Eagle with golf clubs? Altered seal at Trump speech results in firing, reportedly
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says it didn't know that an altered presidential seal featuring a two-headed eagle clutching golf clubs would be displayed at a speech by President Donald Trump this week. Spokesman Judd Deere says officials "never saw the seal" before it was projected on a screen behind Trump as he was introduced at Turning Point USA's teen summit on Tuesday....
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says it didn't know that an altered presidential seal featuring a two-headed eagle clutching golf clubs would be displayed at a speech by President Donald Trump this week. Spokesman Judd Deere says officials "never saw the seal" before it was projected on a screen behind Trump as he was introduced at Turning Point USA's teen summit on Tuesday....
Election warnings blare, but action stalls in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) - Robert Mueller warned that Russian interference is still happening "as we sit here." State election officials are anxious and underfunded, some running systems with outdated software and scrounging for replacement parts off e-Bay. And on Thursday a report from the Senate Intelligence committee concluded all 50 states were targeted in 2016 and ahead of the 2018...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Robert Mueller warned that Russian interference is still happening "as we sit here." State election officials are anxious and underfunded, some running systems with outdated software and scrounging for replacement parts off e-Bay. And on Thursday a report from the Senate Intelligence committee concluded all 50 states were targeted in 2016 and ahead of the 2018...
House passes bipartisan budget bill with Trump support
WASHINGTON (AP) - Observing a rare cease-fire in their battles with President Donald Trump, the Democratic-controlled House on Thursday easily passed bipartisan debt and budget legislation to permit the Treasury to issue bonds to pay the government's bills and lock in place recent budget gains for both the Pentagon and domestic agencies.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Observing a rare cease-fire in their battles with President Donald Trump, the Democratic-controlled House on Thursday easily passed bipartisan debt and budget legislation to permit the Treasury to issue bonds to pay the government's bills and lock in place recent budget gains for both the Pentagon and domestic agencies.
Ready to fight: Biden leans into racial debate with Dems
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joe Biden is embracing an aggressive plan to confront his presidential rivals who have tried to undermine his popularity with black voters. After ignoring his Democratic competition for much of the year, Biden and his team shrugged off the risks Thursday and leaned into a deliberate campaign to push back against New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and California Sen. Kamala Harris,...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joe Biden is embracing an aggressive plan to confront his presidential rivals who have tried to undermine his popularity with black voters. After ignoring his Democratic competition for much of the year, Biden and his team shrugged off the risks Thursday and leaned into a deliberate campaign to push back against New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and California Sen. Kamala Harris,...
Robert Mueller tells Congress he did not clear Trump of obstruction of justice
Former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies before two House panels Wednesday morning on Capitol Hill about his Trump-Russia investigation, telling lawmakers that he could not exonerate President Donald Trump of obstruction of justice and that the president’s claims that he had done so in his report are not correct.
Former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies before two House panels Wednesday morning on Capitol Hill about his Trump-Russia investigation, telling lawmakers that he could not exonerate President Donald Trump of obstruction of justice and that the president’s claims that he had done so in his report are not correct.
Mueller takes the TV stage; Democrats hope America tunes in
Democrats are pretty sure America didn’t read the Mueller report. On Wednesday, they’re hoping the nation will be glued to the TV version.
Democrats are pretty sure America didn’t read the Mueller report. On Wednesday, they’re hoping the nation will be glued to the TV version.
Senate approves bill to permanently extend 9/11 first responders fund
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate gave final legislative approval Tuesday to a bill ensuring that a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money. The 97-2 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate gave final legislative approval Tuesday to a bill ensuring that a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money. The 97-2 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
Trump administration proposal would cut food stamp benefits for 3.1M
About 3.1 million people would lose food stamp benefits under the Trump administration's proposal to tighten automatic eligibility requirements for the food stamp program.
About 3.1 million people would lose food stamp benefits under the Trump administration's proposal to tighten automatic eligibility requirements for the food stamp program.
Senate confirms Army veteran Mark Esper secretary of defense
The Senate has confirmed Army veteran and former defense industry lobbyist Mark Esper as secretary of defense.
