US, the Philippines Struck Trade, Military Deal, Trump Says
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States has reached a trade agreement with the Philippines that includes a 19 percent tariff on...
Trump Says He May Visit China Soon
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he might visit China soon. The potential visit, at a time of simmering trade and security...
Senate Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Hong Kong Democracy and Rights After China’s Judicial Takeover
The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women’s Issues holds a hearing to examine...
Judges Decline to Keep Alina Habba as New Jersey’s Top Prosecutor, Drawing DOJ Pushback
Alina Habba, who served as President Donald Trump’s defense lawyer, saw her 120-day interim term as the U.S. attorney for New Jersey end on...
Advocacy Group Urges Congress to Create First Specialized Human Trafficking Courts
The leader of an anti-human trafficking advocacy group is pushing Congress to establish specialized human trafficking courts to tackle and prosecute more cases. “We’re...
Who Will Succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell? Here Are the Top Contenders
The search for a replacement for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is underway at the White House. While President Donald Trump has confirmed that...
Senators Weigh Canceling August Recess to Confirm Trump Nominees
WASHINGTON—Senators are considering whether or not to cancel the August recess in order to confirm President Donald Trump’s judicial and other nominees amid Democratic...
Department of State Holds Press Briefing (July 22)
The Department of State holds a press briefing with spokesperson Tammy Bruce at 1:30 p.m. ET on July 22. …
House Holds Hearing on Task Force for Enhancing Security for Special Events, Lessons Learned
The House Homeland Security Committee holds a hearing titled “Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events in the United States—Lessons Learned: An Examination...