Washington Times - Politics
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Trump's FAA administrator pick questioned about safety and pilot training standards at hearing
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration pledged to prioritize safety and upgrade the nation's outdated air traffic...
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Gabbard's Hiroshima atomic bomb post surprises Japan, irks Republicans
In a surprise release Tuesday, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard warned of the perils of nuclear weapons.
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House Republicans get vexed about cutting public broadcasting, anti-AIDS programs
House Republicans are raising concerns about cuts to public broadcasting and an AIDS prevention program that are part of a $9.4 billion package of...
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U.S., China reach framework deal to relieve export controls
U.S. negotiators said Wednesday they reached a "handshake" agreement to loosen China's restrictions on rare earth minerals, but they must get...
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Elon Musk backs off from feud with Trump, saying he regrets social media posts that 'went too far'
Elon Musk stepped back from his explosive feud with U.S. President Trump, writing on X that he regrets some of his posts about his onetime ally and...
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New Jersey congresswoman indicted on charges from confrontation with ICE
The Justice Department said Rep. LaMonica McIver was formally indicted Tuesday on three charges stemming from her clash with immigration officers...
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Appeals court says Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs can move forward
A federal appeals court said Tuesday that President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs can remain in effect while the legal battle over them rages,...
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Newsom declares 'democracy' at stake in battle with Trump over Los Angeles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, reaching to become the face of Democratic opposition to President Trump, declared "democracy is under assault" in an...
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House votes to revoke D.C.'s noncitizen voting law
House Republicans led the charge Tuesday to overturn the District of Columbia's law that allows noncitizens -- including illegal immigrants -- to...
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Navy advances drone warfare capabilities as threat of conflict with China looms
The Navy and Marines are fielding advanced unmanned weapons in preparation for a potential future conflict with China that key service leaders told...
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Bill to repeal FACE Act after Biden 'weaponization' clears House committee
The House Judiciary Committee passed legislation Tuesday to repeal the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, a law wielded by the Biden...
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Judge rejects Gavin Newsom's bid to immediately eject Trump's troops from Los Angeles
A federal judge allowed President Trump at least two more days of free action to deploy troops to Los Angeles, putting off California's request for...