The Senate has confirmed Army veteran and former defense industry lobbyist Mark Esper as secretary of defense.
President Trump says deal struck with congressional leaders on federal budget, ensuring no shutdown
President Donald Trump and congressional leaders announced late Monday they had struck a critical debt and budget agreement. The deal amounts to an against-the-odds victory for Washington pragmatists seeking to avoid politically dangerous tumult over the possibility of a government shutdown or first-ever federal default.
President Donald Trump and congressional leaders announced late Monday they had struck a critical debt and budget agreement. The deal amounts to an against-the-odds victory for Washington pragmatists seeking to avoid politically dangerous tumult over the possibility of a government shutdown or first-ever federal default.
State Sen. Royce West to run for John Cornyn's U.S. Senate seat
State Sen. Royce West joined an increasingly crowded Democratic field for a U.S. Senate seat on Monday.
State Sen. Royce West joined an increasingly crowded Democratic field for a U.S. Senate seat on Monday.
Louisiana officer fired over Facebook post that suggested Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be shot
A police officer in Louisiana was fired Monday by his department for violating social media policy when he suggested in a Facebook post that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be shot.
A police officer in Louisiana was fired Monday by his department for violating social media policy when he suggested in a Facebook post that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be shot.
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens lies in repose; colleagues pay respects
The Supreme Court says six former colleagues of the late John Paul Stevens are joining in a ceremony at the court honoring the long-serving justice, who died last week in Florida at age 99.
The Supreme Court says six former colleagues of the late John Paul Stevens are joining in a ceremony at the court honoring the long-serving justice, who died last week in Florida at age 99.
Democrat Wendy Davis running for Congress in 2020
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Democrat Wendy Davis announced Monday that she will run for Congress in 2020, five years after badly losing a run for governor that was propelled by her 13-hour filibuster of an anti-abortion bill in the state Capitol.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Democrat Wendy Davis announced Monday that she will run for Congress in 2020, five years after badly losing a run for governor that was propelled by her 13-hour filibuster of an anti-abortion bill in the state Capitol.
Michelle Obama is the most admired woman in the world, according to new poll
Although more than two years have passed since the Obamas left the White House, former first lady Michelle Obama remains loved and appreciated throughout the world, according to a new poll.
Although more than two years have passed since the Obamas left the White House, former first lady Michelle Obama remains loved and appreciated throughout the world, according to a new poll.
2020 debates: Biden-Harris rematch and progressive faceoff
ATLANTA (AP) - The second set of summer Democratic presidential debates will feature a rematch with a twist, plus the first showdown of leading progressives as the party wrestles with its philosophical identity and looks ahead to a 2020 fight against President Donald Trump.
ATLANTA (AP) - The second set of summer Democratic presidential debates will feature a rematch with a twist, plus the first showdown of leading progressives as the party wrestles with its philosophical identity and looks ahead to a 2020 fight against President Donald Trump.
2020 Dems grapple with how to pay for 'Medicare for All'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic presidential candidates trying to appeal to progressive voters with a call for "Medicare for All" are wrestling with the thorny question of how to pay for such a dramatic overhaul of the U.S. health care system.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic presidential candidates trying to appeal to progressive voters with a call for "Medicare for All" are wrestling with the thorny question of how to pay for such a dramatic overhaul of the U.S. health care system.
Crowd welcomes home Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minnesota airport
A welcome party gathered at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to celebrate Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's return to the state following recent rhetoric by President Donald Trump.
A welcome party gathered at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to celebrate Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's return to the state following recent rhetoric by President Donald Trump.
President Trump says he will nominate Eugene Scalia for labor secretary
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will nominate Gene Scalia, son of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, for labor secretary.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will nominate Gene Scalia, son of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, for labor secretary.
Trump disavows 'send her back' chant from Wednesday rally
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday chided his supporters who chanted "send her back" when he questioned the loyalty of a Somali-born congresswoman, joining widespread criticism of the campaign crowd's cry and his Republican allies worried about political blowback from the angry scene.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday chided his supporters who chanted "send her back" when he questioned the loyalty of a Somali-born congresswoman, joining widespread criticism of the campaign crowd's cry and his Republican allies worried about political blowback from the angry scene.