Republican lawmakers introduced a bill to strip D.C. of its governing power, but city officials want statehood instead.

Covering the paralyzation or drastic reduction of entire government departments requires a different approach.

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Progressives have the presidency they have long desired but a president they abhor. James Madison warned them: “Enlightened ...

This week started off with the countries of North America backing away from a trade war. President Donald Trump paused his ...

WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters ... The incident happened months after the killing of George Floyd, a Black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.

They have developed a real expertise, and that's a great resource for the government," said Randall Eliason, a former federal prosecutor who now teaches law at The George Washington University.

But the Canadian government had quickly responded with ... flanked by seven cabinet ministers and Canada's ambassador to Washington, Trudeau tried to offer reassurance. "We've been here before ...

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the Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C. The General Services Administration, the federal agency that owns, manages and leases much of the government’s real estate, had previously awarded ...

A government website focused on reproductive rights is no longer accessible amid the transition to a Donald Trump administration. "Reproductive health care, including access to birth control and ...

The Brazilian government, therefore, intends to adopt a more prudent and calm approach, waiting for events to unfold before discussing any possible changes in course or rhetoric. WASHINGTON ...