Washington Times - Politics, Breaking News, US and World News

Trump defends Saudi crown prince in journalist’s murder: ‘Maybe he did and maybe he didn’t!’

In this Tuesday, March 20, 2018 file photo, President Donald Trump holds a chart highlighting arms sales to Saudi Arabia during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times 23 minutes ago

President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. will remain “a steadfast partner” of Saudi Arabia despite its government being implicated in the murder of a dissident journalist, citing the kingdom’s help in fighting Iran and its importance as a source of oil.

President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with law enforcement officials on the MS-13 street gang and border security, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Judge blocks Trump asylum changes: Caravan can demand protections even after illegal entry

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

An anti-migrant demonstrator is surrounded by the press as she argues with a woman during a protest against the presence of thousands of Central American migrants in Tijuana, Mexico, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Protesters accused the migrants of being messy, ungrateful and a danger to Tijuana; complained about how the caravan forced its way into Mexico, calling it an &quot;invasion,&quot; and voiced worries that their taxes might be spent to care for the group as they wait possibly months to apply for U.S. asylum. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Caravan forces short-term shutdown on U.S. border as DHS boosts security

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrives to speak to reporters at the Pentagon in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

James Mattis, Donald Trump headed for showdown over military budget cut demands

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif. (center) and Rep. Bruce Westerman, Arkansas Republican, (left) walk to the House floor on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

House forester Rep. Bruce Westerman hits Senate Democrats for blocking forest-management bills

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

More Top News

SPONSORED CONTENT

Veterinarian: Add This One Thing To Your Dog's Food To Help Them Be Healthier

Culture

Longtime meteorologist and reporter for The Weather Channel, Mike Seidel, is being mocked on Twitter after he used the gender-neutral term "snowperson" to describe what is widely known as a snowman. (Twitter)

Weather Channel reporter mocked for ‘snowperson’ tweet

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

In this June 28, 2017 file photo, Stan Lee arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Spider-Man: Homecoming." A small, private funeral has been held to mourn Marvel Comics mogul Stan Lee, and his company is making more plans to memorialize him. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment blasts Bill Maher’s criticism as ‘frankly disgusting’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Rose McGowan wants to chat with Trump about mental health reform after Chicago hospital shooting

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

In this Wednesday, July 20, 2016, file photo, conservative political commentator Laura Ingraham speaks during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Laura Ingraham challenges Trump over Adam Schiff insult

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

Trump Central

Special counsel Robert Mueller departs after a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) ** FILE **

Robert Mueller should finish Russia probe, majority of Americans say: CBS poll

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

In this July, 21, 2017, file photo, New White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci speaks to members of the media in the Brady Press Briefing room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Anthony Scaramucci: Ivanka Trump’s personal email use was ‘hypocritical’

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

The middle-class tax relief that President Trump promised voters before the midterm elections has all but vanished from the conversation in Washington. (Associated Press)

Trump tax cut disappears from D.C. conversation

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Ivanka Trump introduces her father President Donald Trump during the Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons annual meeting at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Ivanka Trump used personal email for government business

By Victor Morton and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Sports

FILE- In this Oct. 21, 2010, file photo former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice talks with the media after visiting with the Cleveland Browns coaches and players at the Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. Browns general manager John Dorsey says the team has not discussed Rice as a candidate for its coaching vacancy. Rice is an avid Browns fan and has visited the team's headquarters on numerous occasions in recent years. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)

SNYDER: Condoleezza Rice’s gender isn’t the problem, it’s her lack of credentials

By Deron Snyder

Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston, left, strips the ball away from Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in Los Angeles. Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey recovered the ball and scored a touchdown. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Rams outlast Chiefs 54-51 in high-octane offensive showcase

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Wizards guard John Wall's four-year, $169 million supermax contract extension kicks in next season, meaning his contract could be hard to move. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Wizards indicate once-unthinkable team shakeup may be near

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) runs with the ball past Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Landover, Md.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Teammates, Gruden say McCoy has what Redskins need

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Politics

Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., walks to member-elect briefings on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Ocasio-Cortez: Pelosi opposition mostly white men, doesn’t reflect ‘diversity of the party’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump answers a question from a member of the media as he leaves the White House, Saturday Nov. 17, 2018, in Washington, en route to see fire damage in California. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump considering visit to troops in combat zone: Report

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigns for Nevada Democrats on the University of Nevada, Reno campus on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. (Jason Bean/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP) ** FILE **

Sen. Bernie Sanders’ bill would force drug companies to match foreign prices 47 minutes ago

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., holds a news conference with Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 201816. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Sen. Chuck Schumer demands inspector general probe Trump-Whitaker contacts

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

National

(Associated Press)

Kentucky police say they thwarted a mass shooting

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Planet Fitness dancers perform on treadmills outside the New York Stock Exchange after the company's IPO, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) ** FILE **

Couch potato death: More Americans sitting, not moving, health officials warn

By Laura Kelly - The Washington Times

Migrants traveling with a caravan hoping to reach the U.S. border, wait in line to board buses in La Concha, Mexico, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. Buses and trucks are carrying some migrants into the state of Sinaloa along the Gulf of California and further northward into the border state of Sonora. The bulk of the main caravan appeared to be about 1,100 miles from the border, but was moving hundreds of miles per day. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

Majority of Americans say caravan poses a ‘threat’ to the U.S.: Poll

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Connecticut's new governor-elect Ned Lamont gestures during a news conference introducing his transition team at the State Capitol in Hartford, Conn., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Marijuana legalization among Connecticut governor-elect’s ‘priorities’

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Special Reports

FROM THE SPECIAL SECTIONS DEPARTMENT

obj.photo.0.content_object.caption

Agricultural Mixed-Use: Revolutionizing Farming

FROM THE SPECIAL SECTIONS DEPARTMENT

obj.photo.0.content_object.caption

Good Intentions Gone Wrong: Can Congress Admit A Mistake?

FROM THE SPECIAL SECTIONS DEPARTMENT

obj.photo.0.content_object.caption

Free Iran

FROM THE SPECIAL SECTIONS DEPARTMENT

obj.photo.0.content_object.caption

Medicare 2018: Preparing for 80 Million Seniors by 2030