WASHINGTON — For a decade, President Trump promised to end what he calls forever wars, casting himself as a leader opposed to prolonged conflicts in the Middle East and who would rather …
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Democrats are pushing for a vote next week on a resolution to curtail President Trump’s authority to conduct strikes in Iran, a move that would reassert Congress’ role in approving …
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DENVER — Renee Good loved sparkles and laughter and any excuse for a celebration. She loved pretty much everyone she met, and was late for pretty much everything. “She had this way …
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Judge extends order protecting Minnesota refugees from arrest, deportation
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMINNEAPOLIS — A federal judge Friday extended an order protecting refugees in Minnesota who are lawfully in the U.S. from being arrested and deported, saying a Trump administration policy turns the “American …
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Bill Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein as he faces grilling over their relationship
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Former President Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he “did nothing wrong” in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein’s sexual abuse as he …
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Trump heads to Texas, where 3 supporters are battling it out in the Senate Republican primary
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — President Trump just can’t seem to choose among friends in the Texas Senate Republican primary. So when he travels to the state on Friday for his first post-State of the …
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More than $100 million for transportation projects in jeopardy amid L.A. budget woes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFour years ago, Boyle Heights and Skid Row had something to celebrate: state grants to build new sidewalks and protected bike lanes. But now, more than $100 million from the …
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Mamdani pitches Trump on housing with mock newspaper in latest White House visit
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented President Trump with a mock newspaper front page during a visit to the White House on Thursday to discuss massive new housing investments …
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Hilary Knight won’t let Trump’s ‘distasteful joke’ ruin Olympic gold
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesU.S. women’s hockey star Hilary Knight wasn’t a fan of a comment that President Trump made about her team days after it claimed Olympic gold at the Milan-Cortina Games. “I …
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Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein’s crimes and doesn’t recall meeting him
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told U.S. House lawmakers on Thursday that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s or Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes at the start of two days …