Abrego Garcia lawyers push to toss human smuggling case over DOJ testimony fight "The government cannot meet its burden," defense attorneys wrote, urging U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw to dismiss the case outright. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy / / #politics / / 7 days 7d Share
Stocks of rare earths producers boosted by Trump rise on China truce President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a truce over ease China's export restrictions on rare earths. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy / / #politics / / 7 days 7d Share
Wisconsin voters against higher public school spending: Poll The poll also showed that 56% said they believe reducing property taxes is more important than increasing spending on public schools. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-news .. washingtonexaminer-com-policy / / #news / / 7 days 7d Share
Advocates slam Vance's call for less legal immigration Vance also criticized visa programs like the H-1B visa for "undercutting the wages of American workers" through increased competition. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy .. washingtonexaminer-com-news / / #politics / / 7 days 7d Share
Trump lowers refugee cap to 7,500 for 2026 The Trump administration has dramatically reduced the number of refugees it will admit into the country from 125,000 in 2025 to 7,500 in 2026. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-news .. washingtonexaminer-com-white-house .. washingtonexaminer-com-policy / / #news / / 7 days 7d Share
Senate votes to undo Biden-era production curbs in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve was first set aside by President Warren Harding in 1923 as an emergency oil supply for the U.S. Navy. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy .. washingtonexaminer-com-congress .. washingtonexaminer-com-energy-and-environment / / #politics / / 7 days 7d Share
Education Department cuts public service loan forgiveness for recipients engaged in 'unlawful activities' The department says it can remove PSLF eligibility if the "unlawful conduct is material" and has a "substantial illegal purpose." washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy / / #politics / / 7 days 7d Share
Confirmation hearing for Trump surgeon general nominee delayed as she gives birth Dr. Casey Means's scheduled surgeon general confirmation hearing was delayed because she went into labor with her first child. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-congress .. washingtonexaminer-com-policy .. washingtonexaminer-com-healthcare / / #politics / / 7 days 7d Share
Pentagon Joint Staff General Joe McGee pushed out after disputes with Hegseth, Caine Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recently boasted about firing multiple senior officials since taking office in January. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy / / #politics / / 7 days 7d Share
Hochul's $400 inflation rebate checks rolling out to New Yorkers during government shutdown Over eight million households are set to receive the checks. Hochul's office said they are funded by excess state tax revenues. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy / / #politics / / 7 days 7d Share