US vice president scolded over packed meeting

WASHINGTON — A U.S. lawmaker who represents northern Virginia suburbs is criticizing Vice President Mike Pence for meeting with dozens of Trump campaign staff packedRead More

Senate panel OKs removing Confederate names from bases

WASHINGTON (AP) — A GOP-led Senate panel has approved a plan by Sen. Elizabeth Warren to have the names of Confederate figures removed from militaryRead More

Biden ‘absolutely convinced’ military would escort Trump from White House if he loses election, refuses to leave

(CNN) — Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Wednesday he is “absolutely convinced” the military would escort President Donald Trump from the White House if he loses theRead More

Trump resumes fundraising to build cash lead against Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is resuming in-person fundraising events after a three-month hiatus as his campaign works to maintain a cash advantage overRead More

Milley says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk

WASHINGTON (AP) — Army Gen. Mark Milley, the nation’s top military officer, said Thursday he was wrong to accompany President Donald Trump on a walkRead More

Biden says questions about 1994 crime bill are ‘legitimate’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden acknowledged Wednesday that questions raised about his support for the 1994 crime bill are “legitimate.” But the presumptive Democratic presidentialRead More

Trump: No change at bases named for Confederate officers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration will “not even consider” changing the name of any of the 10 Army basesRead More

Pelosi calls for removing Confederate statues from Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is demanding that statues of Confederate figures such as Jefferson Davis be removed from the U.S. Capitol. InRead More

Fed says it will keep stimulus coming for years

(CNN) — The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday and committed to maintaining its unprecedented stimulus plan until the economy “has weathered recent events.”Read More

Ex-judge says push to dismiss Flynn case is ‘abuse of power’

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former federal judge appointed to review the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss criminal charges against former national security adviser Michael FlynnRead More