White House journalists invite historian, not comic, to headline dinner
Months after comic Michelle Wolf angered Trump administration officials with her blistering routine at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, the group said on Monday it would feature a historian, not a comedian, at next year’s even…
Sidelined State Department official returns to refugee post
A senior U.S. State Department official who had been sidelined last year from his post leading the refugee admissions program has returned to his former position, the department said on Monday.
Handful of House Democrats oppose Pelosi, offer no rival
Sixteen Democratic Congress members vowed on Monday to oppose Nancy Pelosi’s bid to become speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, but none of them openly said they would run against her.
White House restores Jim Acosta’s press pass, ending court fight
The White House on Monday said it had made a final decision to restore press credentials for CNN reporter Jim Acosta, ending a court fight, the network said.
U.S. judge questions Trump administration on asylum policy
SAN FRANCISCO – A U.S. judge closely questioned the government on Monday as he weighed whether to temporarily halt an order from President Donald Trump that bars asylum for migrants who illegally cross the border with Mexico.
U.S. spy chiefs should publicly report on Khashoggi death: Senator
U.S. intelligence officials should issue a public report on the killing of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a senior Democratic U.S. Senator said on Monday, following published reports the CIA believed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ha…
Democratic senators sue to block Trump acting attorney general
Three Democratic senators launched a new legal challenge on Monday to President Donald Trump’s naming of Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general, accusing Trump of depriving the U.S. Senate of its constitutional power to act on such appointments.
Explainer: Was Trump’s appointment of Whitaker lawful?
President Donald Trump’s appointment of Matthew Whitaker as acting U.S. attorney general on Nov. 7 drew another legal challenge on Monday, this time by three Democratic senators.
Democratic senators sue to challenge Trump’s Whitaker appointment
Three Democratic senators launched a new legal challenge on Monday to President Donald Trump’s naming of Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general, accusing Trump of depriving the U.S. Senate of its constitutional power to act on such appointments.
CNN seeks hearing after White House again vows to yank reporter’s access
CNN on Monday called on a federal court to hold emergency proceedings after the White House said it would again revoke press access to correspondent Jim Acosta despite a temporary restraining order on Friday to reinstate him.
