Things to Know: 8 states cast midterm primary votes Tuesday

Eight states are casting midterm primary ballots Tuesday, with implications for control of the House and Senate and for several governor's races. Primaries are being held in Alabama, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. Some of the highlights: CALIFORNIA JUNGLE

Mueller's team accuses Manafort of witness tampering in Russia probe

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort made several attempts to tamper with witnesses in his ongoing criminal cases, prosecutors said Monday as they asked a federal judge to consider jailing him while he awaits trial.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Colorado baker in same-sex wedding cake case

The Supreme Court ruled Monday for a Colorado baker who wouldn't make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in a limited decision that leaves for another day the larger issue of whether a business can invoke religious objections to refuse service to gay and lesbian people.

Trump says he has 'absolute right' to pardon himself

President Donald Trump asserted his presidential power and escalated his efforts to discredit the special counsel Russia probe Monday, declaring he has the "absolute right" to pardon himself and attacking the investigation as "totally UNCONSTITUTIONAL!"

Can Trump pardon himself? Not if he's impeached

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump once joked he could "stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody" and not lose voter support. The quip was intended as hyperbole to make a point on the loyalty of his base.

Former President George H.W. Bush has been discharged from Maine hospital

Bush spokesman, Jim McGrath tweeted this morning that President George H.W. Bush has been discharged from the hospital in Maine today after being treated for low blood pressure. "The President is deeply appreciative both for the terrific care and the many good wishes he has received."

Pres. Trump announces summit with N. Korea back on

President Donald Trump says his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is back on for June 12.

Trump blasts Samantha Bee's 'horrible language' about Ivanka

President Donald Trump says it's a "total double standard" that comedian Samantha Bee wasn't fired for using a vulgar, sexist term to describe his daughter and top White House adviser, Ivanka Trump.

Trump mulls commuting Blagojevich's term

President Donald Trump on Thursday pardoned a conservative commentator he claims "was treated very unfairly by our government!" and announced he's thinking about clemency for Martha Stewart and former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, among "lots" of other people.

Teen from Marin County star asks about school shootings, chokes up White House press secretary

A kid reporter wearing a gray tie and reading off a sheet of paper was the star of the White House press conference Wednesday when he asked a simple but powerful question about keeping children safe at schools, prompting press secretary Sarah Sanders nearly cry as she gave him an answer.

North Koreans to meet Trump; 'good progress' toward summit

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reported 'good progress' in meetings with a top North Korean official Thursday as they sought to salvage an on-again, off-again summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Specter of trade war after US tariffs on EU, Mexico, Canada

The Trump administration announced Thursday it will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Europe, Mexico and Canada after failing to win concessions from the American allies. Europe and Mexico pledged to retaliate quickly, exacerbating trans-Atlantic and North American trade tensions. Financial markets fell amid fears of a trade war.

Trump meets with families of victims of Santa Fe school shooting

HOUSTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump began a trip to Texas on Thursday by meeting privately with families of some of the 10 people killed in a school shooting this month.

Hillary Clinton honored with medal at Harvard

Former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was honored at Harvard University with the prestigious Radcliffe Medal for her transformative impact on society.

Both sides preparing as if US-North Korea summit is a go

Rapid-fire diplomacy played out on two continents in advance of an "expected" summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, the strengthening resolve coming after a series of high-risk, high-reward gambits by the two leaders.

Trump said to be 'actively preparing' for North Korea summit

President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that a top North Korean official is headed to New York for talks attempting to salvage an upcoming summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as diplomatic efforts also accelerated in Asia.

Trump marks Memorial Day with Arlington cemetery visit

President Donald Trump paid a Memorial Day tribute at Arlington National Cemetery to those who have fallen in battle or while protecting a nation forever thankful for their selfless service.

Summit talk turns warmer; Trump says 'talking to them now'

President Donald Trump on Friday warmly welcomed North Korea's promising response to his abrupt withdrawal from the potentially historic Singapore summit and said "we're talking to them now" about putting it back on track.

Democrat Valdez owes $12K in overdue property taxes

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez owes $12,000-plus in overdue property taxes on seven properties, a previously unreported shortfall that could prove embarrassing as she tries to unseat Republican Greg Abbott in November. The Houston Chronicle reports that Valdez's campaign acknowledges that she owes back property taxes, but is paying them back in...