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Alexander Butterfield, Nixon Aide Who Disclosed Watergate Tapes, Dies at 99

Butterfield's revelation of Nixon's secret taping system hastened the president's resignation.

Partial Government Shutdown Causes TSA Staffing Shortages and Long Airport Lines

Travelers advised to arrive hours early as security wait times spike at major airports.

Alexander Butterfield, Nixon Aide Who Revealed Watergate Tapes, Dies at 99

Butterfield's disclosure of Nixon's secret taping system hastened the president's resignation.

Photos show TSA lines clogging airports during partial government shutdown

Passengers faced hourslong delays at airports in Houston, New Orleans, and other cities as spring break travel peaked.

Trump's DHS Pick Mullin Profited From Wars

Markwayne Mullin made big money from defense stocks before U.S. attacks on Venezuela and Iran

White House Fires NTSB Board Member Over Misconduct Allegations

Todd Inman dismissed from independent accident investigation agency after reports of inappropriate behavior and misuse of resources

Auditors Decline to Opine on Agency Overseeing Voice of America

Report cites 'material and pervasive' lack of cooperation from Trump-appointed leadership.

Schumer Shifts on Oil Reserves as Prices Soar

Senate Minority Leader now wants Trump to tap strategic oil stockpile after previously blocking efforts to refill it.

TSA Shutdown Delays Could Last Another Week

What the ongoing TSA funding impasse means for air travelers

White House Fires NTSB Board Member Over Misconduct Allegations

Todd Inman was removed from the National Transportation Safety Board after reports of inappropriate behavior and alcohol use on the job.

Federal Judge Rules Kari Lake's Actions as Acting USAGM CEO Are Void

Kari Lake's tenure as acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media was unlawful, a federal judge has ruled.

Capitol Plaque Honoring Jan. 6 Officers Installed After 3-Year Delay

The plaque recognizes the heroism of law enforcement who defended the Capitol during the 2021 attack.

Capitol Installs January 6 Memorial Plaque After Years of Delay

The plaque honors the heroism of police officers who defended the Capitol during the 2021 attack.

House Republicans Seek Path for Trump Agenda Amid War and Election Headwinds

GOP leaders hope Florida retreat will forge unity as affordability issues loom large for voters

Trump Forces Aides to Wear $145 Florsheim Shoes He Buys Them

The president is obsessed with the Chicago-based brand and demands his top team wear the oxfords.

Schumer Calls on Trump to Tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve Amid Rising Oil Prices

Senate Democratic Leader says Trump should act to stabilize markets and bring down prices for American families.

Airports See Hourslong Security Delays Amid DHS Shutdown

Travelers faced long waits at checkpoints in Houston and New Orleans due to staffing shortages.

Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration's Actions to Dismantle Voice of America Were Illegal

Ruling affirms that Kari Lake, Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, lacked authority to make sweeping changes to the news outlet.

Kristi Noem Removed as Homeland Security Secretary

Former Secretary Noem posts unbothered Instagram photo with grandchild after firing

Gavin Newsom's Wife Pushed Gender Films Into California Schools

Jennifer Siebel Newsom leveraged her husband's political influence to promote her documentaries in classrooms

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