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
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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
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
Washington Nationals trade Michael Soroka to the Chicago Cubs for two of their top 15 prospects
Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals have swung their biggest trade so far, sending Michael Soroka to the Cubs for Ronny Cruz and Christian Franklin After a minor move this afternoon, Mike DeBartolo has swung a bigger trade tonight. He sent Michael Soroka to the Cubs for shortstop Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin. The pair are the Cubs 13th … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals trade Michael Soroka to the Chicago Cubs for two of their top 15 prospects
New Washington Nationals prospect Ronny Cruz is high risk high reward
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Former Chicago Cubs draft pick Ronny Cruz has an interesting story and some massive upside The biggest piece the Washington Nationals got back in the Michael Soroka deal is shortstop Ronny Cruz. He is a raw 18 year old shortstop, but a player who has massive upside. Cruz also has a very interesting and unusual journey we will dive in … [Read more...] about New Washington Nationals prospect Ronny Cruz is high risk high reward