Texas paid $500,000 for experts in abortion law challenges
A newspaper review has found the Texas Attorney General's Office has spent $500,000 to defend the state's recent abortion restrictions with expert court testimony that has mostly been given little or no weight by judges.
A newspaper review has found the Texas Attorney General's Office has spent $500,000 to defend the state's recent abortion restrictions with expert court testimony that has mostly been given little or no weight by judges.
Trump disses Bush's 'Points of Light' volunteerism program
WASHINGTON (AP) - A former White House press secretary says President Donald Trump was "rude" to dis former President George H.W. Bush's volunteerism program. Trump was talking about "winning" during a free-wheeling campaign rally Thursday in Montana and raised Bush's "Thousand Points of Light."
WASHINGTON (AP) - A former White House press secretary says President Donald Trump was "rude" to dis former President George H.W. Bush's volunteerism program. Trump was talking about "winning" during a free-wheeling campaign rally Thursday in Montana and raised Bush's "Thousand Points of Light."
Trump urges ouster of senator he blames for derailing VA nod
In a campaign stop that was both political and personal, President Donald Trump targeted Democrat Jon Tester on Thursday in a bid to get more Republicans elected to the Senate but also to punish the lawmaker he blames for derailing his nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In a campaign stop that was both political and personal, President Donald Trump targeted Democrat Jon Tester on Thursday in a bid to get more Republicans elected to the Senate but also to punish the lawmaker he blames for derailing his nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Pruitt is out, handing EPA reins to former coal lobbyist
WASHINGTON (AP) - Bowing out after months of scandals, Scott Pruitt is turning the Environmental Protection Agency over to a far less flashy deputy who is expected to continue Pruitt's rule-cutting, business-friendly ways as steward of the country's environment.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Bowing out after months of scandals, Scott Pruitt is turning the Environmental Protection Agency over to a far less flashy deputy who is expected to continue Pruitt's rule-cutting, business-friendly ways as steward of the country's environment.
President Trump closes in on Supreme Court pick; 3 judges top list
President Donald Trump is closing in on his next Supreme Court nominee, with three federal judges leading the competition to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.
President Donald Trump is closing in on his next Supreme Court nominee, with three federal judges leading the competition to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Scott Pruitt resigns as head of EPA
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt resigned Thursday amid ethics investigations of outsized security spending, first-class flights and a sweetheart condo lease.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt resigned Thursday amid ethics investigations of outsized security spending, first-class flights and a sweetheart condo lease.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, opponent Mike Collier battle over school safety
When it comes to how to make Texas’ schools safer, Republican Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and his Democratic opponent Mike Collier have very different views.
When it comes to how to make Texas’ schools safer, Republican Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and his Democratic opponent Mike Collier have very different views.
Trump hails 'American heroes' who helped US win independence
President Donald Trump wished America a happy Fourth of July holiday Wednesday and reserved special praise for the "American heroes" whose sacrifice he said helped the nation win her independence 242 years ago.
President Donald Trump wished America a happy Fourth of July holiday Wednesday and reserved special praise for the "American heroes" whose sacrifice he said helped the nation win her independence 242 years ago.
Celebrating the Fourth of July with Declaration of Independence reading, parade, fireworks
The Independence Day celebrations begin in Washington D.C. with the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence from the National Archives Building.
The Independence Day celebrations begin in Washington D.C. with the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence from the National Archives Building.
Trump says he's interviewed 4 possible Supreme Court justice candidates for Kennedy seat
President Donald Trump interviewed four prospective Supreme Court justices on Monday and had plans to meet with a few more as his White House aggressively mobilizes to select a replacement for retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.
President Donald Trump interviewed four prospective Supreme Court justices on Monday and had plans to meet with a few more as his White House aggressively mobilizes to select a replacement for retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Church places Jesus, Mary and Joseph in 'ICE detention' in immigration protest
An Indianapolis church locked the figures of Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus in a cage Monday night to protest the Trump administration’s “zero-tolerance” immigration policy.
An Indianapolis church locked the figures of Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus in a cage Monday night to protest the Trump administration’s “zero-tolerance” immigration policy.
