The Justice Department on Thursday updated its federal religious liberty guidance to reflect recent Supreme Court rulings, expanding instructions for executive agencies on protecting religious expression, parental rights, and the autonomy of religious organizations. The guidance revises a memorandum first issued by then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Oct. 6, 2017, during President Donald Trump’s first […]

A new report concluded that the second Trump administration’s Senate-confirmed officials have experienced the highest turnover rate in recent history, with more leaving at this point in his term than at any other. In the first 18 months of President Donald Trump’s second term, 27 of his Senate-confirmed officials have resigned from their posts, representing […]

Welcome to Thursday’s edition of Washington Secrets. We take a dive into the latest generic polling ahead of the midterm elections, which suggests not all is lost for Republicans. Plus, we delve into our favorite United Nations conspiracy theory, and wonder whether the president is fonder of the New York Mets than he lets on… […]

Podcaster Tucker Carlson admitted again to being “wrong on Trump” during an interview with sports and political commentator Stephen A. Smith, where Carlson explained his departure from the Republican Party. Smith asked Carlson for clarity regarding his shifting views on the Trump administration. “Why should listeners see this latest break as principle rather than another […]