Trump is reportedly close to selling his Washington DC hotel for more than $370 million

The Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C. AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Former President Trump is reportedly close to selling his Washington DC hotel for over $370 million. Miami-based investment firm CGI Merchant Group is looking to buy it, the Wall Street Journal said. It's the same hotel that lost over $73 million between 2016 and 2020. Former President Donald Trump is close to selling his luxury hotel in Washington DC for more than $370 million, the Wall Street Journal re...
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Stephanie Grisham says Trump will run for president in 2024 and believes he'll hire 'people of the Jan. 6 mind'

White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham listens as US President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One while flying between El Paso, Texas, and Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, on August 7, 2019. SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images On NBC's "Meet the Press," Stephanie Grisham said that she believes Trump will run for president in 2024. Grisham said that the former president will feel empowered to hire "people of the Jan. 6 mind." The GOP official brought up the DOJ and i...
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Stephanie Grisham said she was 'part of something unusually evil' in the Trump White House

White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham watches as US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before he boards Marine One at the White House on November 08, 2019. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Stephanie Grisham said a "rebrand" would be tough after her time in the Trump administration. In a New York Magazine profile, the former White House press secretary opened up about her tenure in the White House. "I think this will follow me forever," she said. Former White House press secret...
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Trump hid losses of $70m at DC hotel during his presidency, records reveal

House Democrats say deception about hotel, which became a place for Republicans to do business, was detailed in documentsDonald Trump hid losses of more than $70m at his eponymous Washington DC hotel while he was in the White House, House Democrats said on Friday.The House oversight committee said the deception was detailed in documents released by the General Services Administration (GSA), which leased the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue to the Trump Organization in 2011 and whi...
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Trump's 'struggling hotel' in DC lost over $70 million from 2016 to 2020, documents show

The Trump International Hotel is seen though security fencing on June 02, 2021 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Trump's DC hotel lost $73 million from 2016 to 2020, according to an audit released by a House committee. But Trump reported over $150 million in income from the hotel, raising questions about those disclosures. The committee called the hotel a "failing business saddled by debt that required bailouts" from Trump himself. Former President Donald Trump's Washin...
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The 11 best hotels in Washington, DC - from the historic Hay-Adams to the iconic Watergate

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Tripadvisor As the nation's capital, DC is filled with important history, national landmarks, museums, and more. There are many DC hotels to meet so much tourist demand, from historic properties to luxury stays. We chose the best hotels in Washington, DC based on our own travels and extensive research. Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky Brimming with history and culture, Washington, DC is a cultur...
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These are the companies dumping the Trump Organization

These are the companies dumping the Trump Organization Banks, brokerages and the Girl Scouts have quit president’s business New York / Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. with President Donald Trump (Getty) The fallout for President Donald Trump and his family business after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has not abated. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives impeached Trump for a second time, setting the stage for a possible Senate trial in the coming weeks. And a number of businesses and...
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Book: General was worried Trump would ‘go rogue’ after Jan. 6

By Jamie Gangel, Jeremy Herb and Elizabeth Stuart | CNN Two days after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, President Donald Trump’s top military adviser, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley, single-handedly took top-secret action to limit Trump from potentially ordering a dangerous military strike or launching nuclear weapons, according to “Peril,” a new book by legendary journalist Bob Woodward and veteran Washington Post reporter Robert Costa. Woodward and Costa write that Milley, deepl...
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Trump is in advanced talks to sell the leasing rights to his hotel in Washington, DC: report

A view of the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, one day before the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 19, 2017. Noam Galai/WireImage Former President Trump is in talks with hotel companies to sell the rights to his DC hotel, sources told Axios. The hotel is located in the historic Old Post Office building, which Trump leases from the federal government. In 2017, the GSA said that the Trump Organization was paying $250,000 monthly in base rent. See more stories on Insider&#...
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Trump reportedly nears DC hotel rights sale as ally says ‘I think he’s gonna run’

Hotel, which opened in 2016, was hub for government businessJim Jordan tells supporters in Ohio that Trump is likely to runDonald Trump is reportedly close to selling rights to his hotel near the White House in Washington, a move the website Axios said “would carry a symbolism savoured by opponents”, given it would mean “the removal of Trump’s brash, golden branding from Pennsylvania Avenue”. Related: Trump loyalists team up with anti-vax doctors for ‘health and freedom’ tour Continue reading...
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US Capitol Police officers are suing Trump, the Proud Boys, and more over violence at the January 6 insurrection

A pro-Trump mob clashes with police on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images 7 Capitol Police officers are suing former President Donald Trump and others for their alleged roles in instigating the January 6 insurrection. The lawsuit accuses Trump of intentionally rallying his supporters to attack the US Capitol. The officers seek a jury trial for the allegations against Trump and the other defendants. See more stories on Insider's busin...
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The White House is instantly recognizable. But these new digital renderings show five alternate versions of what the building could have looked like.

