Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to skip State of the Union to serve as 'designated survivor'
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will skip Tuesday's State of the Union address, serving as the so-called "designated survivor."
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will skip Tuesday's State of the Union address, serving as the so-called "designated survivor."
History of the State of the Union address
As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his first State of the Union address, we take a look at the history of the annual message.
As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his first State of the Union address, we take a look at the history of the annual message.
Congressman: Deport 'illegal aliens' at State of the Union
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Republican legislator from Arizona said any "illegal aliens" who attend Tuesday's State of the Union address should be arrested and deported. More than 20 Democratic lawmakers are inviting "Dreamers," immigrants who were brought to the United States as children and are living here illegally.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Republican legislator from Arizona said any "illegal aliens" who attend Tuesday's State of the Union address should be arrested and deported. More than 20 Democratic lawmakers are inviting "Dreamers," immigrants who were brought to the United States as children and are living here illegally.
Tickets to State of the Union printed with typo
The State of the Uniom was trending on Twitter Monday afternoon. Read that again: State of the Uniom.
The State of the Uniom was trending on Twitter Monday afternoon. Read that again: State of the Uniom.
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe stepping down from post
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a frequent target of aggressive criticism from President Donald Trump, abruptly stepped down from his position Monday ahead of his planned retirement this spring, people familiar with the decision said.
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a frequent target of aggressive criticism from President Donald Trump, abruptly stepped down from his position Monday ahead of his planned retirement this spring, people familiar with the decision said.
President Trump to make his case on economy in State of the Union address
Seeking to move past the shadow of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump intends to use his first State of the Union address to cite economic progress under his watch while pushing for bipartisanship with Democrats on issues such as rebuilding roads and bridges.
Seeking to move past the shadow of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump intends to use his first State of the Union address to cite economic progress under his watch while pushing for bipartisanship with Democrats on issues such as rebuilding roads and bridges.
Beto O'Rourke again outraises Ted Cruz in underdog bid to unseat him
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke has again outraised U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz but still trails the heavily favored, Republican incumbent in the money race for November's Senate election in Texas.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke has again outraised U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz but still trails the heavily favored, Republican incumbent in the money race for November's Senate election in Texas.
Amid turmoil, Trump seeking a reset with State of the Union
WASHINGTON (AP) - Beset by poor poll numbers and the grind of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump will look to reset his term with his first State of the Union address, arguing that his tax cut and economic policies will benefit all Americans. The theme of his Tuesday night address to Congress and the country is "Building a safe, strong and proud America," and the...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Beset by poor poll numbers and the grind of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump will look to reset his term with his first State of the Union address, arguing that his tax cut and economic policies will benefit all Americans. The theme of his Tuesday night address to Congress and the country is "Building a safe, strong and proud America," and the...
Republican Pennsylvania Rep. Pat Meehan won't seek re-election
A Republican congressman from Pennsylvania who settled a former aide's sexual harassment complaint with taxpayer money won't seek re-election.
A Republican congressman from Pennsylvania who settled a former aide's sexual harassment complaint with taxpayer money won't seek re-election.
Trump ordered Mueller fired, then backed off, NY Times reports
President Trump ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller this past June, but backed down when the White House counsel told Trump he would resign instead, The New York Times reported late Thursday.
President Trump ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller this past June, but backed down when the White House counsel told Trump he would resign instead, The New York Times reported late Thursday.
Trump plan offers citizenship path to 1.8 million immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is proposing a plan that provides a path to citizenship for 1.8 million of the so-called "Dreamer" immigrants, tighter restrictions on legal immigration and $25 billion in border security, the White House said, putting forward an outline likely to find resistance from some of Trump's conservative allies.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is proposing a plan that provides a path to citizenship for 1.8 million of the so-called "Dreamer" immigrants, tighter restrictions on legal immigration and $25 billion in border security, the White House said, putting forward an outline likely to find resistance from some of Trump's conservative allies.
Oprah says she doesn't want to run for president
Oprah Winfrey is not interested in running for president in 2020.
Oprah Winfrey is not interested in running for president in 2020.
Trump 'looking forward' to Mueller interview
President Donald Trump declared late Wednesday he's "looking forward" to being questioned — under oath — in the special counsel's probe of Russian election interference and possible Trump obstruction in the firing of the FBI director.
President Donald Trump declared late Wednesday he's "looking forward" to being questioned — under oath — in the special counsel's probe of Russian election interference and possible Trump obstruction in the firing of the FBI director.
MISSING FBI TEXTS: Justice Department vows to leave 'no stone unturned' to find texts
The Justice Department will 'leave no stone unturned' to locate five months' worth of missing text messages from an FBI agent who was removed last summer from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigative team, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Monday.
The Justice Department will 'leave no stone unturned' to locate five months' worth of missing text messages from an FBI agent who was removed last summer from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigative team, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Monday.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions interviewed in Russia investigation
Attorney General Jeff Sessions was interviewed for hours last week in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, the Justice Department confirmed Tuesday.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions was interviewed for hours last week in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, the Justice Department confirmed Tuesday.
Trump overstates missing texts involving FBI agent
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday morning about missing text messages involving an FBI agent reassigned from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. But he overstated the number of missing texts.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday morning about missing text messages involving an FBI agent reassigned from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. But he overstated the number of missing texts.
Schumer takes back wall offer in new immigration push
WASHINGTON (AP) - Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer has taken back his offer of billions of dollars for President Donald Trump's long-promised U.S.-Mexico border wall. Schumer spokesman Matt House says Schumer's office notified the White House that Friday's offer to combine wall funding with legal protections for 700,000 younger immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. Trump had...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer has taken back his offer of billions of dollars for President Donald Trump's long-promised U.S.-Mexico border wall. Schumer spokesman Matt House says Schumer's office notified the White House that Friday's offer to combine wall funding with legal protections for 700,000 younger immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. Trump had...
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN OVER: Trump signs bill to reopen federal government
President Donald Trump signed a bill reopening the government late Monday, ending a 69-hour display of partisan dysfunction after Democrats reluctantly voted to temporarily pay for resumed operations. They relented in return for Republican assurances that the Senate will soon take up the plight of young immigrant "dreamers" and other contentious issues.
President Donald Trump signed a bill reopening the government late Monday, ending a 69-hour display of partisan dysfunction after Democrats reluctantly voted to temporarily pay for resumed operations. They relented in return for Republican assurances that the Senate will soon take up the plight of young immigrant "dreamers" and other contentious issues.
Celebs, politicians join in women's march protests across country
Demonstrators from Los Angeles to New York marched in support of female empowerment and denounced President Donald Trump's views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights and women's rights on Saturday, the anniversary of his inauguration.
Demonstrators from Los Angeles to New York marched in support of female empowerment and denounced President Donald Trump's views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights and women's rights on Saturday, the anniversary of his inauguration.
The Latest: Sen. Paul calls shutdown blame game 'ridiculous'
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the government shutdown (all times local): 9:50 a.m. Republican Sen. Rand Paul is calling the shutdown blame game "ridiculous on both sides." The senator from Kentucky said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union": "It's gamesmanship and it's partisanship." Paul was among a handful of Republicans who voted with most Democrats...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the government shutdown (all times local): 9:50 a.m. Republican Sen. Rand Paul is calling the shutdown blame game "ridiculous on both sides." The senator from Kentucky said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union": "It's gamesmanship and it's partisanship." Paul was among a handful of Republicans who voted with most Democrats...