WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Gallup, a research-based, global performance-management consulting company, issued the following news: By Jeffrey M. Jones More Americans today (40%) than two years ago (33%) believe President Donald Trump has the personality and leadership qualities a president should have, although that still represents a minority of the public. In contrast, roughly six in 10 Americans thought George W. Bush and Barack Obama had the right presidential characteristics at a similar point  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-97) on legislation (H.R. 2821) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain nationals of certain countries designated for temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure. The report was advanced by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, on May 30. Excerpts of the report follow: Purpose and Summary H.R. 2821, the "American Promise Act of 2019," addresses an immediate humanitarian more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: The Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents announced today it elected Lonnie G. Bunch III, director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, as the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian, effective June 16. Bunch is the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which opened in September 2016. He oversees the nation's largest and most c more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 30 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars issued the following news release: * * * - With the current push to hit 100 percent membership for the first time in 27 years, now is a good time for a refresher on recruiting Korea service vets * * * Since 1995, all members of the U.S. armed forces who served in Korea have been eligible for VFW. One such veteran is VFW Commander-in-Chief B.J. Lawrence, who served at Camp Stanley, South Korea, with C Btry., 2nd Bn., 61st Air Defen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The White House Historical Association issued the following news release: The White House and Queen Elizabeth II share a long history of friendship and diplomacy. Queen Elizabeth II's ongoing reign now spans 13 presidential administrations. Below is a list of Her Majesty's notable visits to the Executive Mansion: * Royal Visit, 1951: Princess Elizabeth first came to Washington, D.C. in 1951 with her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. She stayed at Blair House with more PR