Politics

The Black Soldiers Who Changed the Meaning of the Civil War

These troops helped transform a conflict fought initially to preserve the Union into one that destroyed slavery as well.

Want to Rein in the President? Expand the House

In a recent Presidential Declaration on America’s 250th anniversary, the White House affirmed the constitutional principles of separation of powers and checks and balances. But actions speak louder than words. Whether it is military interventions, emergency declarations, student loan forgiveness, or tariff policy, modern presidents increasingly act first and ask Congress later.

Trump highlighting what he's done for American workers

President Donald Trump will mark his first domestic trip on Tuesday since the G7 summit of world leaders with a visit to the iconic Mack truck facility in Lehigh Valley, a White House official exclusively told the Washington Examiner on Thursday.

LA's election was a nightmare. Democrats want it nationwide

For most people, the recent Los Angeles election probably seems like a running joke. More than two weeks have passed since the June 2 election, yet bureaucrats are still counting votes. But this farce is no laughing matter. Democrats want to nationalize California’s foolish voting laws, bringing seemingly endless confusion, and a much higher chance of fraud, to every federal election.

UK sentences two Chinese British nationals who spied for Beijing

The United Kingdom sentenced two people to prison on Thursday after they were convicted of spying on behalf of China, renewing concerns about Beijing’s influence in the country.

In photos: Star-studded crowd gathers to celebrate the Obama Presidential Center dedication

Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago with former presidents, celebrities and dignitaries in attendance. President Donald Trump was absent.

Backlash thwarts Trump admin attempt to dissolve Ocean Observatories Initiative

National Science Foundation officials said Thursday that they would no longer move forward with plans to remove underwater equipment used to collect data on weather events, marine ecosystems, and climate change after a Trump administration plan to cut the program received bipartisan pushback.

Trump administration compares reflecting pool algae battle to Iran war

Interior department insists water at Washington landmark is ‘crystal clear’ as witnesses report murky green pool

World reacts to Iran deal with mix of skepticism and relief

The world reacted to the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding with a mix of skepticism and relief, with many allies viewing it as a U.S. defeat.

Iranian star Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab

Musicians and production team understood to be facing same punishment after livestream of patriotic song

Mojtaba Khamenei said he had 'different opinion' on agreement but approved anyway

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said he had a “different opinion” on the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding but approved its signing anyway.

‘American flag blue’ coating apparently peeling off in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The new paint job at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool appears to be peeling just two weeks after reopening, according to video footage from the Washington Examiner.