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Trump Holds Press Conference As Impeachment Inquiry Builds
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The press conference with visiting Finnish President Sauli Niinistö comes as House Democrats are threatening a fresh subpoena for White House documents relating to the growing Ukraine scandal.
Trump Tells The U.N., ‘The Future Does Not Belong To Globalists’
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Trump’s speech comes as his administration confronts foreign policy challenges in the Middle East and a growing political scandal in Washington.
Alexander Acosta Steps Down As Labor Secretary Amid Epstein Controversy
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The departure follows scrutiny over his role in a plea deal as a U.S. attorney in 2008. The agreement eased punishment for multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein for alleged sex crimes.
White House Touts Help For Poor Areas — But Questions Endure Over Who’ll Benefit
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Opportunity zones were created with the 2017 tax cut to bolster low-income communities. But depending on how the funds are spent, investors who get tax incentives could see the biggest gains.
3 Months Into New Criminal Justice Law, Success For Some And Snafus For Others
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While some prisoners are benefiting from reduced sentences under the First Step Act, implementation of other aspects of the law has been hit with delays.