Senate cancels postal service hearing; Trump’s Amazon crusade delayed
A Senate hearing about reforming the U.S. Postal Service that could have scrutinized what Amazon.com Inc and others pay for package delivery has been delayed, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, moving back President Donald Trump’s ef…
Washington lauds McCain as one of America’s ‘bravest souls,’ Trump absent
Washington’s bitterly divided leaders came together on Friday to praise the late Senator John McCain as an embodiment of America’s fighting spirit, idealism and sense of humor, but there was one notable absentee: President Donald Trump.
Trump, foundation seek to end New York lawsuit, call it political attack
U.S. President Donald Trump and his foundation asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit by New York’s attorney general over the nonprofit’s activities, including during the 2016 presidential campaign, calling it a politically motivated attack.
Trump considering D.C. litigator to replace White House counsel McGahn: Washington Post
President Donald Trump is considering replacing outgoing White House counsel Don McGahn with Pat Cipollone, a Washington litigator who once worked in the Justice Department, the Washington Post reported on Friday.
Washington pays tribute to McCain, Trump absent
A bitterly divided U.S. Congress came together on Friday to commemorate the late Senator John McCain, remembering him as a tenacious fighter for his ideals who never lost his sense of humor or his ability to inspire others.
Trump, foundation seek dismissal of New York ‘self-dealing’ lawsuit
U.S. President Donald Trump, his three adult children and his namesake foundation are seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit by the New York state attorney general accusing the nonprofit of “self-dealing” for Trump’s benefit, including for his 2016 preside…
Motorcade with McCain’s body arrives at U.S. Capitol
The motorcade carrying the late Senator John McCain’s casket arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Friday morning, with a solemn memorial ceremony for the Arizona lawmaker set to begin soon.
Washington comes together for McCain, with one exception
When Washington’s political leaders gather in the U.S. Capitol on Friday to commemorate the late Senator John McCain, President Donald Trump will travel to one of his private golf clubs for a campaign fundraiser.
Abortion looms over Senate fight on Supreme Court nominee
When a U.S. appeals court last week rejected an Alabama abortion law, one of the court’s judges bemoaned having to base the decision on Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion, calling it an “aberration of constitutional law.”
Trump on Twitter (Aug 30) – CNN, NBC, Comey
The following statements were posted to the verified personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
