Charlottesville

Vice President Mike Pence defended President Trump and his Monday night response to the violence in Charlottesville, Va., and said the president was clear in his remarks that "we denounce bigotry, hatred and violence." (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

Pence defends Trump over Charlottesville comments: ‘I know his heart’

Melissa Quinn · August 22, 2017 11:39 am

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said America needs to minimize white nationalist groups that seek to divide the country on race. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Nikki Haley: US needs to ‘stomp out’ bigotry

Pete Kasperowicz · August 22, 2017 11:31 am

Stuck between a rock and a hard place. Paul Ryan’s town hall remarks on Charlottesville were pitch perfect

Beltway Confidential

Stuck between a rock and a hard place. Paul Ryan’s town hall remarks on Charlottesville were pitch perfect

Emily Jashinsky · August 22, 2017 3:42 am

Some Democrats have criticized Trump for undermining civilian control of the military by having so many current and recently retired generals in his administration. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beltway Confidential

After tough week, Trump finally sounds presidential in prime-time address

Emily Jashinsky · August 22, 2017 1:58 am

"We cannot remain a force -- we are not at peace with each other," President Trump said Monday. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

Trump: Service members ‘deserve to return to a country that is not at war with itself at home’

Anna Giaritelli · August 22, 2017 1:49 am

"Let's also remember that those same diplomas are quite helpful in helping these graduates secure well-paying jobs," the university said in a statement. (Flickr)

Liberty University snarks back at students angry over Jerry Falwell Jr.’s Donald Trump support

Anna Giaritelli · August 21, 2017 10:52 pm

Some are speculating Trump will use the Phoenix rally to pardon former Maricopa Sheriff Joe Arpaio. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Arizona Democrats denounce Trump visit to state

Susan Ferrechio · August 21, 2017 10:46 pm

"It was not only morally ambiguous; it was equivocating," House Speaker Paul Ryan said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Paul Ryan: Trump ‘needed to do better’ on Charlottesville response

Al Weaver · August 21, 2017 10:11 pm

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2017 file photo, a counter demonstrator uses a lighted spray can against a white nationalist demonstrator at the entrance to Lee Park in Charlottesville, Va. The deadly white nationalist demonstration in Virginia has brought new attention to an anti-fascist movement whose black-clad, bandana-wearing members have been a regular presence at protests around the country in the last year. Members of the antifa movement were among those protesting the Charlottesville rally last weekend. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Washington Secrets

US Commission on Civil Rights refuses to condemn ‘club-wielding Antifa’

Paul Bedard · August 21, 2017 6:05 pm

Falwell has praised Trump's comments about the violence in Charlottesville, where white nationalist groups clashed with counter-protesters last week, first on Twitter and then in subsequent media interviews. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Liberty University students return diplomas to protest Jerry Falwell Jr.’s support for Trump

Melissa Quinn · August 21, 2017 4:42 pm

Man arrested trying to plant explosives on Confederate statue in Houston, police say

Associated Press · August 21, 2017 4:13 pm

Kal Penn isn't a purveyor of peace and tranquility, he's a zealot for stupidity. And no one likes listening to morons. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Trump, the Kennedy awards, and pathetic liberal hypocrisy

Tom Rogan · August 21, 2017 3:31 pm