Tag: White House
What the National Guard and federal law enforcement can and can’t do in D.C.
Washington — President Trump announced this week the deployment of 800 members of the D.C. National Guard to…
‘Bring it on, Gavin,’ White House says to Newsom on threat to sue over UCLA cuts
As Gov. Gavin Newsom and the University of California consider whether to sue the Trump administration to restore…
Maddow Blog | White House to review Smithsonian exhibits to ensure Trump’s views are reflected
As a political matter, it’s been a difficult year for the Smithsonian. In late March, for example, Donald…
Trump will ignore crime reduction data for the political value of a show of force
“They fought back against law enforcement last night, and they’re not going to be fighting back long,” Donald…
Trump’s Washington police takeover echoes history of racist narratives about urban crime
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has taken control of the District of Columbia's law enforcement and ordered…
Trump-backed judge rules administration’s withholding of funds illegal
A federal judge ruled Monday that the administration appears to be illegally withholding funds previously approved by Congress…
New ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report to be released in weeks
Americans will have to wait several weeks for the Trump administration’s next steps in its agenda to “Make…
Trump’s big bill is powering his mass deportations. Congress is starting to ask questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan visited Capitol Hill just weeks after Inauguration Day,…
Why MAGA dropped Epstein for Russiagate
There’s a genre of conspiracy theory that goes like this: A politician, faced with a particularly uncomfortable or…
Trump is promising new steps to tackle homelessness and crime in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is promising new steps to tackle homelessness and crime in Washington, prompting…
Trump has been on a roll for the ages — but blowback could be looming
Nearly seven months into his second term, President Donald Trump is riding high on far-reaching policy wins and…
Trump to send FBI on night patrols in DC: Reports
The Trump administration will send the FBI on night patrols in the nation’s capital in the wake of…