President Trump wants the Senate to stay in session until it clears a backlog of more than 150 judicial and executive-branch nominees. … [Read more...] about Trump calls on Senate to stay in D.C. to vote on more than 150 nominees
Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on a number of trading partners that go into effect in 7 days
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would have new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners to go into effect in seven days - the next step in his trade agenda that will test the global economy and alliances. … [Read more...] about Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on a number of trading partners that go into effect in 7 days
Terry McLaurin requests trade from Commanders amid contract dispute
The receiver’s frustration with the state of negotiations on a contract extension reaches a boiling point, casting a pall over an offseason of promise and hope. … [Read more...] about Terry McLaurin requests trade from Commanders amid contract dispute
Worries over military chopper routes, FAA staffing levels emerge as factors in midair crash inquiry
Long-standing concerns about military helicopters flying in crowded airspace and worries over short staffing among federal aviation workers emerged Thursday as key factors in investigators' inquiry into the fatal midair crash between an Army helicopter and a commercial airliner earlier this year. … [Read more...] about Worries over military chopper routes, FAA staffing levels emerge as factors in midair crash inquiry
International Notes: EuroLeague, Lamb, George, Roberson
EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejūnas is trying to talk the NBA and FIBA out of forming a new European league, he told The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov. “We don’t need a new league. We are doing really good,” Motiejunas said. “The league is growing. We’re happy to go and do it together with NBA and continuously use their power to grow the basketball in Europe. So we’re open to … [Read more...] about International Notes: EuroLeague, Lamb, George, Roberson