SEATTLE– President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. attorney in Seattle on Wednesday, less than an hour after the prosecutor was unanimously appointed by the district’s federal judges, highlighting tensions between the courts and the president over positions of power. Roger Rogoff, a former judge and veteran state and federal prosecutor, was sworn in
WASHINGTON– The Trump administration proposes improving security around the White House by placing a fence around nearby Lafayette Park to help limit public access when law enforcement authorities determine it is necessary to do so. The proposal is scheduled to be considered Thursday by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, according to the meeting agenda
WASHINGTON– The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a variety of what it considered unfair trade practices by the world’s 10th largest economy. The rates, which were first proposed last month, will go into effect on July 22. The order exempts some goods that are not produced in the
NEW YORK — A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty Wednesday to drugging and raping a 21-year-old U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet who was working on the ship as part of the academy’s Sea Year training program. John Merrone, 53, pleaded guilty just as his trial was about to begin in federal court in Brooklyn.
WASHINGTON– The underside of the newly drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has noticeably faded since it was coated with a protective coating in a color President Donald Trump calls “American flag blue” this spring. An Associated Press reporter and photographer viewed the fenced reflecting pool Wednesday from the top of the Washington Monument. The new
George Santos has worn many hats: serial scammer, congressman, expelled congressman, federal prison inmate, pardon recipient, podcast host, online gambling influencer under investigation by the federal government. NEW YORK — George Santos has worn many hats: con man, congressman, recluse, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV contestant. In September, Santos will appear on