There are aspects of being president of the United States that Donald Trump is really bad at, and others at which he is significantly worse. It goes without saying that none of that is improving, but what is most notable about his performance in the position is the extent to which he has never really … Read more
House lawmakers on Tuesday passed a temporary bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown before the midterm elections. The short-term spending bill would ensure that the federal government remains open until December 4, after the September 30 funding deadline and the November 3 midterm elections. The so-called continuing resolution won House approval in a 2020-205 … Read more
As President Donald Trump approached the podium to deliver his speech State of the Union address In February, one of the few people who knew what he was about to say was allegedly positioning himself to capitalize on the president’s words. Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator is believed to have made tens of thousands of dollars … Read more
Washington– There will be no going back if the House wants it. The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent. Supporters, including the White House, argued that the change would provide more daylight during times when Americans are most active. The vote was 308 to 117. Daylight … Read more
Washington– President Donald Trump welcomes Iraq’s new prime minister to the White House on Tuesday after strongly supporting the political novice in his bid to take office. Ali Al-Zaidi, a businessman with no political background, emerged as a consensus candidate in Iraq after months of stalemate over the prime ministership following the parliamentary elections that … Read more
Buying a house It’s not for everyone, but some sellers can ease the headache of the real estate process by lowering their prices. Adobe, Allie Rzesa/Globe Staff If you’re planning to sell your home, you’re probably beautifying it, interviewing real estate agents, and planning for the inconveniences that come with selling a home. But what … Read more
Washington — President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he is building a granite helipad for Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, which he said will be paid for by Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, which makes the helicopters that transport the president. “So, now we’re building a helipad, a … Read more
Sports Balogun can now play in the USA’s Round of 16 match with Belgium on Monday. U.S. player Folarin Balogun, 20, walks off the field after receiving a red card during the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, … Read more
President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “knows who the leader is” ahead of a scheduled bilateral meeting in Washington, D.C. Trump told Axios on Saturday that Netanyahu may visit the country as early as next week, and said the relationship between the two leaders remains strong. “We get along very well,” the … Read more
A Pennsylvania Republican lawmaker said he was kicked off the state House floor for wearing an American flag jacket ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary. Rep. Eric D’Avanzo was baffled Tuesday when House Speaker Joanna McClinton ruled his choice of clothing went against House rules and outrageously called the suit a “costume.” “Kicked out for … Read more