Government And Institutions

FEMA Admin. Says More Funds Needed to Help Louisiana

The water has been receding but the damage has been done as Louisiana residents begin to cope with the aftermath from the catastrophic flooding that has now left more than 95,000 residents seeking help from FEMA.

Giuliani: FBI's Comey Putting Hillary Clinton Above the Law

FBI Director Jim Comey may not think Hillary Clinton is guilty of how she handled e-mails with classified information but former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani says he’s “disappointed” in his former employee for the “no brainer” violation of statute 18 United States Code Section 793.

18 states sue U.S. Education Dept over student loan relief

More than one-third of U.S. states on Thursday sued the U.S. Education Department and its secretary, Betsy DeVos, over a recent decision to suspend rules intended to speedily cancel student-loan debt of people defrauded by for-profit Corinthian Colleges Inc and others.

Head of U.S. ethics office announces resignation

The head of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, who clashed with President Donald Trump and his administration, said on Thursday he would resign before his five-year term ends in January.

Head of U.S. ethics office announces resignation

The head of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, who clashed with President Donald Trump and his administration, said on Thursday he would resign before his five-year term ends in January.

Trump blasts China for propping up North Korea’s economy

As the United States works with its allies to address North Korea’s increasingly aggressive armament programs in the wake of the country’s first intercontinental ballistic missile launch this week, President Donald Trump took a swing at China Wednesday morning for failing to put enough economic pressure on Pyongyang.

Pentagon says can defend against North Korean ICBM threat

The U.S. military said on Wednesday it was capable of defending the United States against the "nascent" threat posed by North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capability following Pyongyang's first test of an ICBM on July 4. Pentagon spokesman Navy Captain Jeff Davis noted a successful test last month in which a U.S.-based missile interceptor knocked down a simulated incoming North Korean ICBM.

Trump visits Poland ahead of meeting with Putin

President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One Wednesday, headed for Poland and his second international trip as leader of the United States ahead of the G20 summit later this week in Germany.

Trump visits Poland ahead of meeting with Putin

President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One Wednesday, headed for Poland and his second international trip as leader of the United States ahead of the G20 summit later this week in Germany.

Illinois considers huge tax hike as showdown continues, credit downgrade looms

As Illinois attempts to strike a budget deal to end the country’s longest running state spending impasse, the infighting between Republican Governor Bruce Rauner and the Democratic controlled General Assembly shows no signs of waning despite progress made toward passing a $36 billion spending package early this week.

Illinois considers huge tax hike as showdown continues, credit downgrade looms

As Illinois attempts to strike a budget deal to end the country’s longest running state spending impasse, the infighting between Republican Governor Bruce Rauner and the Democratic controlled General Assembly shows no signs of waning despite progress made toward passing a $36 billion spending package early this week.