A front view of the White House. HouseFresh In 1792, George Washington launched a public competition to choose the structural design for the White House. Irish-born architect James Hoban's entry was ultimately chosen and built into the building that stands today. But new digital renderings offer a glimpse into what the iconic building might have looked like instead. See more stories on Insider's business page. The stark-white, neoclassical mansion that sits at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave...
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Stock Up Now for CCP Move on Taiwan

Update 3: My admiration is off the chart for the Taiwanese people. They blunted the Wuhan virus attack and the CCP assault on their people and island. They are a lesson the Americans need to learn. Update 2: See Wolf Warrior Diplomacy strategy explained here. Despite Xi's clear statements that he was going to invade Taiwan, he was surprised to discover that the Taiwanese did not react to his provocation. Thus, he had no "justification" to attack. His fanatical nationalists are f...
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Presidential Pets Mug

No matter where you might fall on the political spectrum, everyone can throw their support behind these adored and well respected White House figures: the presidential pets. Thirty beloved members of the past and present First Families adorn this animal- and trivia lover's nonpartisan mug. From a wartime mount named Old Whitey (President Taylor) and a slithery pal called Emily Spinach (Alice Roosevelt) to a pardoned gobbler named Jack (President Lincoln) and the current administration's four-leg...
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How far could Larry Elder go?

“Ladies and gentlemen, the 47th president of the United States (48th at the most), Laurence Allen Elder!” Better known as Larry Elder, the self-anointed, “Sage from South Central” could soon be “The Prophet of Pennsylvania Avenue.” “President Elder?” “Are you drunk, McIntyre?!” Not at the moment, although I am taking large quantities of Motrin for my busted finger. Still, stranger things have happened. Here’s one scenario: Larry wins the September recall election. So far, Elder has played this p...
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United States: Integrity Through Compliance: Joe Miller Returns To Discuss Anticipated Antitrust Enforcement Trends In The Biden Administration - Mintz

Joe Miller returns to Integrity Through Compliance. Six months into a new administration and all eyes are on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue — and on the Hill — to determine what changes president Biden may make,...
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First Jan 6 rioter to be sentenced on felony charges gets (below-guideline) sentence of eight months in federal prison

As noted in this preview post on Friday, this morning was the scheduled sentencing day for Paul Allard Hodgkins, who carried a Trump flag into the well of the Senate during the January 6 riot at the Capitol.  Hodgkins' sentencing has been seen as particularly significant because he is the very first person to be sentenced on felony charges stemming from his actions on January 6 — one misdemeanor defendant has been sentenced to probation — and because Hodgkins' sentencing memo and the Government'...
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Woman, 34, Identified As Victim In Fairfield Domestic Violence Killing

FAIRFIELD (CBS13) — The identity of the woman killed in an apparent domestic incident in Fairfield last month has been released. Fairfield police said officers responded to the 200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue back on July 8 to investigate a possible case of domestic violence. At the scene, officers found a woman dead. Officers say the suspect, 34-year-old Fairfield resident Hugo Avelinomedina, had already taken off by the time they arrived, but he was later caught in San Rafael. Avelinomedina...
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Woman, 36, Identified As Victim In Fairfield Domestic Violence Killing

FAIRFIELD (CBS13) — The identity of the woman killed in an apparent domestic incident in Fairfield last month has been released. Fairfield police said officers responded to the 200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue back on July 8 to investigate a possible case of domestic violence. At the scene, officers found a woman dead. Officers say the suspect, 34-year-old Fairfield resident Hugo Avelinomedina, had already taken off by the time they arrived, but he was later caught in San Rafael. Avelinomedina w...
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Texas Democrats' voting rights walkout is part of a storied history of lawmakers hiding out in garages and crossing state lines to block legislation

