Trump Says He’ll Talk to Maduro but Won’t Rule Out Sending Troops to Venezuela
President Donald Trump said Nov. 17 that he would be open to holding talks with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro but refused to rule out...
Acting FEMA Head Resigns, Agency Names Replacement
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Director David Richardson has resigned, the agency confirmed on Monday. Chief of Staff Karen Evans will step into...
Letitia James Files New Motion to Dismiss, Alleging ‘Outrageous Conduct’
New York Attorney General Letitia James said in court papers on Nov. 17 that Trump administration officials had engaged in “outrageous conduct” that should...
Supreme Court Removes Block on Judgment Involving Late Filipino Leader’s $40 Million
The U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 14 allowed a judgment to take effect that gives the Republic of the Philippines control over $40 million...
Proposed EPA Rule Seeks to Limit Federal Oversight of Non-Navigable Waters
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Nov. 17 unveiled a proposed rule that would trim federal regulatory oversight of the nation’s non-navigable waters under...
Pentagon Announces 6 Critical Areas for Research and Development
The Pentagon on Nov. 17 announced that it would designate six “Critical Technology Areas (CTAs)” to focus government funding for research and innovation in...
Seattle Elects Democratic Socialist
Seattle will be led by a democratic socialist after incumbent Bruce Harrell, a Democrat, conceded the city’s mayoral race on Nov. 13 following the...
Joint Committee Hearing to Examine Deterrence on NATO’s Eastern Flank
The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission) holds a hearing to examine deterrence on NATO’s Eastern Flank at 3:30 p.m....
Trump Says Country Sought to Renegotiate US Trade Deal
President Donald Trump said on Nov. 17 that a country attempted to renegotiate a trade agreement with the United States. “I wasn’t happy about...