Senate Democrats urge Garland to preserve documents to protect employees from Trump’s AG nominee
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Senate Judiciary Democrats want Attorney General Merrick Garland to preserve records related to the Justice Department’s Trump investigations because they anticipate President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, plans to “weaponize” the Department against those involved in the probes.
15,000 people baptized in last two years, but this pastor isn't done yet
Pastor Mark Francey is preparing for another mass baptism event to align with Pentecost in 2025. Oceans Church in California has mobilized churches across the country to baptize an estimated 15,000 people in the last two years. Mr. Francey is hoping to build on that momentum and organize the largest baptism event in American history. The Baptize America event will cross denominational lines and coordinate with pastors and churches nationwide.
D.C. officials say they’re prepared for Trump inauguration amid heightened security concerns
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and law enforcement officials sought to assure the public they are prepared for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week in what they described as a “higher threat environment.”
‘Times have changed’: Debate over fluoridated water resurfaces across U.S.
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More than 70% of the U.S. population receives fluoridated drinking water.
But fluoride-laden alternatives and a movement to elevate personal choice are stirring debate over the value of fluoride programs.
Justices weighing national security vs. free speech in TikTok case
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TikTok’s fate rests with the Supreme Court, which grappled Friday with whether the company’s ties to a foreign adversary are so deep that national security concerns outweigh First Amendment rights.
Mark Zuckerberg rolls back Meta censorship ahead of Donald Trump’s return to White House
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The looming second Trump administration is ushering in a new era in social media that sweeps aside censorship policies in favor of freewheeling community editing promoted by Elon Musk.
The Washington Times ForAmerica: Top priorities for Republicans in 2025
The House of Representatives reelected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House on the first ballot, President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is just around the corner, and overall momentum in Washington favors Republicans.
To capitalize on this power shift, what issues should lead the Republican agenda in 2025? How can conservative leaders keep their campaign promises to the American people?
The Washington Times’ Tim Constantine and ForAmerica’s David Bozell offer their thoughts and insights.
North Korea’s latest missile test punctuates Blinken’s farewell visit to Seoul
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North Korea test-fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile while Secretary of State Antony Blinken was meeting with his South Korean counterpart, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, in Seoul.
Rank-and-file FBI agents dismayed, 'embarrassed' by bureau's handling of New Orleans terror attack
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FBI agents say the bureau’s initial response to the New Year’s Day terrorist massacre in New Orleans’ French Quarter was disastrous and another reason the Senate can’t move fast enough to confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to run the agency.
Speaker Johnson gets rebellious GOP majority in line with tough fights ahead to pass Trump agenda
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House Republicans must stay united to move President-elect Donald Trump’s lofty agenda with their paper-thin majority.
Trump may tally the most Supreme Court appointments of any president in recent history
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President-elect Donald Trump was already working on a short list of potential Supreme Court nominees during his campaign to prepare for vacancies in his coming term.
The Washington Times Newsmaker Series: What drives success for DCI Group
In a hyper connected world, policymakers are more responsive than ever to public sentiment. DCI Group is a seasoned independent public affairs firm that leverages this dynamic to design and implement targeted campaigns.
Headquartered in Washington D.C., the work at DCI applies to both regulatory and legislative concerns.
The Washington Times’ Tim Constantine sat down with Megan Bloomgren, partner at DCI, to learn more about their team and their repeated success.