Texas Democrats returned to the State Capitol after hiding out in Ardmore, Oklahoma, all week to block a redistricting bill in the Texas House. The "Killer Ds" sign is a reference to the 1979 "Killer Bees" who walked out to block an election bill. Robert Daemmrich Photography Inc/Sygma via Getty Images The dozens of Texas lawmakers who fled the state in protest are part of a stored historic tradition. In 1979 and 2003, Democrats also skipped town to block election and redistricting legisla...
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ATF Makes the Case for Abolishing the ATF ~ VIDEO

Aerial view of the WACO Mount Carmel compound engulfed in flames. IMG ATF USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- No one makes a better case for abolishing the ATF than the ATF. There has never been a federal agency with such little regard for the sanctity of human life, with such a history of failure, with such antiquated duties and responsibilities, with such a propensity to overreact, with such an addiction to good press, with such a willingness to bend over for any politician in charge, and – as we curren...
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Accused Jan. 6 rioter tells CNN he only stormed the Capitol because Trump told him to go

Rioters clash with police using big ladder trying to enter Capitol building through the front doors. Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images Accused Capitol rioter Anthony Antonio says he only stormed the grounds because Trump said to go. Antonio faces charges connected to the Capitol insurrection. Speaking to CNN on Friday, he said: "If [Trump] didn't say 'go down to the Capitol,' I wouldn't have gone down to the Capitol." See more stories on Insider's bu...
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Accused January 6 rioter tells CNN he only stormed the Capitol because Trump told him to go

Rioters clash with police using big ladder trying to enter Capitol building through the front doors. Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images Accused Capitol rioter Anthony Antonio says he only stormed the grounds because Trump said to go. Antonio faces charges connected to the Capitol insurrection. Speaking to CNN on Friday, he said: "If [Trump] didn't say 'go down to the Capitol,' I wouldn't have gone down to the Capitol." Sign up for the 10 Things in Politic...
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Vulnerabilities in Weapons Systems

“If you think any of these systems are going to work as expected in wartime, you’re fooling yourself.” That was Bruce’s response at a conference hosted by U.S. Transportation Command in 2017, after learning that their computerized logistical systems were mostly unclassified and on the internet. That may be necessary to keep in touch with civilian companies like FedEx in peacetime or when fighting terrorists or insurgents. But in a new era facing off with China or Russia, it is dangerously compla...
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The GOP has proven to be an even 'greater threat' to US democracy than Trump in 2021, experts warn

Getty Democracy experts are sounding the alarm. Republican-led legislatures nationwide are taking extraordinary steps to restrict voting. "The Republican party has proven to be a greater threat than Trump," one expert told Insider. Sign up for the 10 Things in Politics daily newsletter. By the time Donald Trump left the White House, it was widely agreed upon that he was the most anti-democratic president in modern US history. He exhibited an unparalleled disdain for democratic institution...
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Trump Organization making a second attempt to sell its Washington, DC hotel lease, The Washington Post reports

The north entrance of the Trump International in Washington, DC. Mark Tenally/AP The Trump Org. is trying to sell its DC hotel lease for a second time, according to The Washington Post. The company first tried to unload the property in fall 2019 but took it off the market when COVID-19 hit. The move comes as a New York investigation into Trump and his business heats up. See more stories on Insider's business page. As investigations against the former president heat up, former Presiden...
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A tax tradition returns: Biden, Harris release annual filings

President Joe Biden this week reinstated a long-standing White House tax tradition. Biden and the First Lady, as well as the Vice Presidential couple, made public their annual tax return filings on Tax Day, May 17 this year. (White House Facebook image) Monday was Tax Day 2021. Yes, it was just more than a month later than usual. But one tax thing did return to normal this year. The President and Vice President of the United States released their tax returns to the public. Tax sharing by...
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Major Biden receives training to prepare for new White House cat

Some Major news at the White House: Major Biden has made his return to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue after training following two biting incidents, but he may soon have to adjust to another furry friend.
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Major Biden receives special training to prepare for new White House cat

Some Major news at the White House: Major Biden has made his return to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue after training following two biting incidents, but he may soon have to adjust to another furry friend.
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Part of security perimeter around White House is coming down

By Betsy Klein and Kate Sullivan | CNN Part of the fencing perimeter that has been around the White House complex since President Donald Trump was in office was removed on Wednesday morning. CNN observed crews taking down metal fencing that had been around the perimeter of the White House complex for months. Not all of the fencing was removed and most of the area remains closed to the public. The fencing, which was reinforced with concrete barriers, was put in place on January 13, a week after t...
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