Congress seeks 2-week extension to avert government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional leaders introduced a two-week funding bill Monday to avert a partial government shutdown over President Donald Trump's border wall, as business in the Capitol came to a standstill for ceremonies honoring former President George H.W. Bush. The stopgap measure would keep the government funded through Dec. 21, two weeks after a Friday deadline when funding for a...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional leaders introduced a two-week funding bill Monday to avert a partial government shutdown over President Donald Trump's border wall, as business in the Capitol came to a standstill for ceremonies honoring former President George H.W. Bush. The stopgap measure would keep the government funded through Dec. 21, two weeks after a Friday deadline when funding for a...
President Trump, first lady pay respects to former President George H.W. Bush
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have arrived at the U.S. Capitol to pay their respects to former President George H.W. Bush.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have arrived at the U.S. Capitol to pay their respects to former President George H.W. Bush.
Farewell to George H.W. Bush: people pay respects at U.S. Capitol
(AP) -- The nation's capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death Monday with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol rotunda for three days of mourning and praise by the political elite and everyday citizens alike.
(AP) -- The nation's capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death Monday with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol rotunda for three days of mourning and praise by the political elite and everyday citizens alike.
Trump aides caught in web of deception over Russia contacts
WASHINGTON (AP) - One lied about his knowledge of Russian-hacked emails, another about a Russian real estate deal, a third about dialogue over sanctions with a Russian ambassador.
WASHINGTON (AP) - One lied about his knowledge of Russian-hacked emails, another about a Russian real estate deal, a third about dialogue over sanctions with a Russian ambassador.
Partial government shutdown deadline looms: What to know
The federal government is inching closer to another government shutdown unless congressional leaders -- and President Trump -- can manage to strike a bipartisan funding deal.
The federal government is inching closer to another government shutdown unless congressional leaders -- and President Trump -- can manage to strike a bipartisan funding deal.
Former President George H.W. Bush to be honored with 4 days of events
HOUSTON (AP) -- Former President George H.W. Bush will be honored during several public and private events in Houston and Washington before his burial Thursday in Texas.
HOUSTON (AP) -- Former President George H.W. Bush will be honored during several public and private events in Houston and Washington before his burial Thursday in Texas.
Mueller considers new charges for ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort may face additional charges after lawyers in the special counsel's Russia investigation said he lied to them and broke his plea agreement, prosecutors said Friday.
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort may face additional charges after lawyers in the special counsel's Russia investigation said he lied to them and broke his plea agreement, prosecutors said Friday.
Michael Cohen, President Trump's ex-lawyer, pleads guilty to lying to Congress about Trump deal
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former lawyer, made a surprise appearance before a federal judge in New York on Thursday to plead guilty to lying to Congress about work he did on an aborted project to build a Trump Tower in Russia.
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former lawyer, made a surprise appearance before a federal judge in New York on Thursday to plead guilty to lying to Congress about work he did on an aborted project to build a Trump Tower in Russia.
Melania Trump brushes off Christmas decoration critics: 'I think they look fantastic'
(FOX NEWS) - First lady Melania Trump brushed off criticism of her latest White House Christmas decorations and invited everyone to check them out in person during an appearance at Liberty University on Wednesday. "It’s the 21st century and everybody has different tastes, I think they look fantastic,” the first lady said at a town hall discussion on America's opioid...
(FOX NEWS) - First lady Melania Trump brushed off criticism of her latest White House Christmas decorations and invited everyone to check them out in person during an appearance at Liberty University on Wednesday. "It’s the 21st century and everybody has different tastes, I think they look fantastic,” the first lady said at a town hall discussion on America's opioid...
Alana Rocha discusses tear gas at the border, Beto 2020
Tear gas at the border, school segregation and Beto 2020?
Tear gas at the border, school segregation and Beto 2020?
Tarrant County GOP leaders consider removal of Muslim member
Republican leaders in one of the most populous counties in Texas want to remove a party vice chairman because he's Muslim, according to emails between party leaders.
