‘I own it:’ U.S. Navy secretary resigns over handling of coronavirus-hit carrier
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned on Tuesday after he faced mounting backlash for firing and ridiculing the commander of a U.S. aircraft carrier who...
House panel asks Trump’s acting spy chief to explain spate of firings
The House Intelligence Committee chairman on Tuesday called on U.S. President Donald Trump’s acting spy chief to explain the removals and resignations of top intelligence...
Trump removes top coronavirus watchdog, widens attack on inspectors general
President Donald Trump has removed the inspector general tasked with overseeing the government’s coronavirus response, including $2.3 trillion in economic relief, the spokeswoman for the...
White House spokeswoman Grisham switches to first lady’s staff
In a White House communications shakeup, press secretary Stephanie Grisham announced plans to leave on Tuesday and administration officials said she was expected to be...
Wisconsin votes despite COVID-19 risks
Wisconsin voters faced long lines at limited polling locations on Tuesday, as the Midwestern state’s presidential primary and local elections moved ahead despite mounting fears...
Acting U.S. Navy secretary offers to resign over handling of coronavirus-hit carrier
Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Thomas Modly has offered his resignation following criticism of his handling of a crisis involving the captain of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft...
More high-profile lawmakers line up behind Biden’s campaign
Joe Biden’s presidential bid won endorsements from two prominent members of Congress on Tuesday, support that could help the Democrat in his campaign for the...
U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to fund oil purchase for emergency reserve
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday providing $3 billion to buy oil for the national emergency reserve as a way...
U.S. House Speaker wants Navy leader’s removal, despite apology
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Tuesday for the removal of Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly, despite Modly’s apology for ridiculing the...
Grisham steps down as White House press secretary
White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham announced plans on Tuesday to become chief of staff to first lady Melania Trump and an administration official said...