For the real estate-minded President Donald Trump, improving the aesthetic appeal of Washington, D.C., has been a priority since his first administration. But as the Trump administration barrels toward hosting America 250 celebrations in the capital city, they have put the district’s beautification projects into overdrive, repairing over 20 fountains, repainting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting […]

A key federal spy tool is at risk of sunsetting on Friday unless Congress passes an extension of the authority that allows the government to surveil foreign persons without a warrant. A Senate deal to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for three years was upended last week after seven Republicans joined […]

President Donald Trump said that Israel and Iran are once again negotiating a ceasefire as violence in the Middle East escalated over the weekend. Iran launched a missile strike against Israel Sunday morning in retaliation for Israel’s own attacks against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon earlier in the weekend. Israel responded again Monday morning with a […]

Illinois is considering boosting gun control measures, even as its laws are under fire from Second Amendment advocates concerned they undermine constitutional rights. Illinois is one of two states that require residents to obtain a government-issued license to legally possess or purchase any firearm, giving state police up to 30 days to approve or deny […]