Republican leaders in one of the most populous counties in Texas want to remove a party vice chairman because he's Muslim, according to emails between party leaders.
Pelosi nominated to lead by House Democrats, still faces opposition ahead
Nancy Pelosi was nominated by fellow Democrats to be House speaker on Wednesday, but she still faces a showdown vote when the full House convenes in January.
Nancy Pelosi was nominated by fellow Democrats to be House speaker on Wednesday, but she still faces a showdown vote when the full House convenes in January.
Ivanka Trump defends her use of a private email account
WASHINGTON (AP) - Ivanka Trump defended her use of a private email account as she was moving into an adviser's position in her father's administration, saying that it cannot be compared to the flap over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's private email server and that "Lock her up!" doesn't apply to her.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Ivanka Trump defended her use of a private email account as she was moving into an adviser's position in her father's administration, saying that it cannot be compared to the flap over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's private email server and that "Lock her up!" doesn't apply to her.
Report: Manafort met with Julian Assange ahead of 2016 leaks
WASHINGTON (AP) - A British newspaper alleges that Paul Manafort secretly met WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London within days or weeks of being brought aboard Donald Trump's presidential campaign. If confirmed, the report Tuesday suggests a direct connection between the Trump campaign and WikiLeaks, which released tens of thousands of emails stolen by...
WASHINGTON (AP) - A British newspaper alleges that Paul Manafort secretly met WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London within days or weeks of being brought aboard Donald Trump's presidential campaign. If confirmed, the report Tuesday suggests a direct connection between the Trump campaign and WikiLeaks, which released tens of thousands of emails stolen by...
Trump proposes 'worldwide network' to counter CNN overseas
NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump is raising the possibility of starting "our own Worldwide Network" to counter news spread internationally by CNN. Trump said via Twitter on Monday that CNN "has a powerful voice portraying the United States in an unfair and false way. Something has to be done."
NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump is raising the possibility of starting "our own Worldwide Network" to counter news spread internationally by CNN. Trump said via Twitter on Monday that CNN "has a powerful voice portraying the United States in an unfair and false way. Something has to be done."
Trump rejects key conclusion of US government climate report
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has rejected a central conclusion of a dire report on the economic costs of climate change released by his own administration, but economists said the warning of hundreds of billions of dollars a year in global warming costs is pretty much on the money.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has rejected a central conclusion of a dire report on the economic costs of climate change released by his own administration, but economists said the warning of hundreds of billions of dollars a year in global warming costs is pretty much on the money.
Mueller: Ex-Trump campaign chair lied to investigators in Russia probe, broke plea agreement
The special counsel in the Russia investigation is accusing former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort of violating his plea agreement by repeatedly lying to federal investigators, an extraordinary allegation that could expose him to a lengthier prison sentence — and potentially more criminal charges.
The special counsel in the Russia investigation is accusing former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort of violating his plea agreement by repeatedly lying to federal investigators, an extraordinary allegation that could expose him to a lengthier prison sentence — and potentially more criminal charges.
Trump rallies for embattled US senator in Mississippi
President Donald Trump stumped in Mississippi on Monday for Republican Senate appointee Cindy Hyde-Smith who has found herself in a closer-than-expected runoff contest after comments she made about attending a public hanging drew condemnation.
President Donald Trump stumped in Mississippi on Monday for Republican Senate appointee Cindy Hyde-Smith who has found herself in a closer-than-expected runoff contest after comments she made about attending a public hanging drew condemnation.
Beto O'Rourke says he won't rule out 2020 presidential bid
Rep. Beto O’Rourke said Monday he’s not ruling out a run for president in 2020.
Rep. Beto O’Rourke said Monday he’s not ruling out a run for president in 2020.
US Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in DC
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has completed its journey to the nation's capital where it will be decorated for the holiday season.
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has completed its journey to the nation's capital where it will be decorated for the holiday season.