Trump to rescind Obama-era guidance on affirmative action
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is moving to rescind Obama-era guidance that encouraged schools to take a person's race into account to encourage diversity in admissions, a U.S. official said Tuesday. The shift would give schools and universities the federal government's blessing to take a race-neutral approach to the students they consider for admission.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is moving to rescind Obama-era guidance that encouraged schools to take a person's race into account to encourage diversity in admissions, a U.S. official said Tuesday. The shift would give schools and universities the federal government's blessing to take a race-neutral approach to the students they consider for admission.
Trump orders US flags lowered in honor of Capital Gazette shooting victims
President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of the Capital Gazette shooting, FOX News reports.
President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of the Capital Gazette shooting, FOX News reports.
Trump longtime attorney Michael Cohen says he'll put family first
After once boasting he would "take a bullet" for Donald Trump, the president's longtime personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen fired a possible warning shot toward the White House, saying he now puts "family and country first."
After once boasting he would "take a bullet" for Donald Trump, the president's longtime personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen fired a possible warning shot toward the White House, saying he now puts "family and country first."
Senators warn against divisive, anti-abortion court nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) - A key Democratic senator is urging President Donald Trump not to pick a Supreme Court nominee who's openly interested in overturning Roe v. Wade. West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin said Friday it would be tougher to confirm someone who would revamp the landmark decision. "I'm pro-life, but I know how that divides our country immediately, divides everyone,"...
WASHINGTON (AP) - A key Democratic senator is urging President Donald Trump not to pick a Supreme Court nominee who's openly interested in overturning Roe v. Wade. West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin said Friday it would be tougher to confirm someone who would revamp the landmark decision. "I'm pro-life, but I know how that divides our country immediately, divides everyone,"...
Roberts, right of Kennedy, is new center of Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) - Chief Justice John Roberts is the Supreme Court's new man in the middle. It's just that the middle may have moved well to the right. The retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy means Roberts probably will be the conservative justice closest to the court's four liberals, allowing him to control where it comes down in some of its most contentious cases. Roberts will be...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Chief Justice John Roberts is the Supreme Court's new man in the middle. It's just that the middle may have moved well to the right. The retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy means Roberts probably will be the conservative justice closest to the court's four liberals, allowing him to control where it comes down in some of its most contentious cases. Roberts will be...
Supreme Court change may limit, not kill, abortion rights
WASHINGTON (AP) - Is Roe v. Wade really in peril? The worst fears - and highest hopes - excited by the prospect of a new Supreme Court justice may well be overblown. Democrats and liberal interest groups, gearing up for President Donald Trump's choice for the seat opened up by Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement, are treating the moment as one of utmost danger for abortion rights in...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Is Roe v. Wade really in peril? The worst fears - and highest hopes - excited by the prospect of a new Supreme Court justice may well be overblown. Democrats and liberal interest groups, gearing up for President Donald Trump's choice for the seat opened up by Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement, are treating the moment as one of utmost danger for abortion rights in...
Melania Trump returns to border state amid separation outcry
Melania Trump has left a sprawling Phoenix detention center for immigrant youths after a short visit, in the second trip she has made to a border state.
Melania Trump has left a sprawling Phoenix detention center for immigrant youths after a short visit, in the second trip she has made to a border state.
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy retiring, giving Trump pivotal court pick
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, giving President Donald Trump a golden chance to cement conservative control of the nation's highest court.
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, giving President Donald Trump a golden chance to cement conservative control of the nation's highest court.
House rejects Republican immigration bill, ignoring Trump
The Republican-led House resoundingly rejected a far-ranging immigration bill Wednesday despite an eleventh-hour endorsement by President Donald Trump, as the gulf between the GOP's moderate and conservative wings proved too deep for leaders to avert an awkward election-year display of division.
The Republican-led House resoundingly rejected a far-ranging immigration bill Wednesday despite an eleventh-hour endorsement by President Donald Trump, as the gulf between the GOP's moderate and conservative wings proved too deep for leaders to avert an awkward election-year display of division.