The Confederacy and its leaders were guilty of “treason” against the United States and honoring them in today’s military can be deeply troubling to minority service members, America’s top general said Thursday in blunt comments that highlight the Pentagon’s growing rift with President Trump. In testimony to the House Armed Services Committee, Joint Chiefs of…

As Goya Foods CEO Robert Unanue stood beside President Trump in the Rose Garden Thursday afternoon, the head of a corporation that bills itself as America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company remembered his grandfather. The Spanish immigrant and Trump have something in common, Unanue said.“We’re all truly blessed at the same time to have a leader…

Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., left, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., maintain social distancing as they attend a press conference after meeting with Senate Republicans at their weekly luncheon on Capitol Hill in May. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., left, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell…

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms addresses a Democratic National Committee event in June 2019 in Atlanta. The mayor is considered a contender for Joe Biden's vice presidential pick. Dustin Chambers/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Dustin Chambers/Getty Images Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms addresses a Democratic National Committee event in June 2019 in Atlanta. The…

He added: “They’re more a blunt instrument of what Trump thinks is wrong with the press rather than informing the public.” Yet Trump’s backers see it as an important chance to capitalize on the public attention the gatherings receive, airing the administration’s points before they are put through the media filter. “I think Kayleigh uses…