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December 08, 2018

In White House shake-up, Kelly's departure now seems certain

President Donald Trump is inching closer to his long-teased major White House shake-up, gearing up for the twin challenges ...

December 08, 2018

Landmark environmental protections being rolled back

One after another, landmark U.S. protections for climate, air and land are in the crosshairs of the Trump administration as ...

December 08, 2018

Trump prods McConnell on sentencing bill: 'Go for it Mitch!'

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's reluctance to hold a vote on a popular criminal justice bill has angered top ...

December 08, 2018

Nats GM: Corbin, Harper 'independent'; owner thinks OF gone

As with most things involving the Washington Nationals' offseason, a day that was supposed to be all about introducing ...

December 08, 2018

Heather Nauert likely to be quizzed on her diplomatic resume

President Donald Trump's pick to be America's ambassador at the United Nations is likely to face questions about her thin ...

December 07, 2018

The Latest: UN ambassador won't be part of Cabinet

The Latest on who could be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations (all times local): 12:50 p.m. A White House ...

December 07, 2018

Thousands salute Bush funeral train 4141 on final Texas ride

Thousands waved and cheered along the route as funeral train No. 4141 — for the 41st president — carried George H.W.

December 07, 2018

Democratic 2020 campaign revving up quickly

Democrats are hitting fast forward. The first major presidential campaign announcements could come before year's end.

December 07, 2018

Former Attorney General William Barr may get old job again

William Barr, who served as attorney general under President George H.W. Bush, has emerged as a top contender for that job ...

December 07, 2018

Pelosi takes hard line on paying for Trump's border wall

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday rejected the idea of paying for President Donald Trump's border wall in ...

December 07, 2018

Trump expected to pick State spokeswoman for UN ambassador

President Donald Trump is expected to announce he will nominate State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert to be the next U.

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December 07, 2018

Parkland shooting victim's dad joins Trump for Hanukkah

The father of a Florida school shooting victim helped the White House celebrate Hanukkah on Thursday and lauded President ...

December 06, 2018

The Latest: Trump greets tech execs at White House

The Latest on a White House tech meeting (all times local): 3:40 p.m. President Donald Trump has met with a group of tech ...

December 06, 2018

AP sources: Corbin, Nats agree on $140M, 6-year contract

Add Patrick Corbin to the All-Star starting staff the Washington Nationals have assembled. A person familiar with the deal ...

December 06, 2018

Trump odd man out as presidents assemble for Bush funeral

There was no mistaking the odd man out. The Washington funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush served as a rare ...

December 06, 2018

In salute to Bush, a nod to passing of 'greatest generation'

It wasn't just a salute to a president, it was a tribute to a generation. President George H. W. Bush was remembered during ...

December 06, 2018

Nation bids goodbye to Bush with high praise, cannons, humor

The nation bid goodbye to George H.W. Bush with high praise, cannon salutes and gentle humor Wednesday, celebrating the life ...

December 05, 2018

Bush 41 Leaves Washington for last time

President Geoirge H.W. Bush's casket left Washington National Cathedral following his state funeral Wednesday for a flight ...

December 05, 2018

Last salute: A guide to George HW Bush's funeral

President George H.W. Bush is getting a national farewell at Washington National Cathedral before family, friends, presidents ...