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‘Amateur hour’: Pete Buttigieg criticizes Trump over war planning, fundraising off war dead

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized President Trump on Sunday after his political operation used images of him receiving the remains of fallen troops at Dover Air Force Base to raise money.

Feds say Hawaii crime lord committed suicide to stop Uncle Sam from seizing $20 million fortune

Hawaii nightclub owner Michael Miske Jr. was found guilty of murder and a host of other charges, and a jury said he should forfeit more than $20 million to Uncle Sam as part of his punishment.

Gas prices will stay high ‘a few more weeks’ but will drop after war, Trump energy secretary says

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that Americans will likely have to deal with a few more weeks of high gas prices due to the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.

Why the newest dimes are missing a symbol of peace in the US

These dimes will only be released this year.

Senate Republican rebukes Carr’s threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran coverage

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Sunday rebuked Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr's threats to revoke broadcasters' licenses over TV networks' news coverage. "I am a big supporter of the First Amendment," Johnson said on Fox News's "The Sunday Briefing." "I do not like the heavy-handed government, no matter who is wielding it. ... I would rather...

A seat at the table, but no vote yet for a Democratic lawmaker in the Kennedy Center board showdown

A federal judge ruled on Saturday that a Democratic lawmaker is entitled to participate at a board meeting for discussing President Donald Trump's plan to close down the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for two years of renovations.

Fugitive who was killed by Dallas SWAT reportedly worked on Rep. Crockett’s security detail

A Texas man shot and killed during a standoff with Dallas police earlier this week reportedly worked as a security guard for Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

Sinema admits a romance with her security guard as she fights ex-wife’s lawsuit

Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema acknowledges having a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail that began while she was a lawmaker, according to legal documents. But she also contends she shouldn't be subject to a lawsuit by the man's ex-wife who blames Sinema for the marriage breakup.

Washington Times Weekly: China’s pressure campaign meets Trump’s Iran gambit

I'm George Gerbo and welcome to Washington Times Weekly, where we get a chance to sit down with our reporters and take a look at their coverage of the latest news and events. Joining me is National Security Correspondent Bill Gertz.

Obama Presidential Center wants 100 unpaid volunteers as Valerie Jarrett earns $740K

Obama Presidential Center seeks 100 unpaid volunteers as $850M Chicago facility prepares to open in June, promising $3.1B economic impact for South Side.

The Postmodern Jurisprudence of Lawrence VanDyke

The Ninth Circuit judge has embraced the fact that an opinion as opinion can have meaning beyond the arguments it presents.

‘Do not bring your politics’: Obama ignores Jackson family’s wishes at memorial

The death of Rev. Jesse Jackson produced the unexpected: a public split between two of Chicago's most prominent Democratic figures.

President Trump says Iran is “totally defeated,” calling out “fake news”

President Trump declared Iran "totally defeated" just two weeks into the conflict with the Middle Eastern country.

North Korea test-fires 10 missiles as South Korea, U.S. stage war games

North Korea test-fired 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan Saturday, five days after South Korea and its U.S. allies kicked off their annual spring war games.

Michael Cohen joins Lara Trump podcast to defend former boss against Epstein ties

Michael Cohen is back in President Trump's corner, defending him against unsubstantiated claims that he is implicated in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

U.S. judge pauses termination of deportation protections for some Somali immigrants

A U.S. court ruling in Massachusetts Friday temporarily paused the looming termination of Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Somalia.

In race for Georgia governor, Burt Jones was inevitable GOP nom until Rick Jackson showed up

Burt Jones seemed like the inevitable Republican nominee for governor in Georgia.

2028 Dem veteran? Uncle Sam wants you.

In the 15 days since President Donald Trump launched Operation Epic Fury on Iran, Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) is approaching nearly a dozen media...

Virginia Democrats dig in on DHS funding line despite ISIS-linked shooting at ODU, illegal immigrant murder

Virginia Democratic Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine oppose DHS funding without reforms, despite a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University involving suspect with ISIS links.

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