Patagonia vows to sue Trump administration over National Monument orders

(FOX NEWS) - The Patagonia clothing company is less than thrilled with President Trump’s plans for Utah’s national monuments, and it’s making those feelings clear to its online visitors.

Dallas Co. Sheriff Lupe Valdez running for Texas governor

Texas' first Hispanic female sheriff announced Wednesday she is running for governor in 2018, making her the biggest Democrat in the race to challenge Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

President Trump says government shutdown `could happen' Saturday

President Donald Trump says a government shutdown 'could happen' Saturday, and he is blaming it on Democrats' stance on immigration.

Kennedy seems conflicted in Supreme Court wedding cake case

WASHINGTON (AP) - On a sharply divided Supreme Court, the justice in the middle seemed conflicted Tuesday in the court's high-stakes consideration of a baker who refused to make a wedding case for a same-sex couple in 2012.

Conyers resigns from Congress amid harassment allegations

DETROIT (AP) - Democratic Rep. John Conyers resigned from Congress on Tuesday after a nearly 53-year career, becoming the first Capitol Hill politician to lose his job in the torrent of sexual misconduct allegations sweeping through the nation's workplaces. The 88-year-old civil rights leader and longest-serving member of the House announced what he referred to as his "retirement"...

Tax reform bill: What's next?

The tax reform bill moves forward, but faces an uncertain future as the House and Senate try to hammer out a compromise. Political expert, Dr. Jeff Engel, discusses where things stand.

Trump complains about 'very unfair' treatment of Flynn

WASHINGTON (AP) - Lobbing new criticism at the special counsel's Russia investigation, President Donald Trump said Monday he feels "very badly" for former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who last week pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about reaching out to the Russians on the president's behalf. "I think it's a shame," Trump said of Flynn's...

Trump offers full support for embattled Republican Roy Moore

President Donald Trump endorsed embattled Republican Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate race on Monday, looking past sexual misconduct allegations against the GOP candidate to argue that his vote is needed in Congress.

Billy Bush says Trump 'Access Hollywood' tape is real

NEW YORK (AP) - Billy Bush said it was indeed Donald Trump's voice captured on a 2005 "Access Hollywood" tape talking about fame enabling him to grope and try to have sex with women. "Of course he said it," the former "Access Hollywood" and "Today" show personality said in an op-ed published Sunday in The New York Times.

Trump says he's got 'nothing to hide' on Flynn

WASHINGTON (AP) -  President Donald Trump says he had to fire his former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, because of his lies to Vice President Mike Pence and the FBI. 

House GOP unveils plan to avert government shutdown

House GOP leaders have unveiled a plan to avert a government shutdown next weekend and keep the government open through Dec. 22.  

Senate passes Republican tax overhaul

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans pushed a nearly $1.5 trillion tax bill through the Senate early Saturday after a burst of eleventh-hour horse trading, as a party starved all year for a major legislative triumph took a giant step toward giving President Donald Trump one of his top priorities by Christmas.

GOP nears Senate OK of tax bill after flurry of final deals

Senate Republicans steamed toward passage of a $1.4 trillion tax bill Friday, overcoming eleventh-hour hitches in their drive to deliver a major legislative accomplishment to President Donald Trump by Christmas.

Michael Flynn pleads guilty to making false statements to FBI, cooperating with Trump campaign probe

Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, pleaded guilty Friday to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia, becoming the first Trump White House official to face criminal charges and admit guilt so far in the wide-ranging election investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller.

Report: GOP congressman used public funds to settle claim

A report says Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold of Texas used taxpayer money to settle a sexual harassment claim brought by his former spokesman.

President Trump, first lady light National Christmas Tree

President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and the first family helped kick off the holiday season in the nation’s capital Thursday evening by lighting the National Christmas Tree on the White House Ellipse. 

White House discusses replacing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo

After months of clashes on policy and personality, President Donald Trump is considering ousting Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replacing him with hard-nosed CIA Director Mike Pompeo following less than a year on the job, senior U.S. officials said Thursday as turmoil within Trump's national security team burst into the open.

Arlington woman claims Rep Joe Barton sent her suggestive messages

An Arlington woman claims U.S. Rep. Joe Barton sent her a string of suggestive messages on social media back when he was still married.

Dallas County SO: Valdez hasn't resigned, still considering run for Texas governor

The Dallas County Sheriff's Office says Lupe Valdez has not formally resigned and is still considering if she will launch a campaign for Texas governor.