Kelly Sadler, Aide Who Mocked McCain, Leaves White House
Ms. Sadler did not leave because of a macabre joke she made about Senator John McCain, two people familiar with the situation said.
Trump Stumbles Through ‘God Bless America’
The president closed his “Celebration of America” event with a rendition of the patriotic tune, but didn’t quite get all the words.
White House Memo: Why Is Trump Mad at Sessions? A Tweet Provides the Answer
The president acknowledged perhaps as explicitly as ever that he is angry at the attorney general for not stopping the Russia inquiry. To critics, it is all but an admission of obstruction of justice.
Hundreds More Hawaii Homes Destroyed as Lava Surge Fills Coastal Bay
Lava from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano surged across hundreds of additional homes, overtaking two oceanfront communities, the authorities said.
Facebook Gave Data Access to Chinese Firm Flagged by U.S. Intelligence
The company, Huawei, is one of at least four Chinese electronics businesses that have struck information-sharing agreements with the social network.
‘Swatting’ Prank Sends Police to Home of David Hogg, Parkland Survivor
David Hogg, a vocal anti-gun advocate, was in Washington accepting a human rights award when SWAT teams and officers in tactical gear arrived at his home.
Delaware Kicks Off Full-Scale Sports Betting, a First Outside of Nevada
Delaware quickly took advantage of a Supreme Court decision last month striking down a federal law that largely prohibited sports betting outside of Nevada.
Senate’s August Recess Cut, Keeping Democrats Off Campaign Trail
The Senate’s four-week August recess will be shortened to one, a change that could limit home-state appearances by Democrats facing tough re-election fights.
What Budget Cuts Mean for Third Graders in a Rural School
An elementary school in North Carolina illustrates some of the many challenges facing public schools across the country.
How Kate Spade’s Vision for Simple Bags Became a $2.4 Billion Brand
Initially known for simple purses in punchy colors, the Kate Spade New York label grew to include a vast collection that includes furniture, baby gifts and sneakers.
Harriet Tubman on the $20? Trump’s Treasury Dept. Won’t Commit
An Obama-era plan to put Tubman on the $20 has languished under the Trump administration, which said that “neither the final designs nor all features have been finalized.”
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