Washington Times - Politics
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Trump says Cabinet will huddle with Musk biweekly
President Trump said Thursday his Cabinet secretaries and Elon Musk had a "very positive" meeting Thursday about cutting the costs of government,...
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Senate Democrats ask for ethics probe into D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee has filed a misconduct complaint against Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney for Washington,...
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Activists fume after GOP calls Democratic lawmaker an 'illegal immigrant'
Democrats demanded apologies from top Republicans this week after the House GOP's campaign arm labeled a member of Congress an "illegal immigrant."
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Witkoff says U.S., Ukraine to hold talks on peace deal in Saudi Arabia
Officials from the U.S. and Ukraine will meet next week in Saudi Arabia to discuss a "framework" for a ceasefire and longer-term peace agreement...
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Congress repeals Biden offshore drilling rule as Republicans continue regulatory rollback
Legislation to repeal a Biden administration rule adding costs to offshore drilling is on its way to President Trump's desk as Republicans continue...
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'Deeply unfair': Newsom breaks with Democrats on transgender athletes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that allowing male-born athletes in female sports is "deeply unfair," breaking ranks with his fellow Democrats on...
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House censures Al Green for heckling Trump during address to Congress
The House on Thursday formally rebuked Rep. Al Green for his cane-waving rant at President Trump's address to a Congress.
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FDA nominee sidesteps questions on abortion pill, agency layoffs and other issues
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration largely sidestepped questions Thursday from senators about how he would...
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Trump meets with hostages, offers final warning to Hamas
President Trump met with eight released hostages from Gaza at the White House on Wednesday while giving Hamas a "last warning" about freeing the...
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Senate bill seeks to tackle the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. from China and Mexico
In a rare bipartisan move, two senators have introduced legislation in the latest attempt to fight the flow of fentanyl and its precursors into the...
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Trump to sign executive order aimed at shuttering Department of Education
President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take the necessary steps to close the...
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As many top Democrats stay silent on Cuomo mayoral run, an accuser feels betrayed
Lindsey Boylan helped drive Andrew Cuomo from office in 2021 when the former aide came forward as the first woman to accuse the governor of sexual...