Epstein Secrets

e. ... Patel also sparred with Rod Rosenstein during his time supervising the Russia probe." -- Two former top staffers to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell lobbied for an aluminum mill project in Kentucky backed by a close ally of Vladimir Putin. From Politico: "The disclosure comes as Democrats are p

nistration to review Rusal's $200 million investment in the Kentucky project — concerned that the mill will supply the Defense Department — and as McConnell weathers criticism for helping block a congressional effort to stop the investment. The Russian firm was only able to make the investment after it

administration imposed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, a dramatic step bound to further escalate tensions with Tehran. Carol Morello and Karen DeYoung report: "A senior administration official said Zarif had acted more as a `propaganda minister' than a diplomat. The announcement

The Big Idea The budget deal shows how unserious the GOP is about deficits in the Trump era President Trump, accompanied by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, visits the Capitol in March for a lunch with the Republican caucus. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post) BY HOHMANN with Mariana Mara THE BIG IDEA

ile suspending the federal debt ceiling until after both men's 2020 reelection fights. It also illustrates how hollow so much of the rhetoric from McConnell, Trump and other Republicans was during Barack Obama's presidency. Discretionary spending is growing at a faster clip under Trump EFTA00047226 t

ee people and wounded eight others at a naval base in Pensacola, Fla. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism. Devlin Barrett, Carol Morello and Hannah Knowles report: "Officials sought to reassure Pensacola residents that they knew of no ongoing threat to the area, saying that while inv

in spending, debt ceiling negotiations I As Swalwell drops 2020 bid, Steyer readies a plunge he initially said he wouldn't make I Dems push to make McConnell their 2020 boogeyman I Trump delivers energy speech to tout his environmental policies I Barr says Trump has an executive path to add citizenship qu

ren: How a Democrat can win over a never-Trumper. > Cocaine Mitch: Democrats want to flip the script on Republicans by using Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the poster boy for next year's congressional elections in the same way Republicans have repeatedly and successfully "posterized" Pelosi,

ee people and wounded eight others at a naval base in Pensacola, Fla. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism. Devlin Barrett, Carol Morello and Hannah Knowles report: "Officials sought to reassure Pensacola residents that they knew of no ongoing threat to the area, saying that while inv

emerged as a litmus test for Democrats seeking the White House," ■ Elfrink reports. "Last week, reports that ancestors of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) owned slaves raised questions about whether those historical crimes are relevant for politicians weighing the issue today. McConnell, who

Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) owned slaves raised questions about whether those historical crimes are relevant for politicians weighing the issue today. McConnell, who opposes reparations, has denied that his family's legacy should impact his stance, noting that tracing the history of slaveholding is complex

ly chains and weighed on global economic growth." — The U.S. said Iranian forces may have killed more than 1,000 protesters during weeks of unrest. Carol Morello and Missy Ryan report: "Brian Hook, the special representative for Iran, said the Trump administration will ask Congress to impose harsh sanctions

ve emerged as a litmus test for Democrats seeking the White House," Elf rink reports. "Last week, reports that ancestors of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) owned slaves raised questions about whether those historical crimes are relevant for politicians weighing the issue today. McConnell, who o

Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) owned slaves raised questions about whether those historical crimes are relevant for politicians weighing the issue today. McConnell, who opposes reparations, has denied that his family's legacy should impact his stance, noting that tracing the history of slaveholding is complex

and the Iranian mission six blocks away, and to the residence of Iran's U.N. ambassador nearby. The group arrived in New York on Sunday morning. (Carol Morello) 9. Britain said it will work for the release of an Iranian supertanker seized near Gibraltar if Iran guarantees the ship will not travel to Syria

ge. ... Patel also sparred with Rod Rosenstein during his time supervising the Russia probe." -- Two former top staffers to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell lobbied for an aluminum mill project in Kentucky backed by a close ally of Vladimir Putin. From Politico: "The disclosure comes as Democrats are pu

inistration to review Rusal's $200 million investment in the Kentucky project — concerned that the mill will supply the Defense Department — and as McConnell weathers criticism for helping block a congressional effort to stop the investment. The Russian firm was only able to make the investment after it

administration imposed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, a dramatic step bound to further escalate tensions with Tehran. Carol Morello and Karen DeYoung report: "A senior administration official said Zarif had acted more as a `propaganda minister' than a diplomat. The announcement