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California Navy base known for WWII bomb tests may get big check for earthquake repairs

WASHINGTON _ The U.S. House unanimously approved a measure to authorize $100 million for repairs to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, which was near the epicenter of last week's California desert earthquakes.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jul 12, 2019

Will military families be protected in ICE raids? Trump says 'we are looking at that'

WASHINGTON _ Days before a nationwide immigration raid targeting thousands of undocumented immigrants is set to begin, there is no indication that safeguards are in place to protect military veterans or their dependents who are not American citizens.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jul 12, 2019

Andrew Malcolm: The deciding factor in the 2020 presidential campaign will be surprisingly simple

The 2020 election is shaping up arguably as the most fascinating presidential selection event in modern history.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jul 12, 2019

Fearing Iranian attacks, Trump is rallying allies to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON _ The Trump administration is advancing a plan to escort or accompany ships through the Strait of Hormuz with international assistance, fearing an increase in attacks on oil tankers by Iranian forces.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jul 3, 2019

Trump July 4 flyover to show off experimental new Marine One helicopter

WASHINGTON _ The next generation "Marine One" presidential helicopter will make its first public flight at President Donald Trump's July 4 event, two U.S. officials confirmed to McClatchy.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jul 2, 2019

South Carolina Democrat's establishment endorsements paying off

WASHINGTON _ Support from the Democratic establishment is paying off for Jaime Harrison of South Carolina.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jul 2, 2019

Bolton pushes Trump to crush what's left of the Iran deal before the 2020 election

WASHINGTON _ National Security Council officials are pressing President Donald Trump to force Iran out of its 2015 nuclear accord with world powers before the 2020 election, warning him that Tehran's defiance and its expanding nuclear work could pose political problems for his campaign, two sources familiar with the discussions…

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jul 1, 2019

Ivanka Trump is not looking to be a diplomat, West Wing aides say

WASHINGTON _ Ivanka Trump created a buzz last week over her participation in the Group of 20 summit and talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, raising questions in Washington about whether the first daughter is eyeing a broader diplomatic role.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jul 1, 2019

Military families may soon lose key immigration protections

WASHINGTON _ The Trump administration is considering changes to immigration policies that had previously protected the spouse and dependents of military service members from deportation, a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services official confirmed Monday.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jul 1, 2019

Give us a Senate majority, Democrats plead at debate. But there would still be trouble

WASHINGTON _ Senators running for president looked the American public squarely in the eye this week and had stern advice _ elect enough Democrats to run the Senate and things will get done.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 28, 2019