Mairead McArdle 1:16 PM

Two U.S. service-members were killed while conducting an operation in Afghanistan on Friday, according to the NATO-led military coalition in Kabul.

Politics & Policy

Mississippi Governor Signs ‘Heartbeat Bill’

By Mairead McArdle March 21, 2019

Mississippi governor Phil Bryant signed a bill Thursday banning abortions past the point in pregnancy where a fetal heartbeat can be detected.

Law & the Courts

GOP Rep. Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Keep SCOTUS at Nine Justices

By Mairead McArdle March 21, 2019

Republican representative Mark Green on Thursday introduced a constitutional amendment that would freeze the number of Supreme Court seats at nine.

World

New Zealand Prime Minister Says Semi-Automatic Weapons Will Be Banned After Mass Shooting

By Mairead McArdle March 21, 2019

"On 15 March our history changed forever. Now our laws will too," said New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern.

U.S.

Freshman Dem Apologizes to Constituents for Omar’s Anti-Semitic Comments

By Mairead McArdle March 20, 2019

Rep. Max Rose apologized to his Jewish constituents this week for anti-Semitic comments from fellow freshman Democrat Ilhan Omar that drew bipartisan backlash.

Politics & Policy

Trump Backs Public Release of Mueller Report

By Mairead McArdle March 20, 2019

President Trump on Wednesday said he supports making Special Counsel Robert Mueller's final report public, predicting that it will not contain damning revelations.

Law & the Courts

Kentucky Governor Signs Law Prohibiting Abortions Based on Unborn’s Sex, Race, or Disabilities

By Mairead McArdle March 20, 2019

Kentucky governor Matt Bevin on Tuesday signed a bill that bans abortions chosen on the basis of an unborn child's sex, race, or disability.

U.S.

Schumer to Reintroduce Bill Naming Senate Building after McCain

By Mairead McArdle March 20, 2019

"I look forward to soon re-introducing my legislation re-naming the Russell Senate Building after American hero, Senator John McCain," said Senator Schumer.