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MORE, a development that is likely to spark a firestorm of criticism following the midterm elections. Trump has repeatedly lashed out at Sessions over his recusal from the investigation into Russia's election meddling and other alleged failures. There was widespread speculation the president would move to fire him after the midterms. Sessions said he submitted his resignation at Trump's request, adding that he has had no greater honor than serving alongside the nation's law enforcement officials. Read Sessions's resignation letter below:   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW

MORE on Wednesday sought to show he remains in charge of Washington one day after his party lost control of the House in the midterm elections. Trump kicked off a long-anticipated Cabinet shakeup by forcing out Attorney General MORE, a move that immediately set up a high-stakes confrontation with congressional Democrats over the Russia investigation. The announcement came just hours after the president held court at a rare solo news conference at the White House, where he sparred with reporters who pressed him over his divisive rhetoric, warn

Attorney General MORE’s request, a development that is likely to spark a firestorm of criticism following the midterm elections. The decision punctuates months of criticism by President Trump of his top law enforcement officer over his recusal from the ongoing Russia investigation.

“President Trump believes in a free press and expects and welcomes tough questions of him and his Administration. We will, however, never tolerate a reporter placing his hands on a young woman just trying to do her job as a White House intern,” White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement. “This conduct is absolutely unacceptable.

“President Trump believes in a free press and expects and welcomes tough questions of him and his Administration. We will, however, never tolerate a reporter placing his hands on a young woman just trying to do her job as a White House intern,” White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement. “This conduct is absolutely unacceptable.

President Donald Trump announced Attorney General Jeff Sessions is leaving his administration just moments after holding a press conference with reporters at the White House Wednesday afternoon. “We thank Attorney General Jeff Sessions for his service, and wish him well!” Trump wrote on Twitter. Sessions submitted his resignation to the president which he accepted. Trump said that Matthew G.

The Federalist reported that Nadler was riding an Amtrak Acela train to Washington, DC, Wednesday to meet with his congressional staff and House Judiciary Committee staff when he revealed in a phone call with a friend the details of House Democrats’ plans for the next two years. “We’ve got to figure out what we’re doing,” he explained on the call before he began discussing House Democrats’ plans to investigate and later impeach Supreme Court Justice

WASHINGTON — Democrats took control of the House of Representatives on Tuesday night, a rebuke of President Trump’s divisive leadership style and nationalist agenda, tempered by the Republicans’ success in keeping control of the Senate. It was a night of significant consequence, if not with an overwhelming message.

WASHINGTON — With Democrats taking over the House for the first time in eight years, Massachusetts’ all-Democratic delegation stands to regain clout in the Capitol, with two likely chairmen poised to help shepherd the Democratic agenda in the chamber.

Baker, the popular Republican who has presided over a strong economy, and running mate Karyn Polito won by a 2-to-1 margin over their Democratic opponents.  Two likely chairmen from Massachusetts say they’re willing to work with President Trump on lowering prescription drug prices and updating the nation’s crumbling infrastructure.  If that holds, it could bring the president political pain in the form of multiple committee investigations.  The high-profile Cambridge Democrat has frequently sparred with President Trump.