New Trump travel ban targets Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen
The Trump administration announced details of the new permutation of the travel ban on Sunday night, saying it now limits travel from Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen.
The Trump administration announced details of the new permutation of the travel ban on Sunday night, saying it now limits travel from Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen.
Sen. John McCain announces opposition to Graham-Cassidy health care bill, dashing GOP hopes
Sen. John McCain declared his opposition Friday to the GOP's last-ditch effort to repeal and replace 'Obamacare,' dealing a likely death blow to the legislation and, perhaps, to the Republican Party's years of vows to kill the program.
Sen. John McCain declared his opposition Friday to the GOP's last-ditch effort to repeal and replace 'Obamacare,' dealing a likely death blow to the legislation and, perhaps, to the Republican Party's years of vows to kill the program.
Federal government notifies 21 states of election hacking
The federal government is telling election officials in 21 states that hackers targeted their systems last year, although in most cases the systems were not breached.
The federal government is telling election officials in 21 states that hackers targeted their systems last year, although in most cases the systems were not breached.
Trump promises Alabama Sen. Strange will 'drain the swamp'
President Donald Trump is plunging into a Republican runoff election in Alabama that may prove an early test of how much sway he has over his base.
President Donald Trump is plunging into a Republican runoff election in Alabama that may prove an early test of how much sway he has over his base.
President Trump to visit Puerto Rico
President Donald Trump is providing an update on the U.S. response to a series of massive hurricanes.
President Donald Trump is providing an update on the U.S. response to a series of massive hurricanes.
President Trump announces order to target companies, people doing trade with North Korea
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to tighten an economic noose around North Korea, days after he threatened to 'totally destroy' the country if forced to defend the United States or its allies.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to tighten an economic noose around North Korea, days after he threatened to 'totally destroy' the country if forced to defend the United States or its allies.
Federal judge nominee questioned about controversial comments
A lawyer nominated by President Trump to be a federal judge will face questions about his comments about transgender and gay people.
A lawyer nominated by President Trump to be a federal judge will face questions about his comments about transgender and gay people.
Worries of backlash help revive GOP health care drive
WASHINGTON (AP) - It's divisive and difficult, but the Republican drive to erase the Obama health care overhaul has gotten a huge boost from one of Washington's perennial incentives: Political necessity.
WASHINGTON (AP) - It's divisive and difficult, but the Republican drive to erase the Obama health care overhaul has gotten a huge boost from one of Washington's perennial incentives: Political necessity.
Sen. Graham implores colleague to vote for GOP health bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is leaning on fellow senators to back the GOP health care bill despite what he calls "all its imperfections." Graham calls the "Obamacare" repeal bill he co-authored a "historic opportunity" and tells a fellow senator, "We're going to vote. Everyone will be held accountable."
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is leaning on fellow senators to back the GOP health care bill despite what he calls "all its imperfections." Graham calls the "Obamacare" repeal bill he co-authored a "historic opportunity" and tells a fellow senator, "We're going to vote. Everyone will be held accountable."
Texas' GOP speaker calls for removal of Confederate marker
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A powerful Texas Republican is calling for the removal of a Confederate marker in the state Capitol that rejects slavery as an underlying cause of the Civil War. Republican House Speaker Joe Straus said Tuesday in a letter to state officials that the plaque is "blatantly inaccurate." He says Texans aren't "well-served by incorrect information about our...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A powerful Texas Republican is calling for the removal of a Confederate marker in the state Capitol that rejects slavery as an underlying cause of the Civil War. Republican House Speaker Joe Straus said Tuesday in a letter to state officials that the plaque is "blatantly inaccurate." He says Texans aren't "well-served by incorrect information about our...
World reacts to President Trump's UN speech
In a United Nations speech, President Trump referred to the leader of North Korea as "Rocket Man" and said he is on a suicide mission. Dr. Jeff Engel, director of SMU's Center for Presidential History, talked to Good Day about how the message is being received in this country and around the world.
In a United Nations speech, President Trump referred to the leader of North Korea as "Rocket Man" and said he is on a suicide mission. Dr. Jeff Engel, director of SMU's Center for Presidential History, talked to Good Day about how the message is being received in this country and around the world.
Analysis: Winners and losers in GOP's last-ditch health overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) - The GOP's last-ditch effort to repeal "Obamacare" would redistribute hundreds of billions of dollars in federal financing for insurance coverage, creating winners and losers among individual Americans and states in ways not yet fully clear.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The GOP's last-ditch effort to repeal "Obamacare" would redistribute hundreds of billions of dollars in federal financing for insurance coverage, creating winners and losers among individual Americans and states in ways not yet fully clear.
President Trump wants parade to showcase military might in DC on July 4th
Who doesn't love a parade? To a city that already offers many, President Donald Trump wants to add one that showcases U.S. military might.
Who doesn't love a parade? To a city that already offers many, President Donald Trump wants to add one that showcases U.S. military might.
President Trump threatens to "totally destroy" N. Korea, calls leader "Rocket Man"
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York for the first time, President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to "totally destroy" North Korea if the country threatens the United States.
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York for the first time, President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to "totally destroy" North Korea if the country threatens the United States.
UN chief: Nuclear threat at highest level since Cold War
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump and French leader Emmanuel Macron are expected to take the spotlight at the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations - but it's the tough global challenges from the nuclear threat in North Korea and the plight of Myanmar's minority Muslims to the spread of terrorism and the impact of climate change that will dominate...
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump and French leader Emmanuel Macron are expected to take the spotlight at the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations - but it's the tough global challenges from the nuclear threat in North Korea and the plight of Myanmar's minority Muslims to the spread of terrorism and the impact of climate change that will dominate...
Senate GOP musters final push to erase Obama health care law
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans are revving up a final push to scuttle President Barack Obama's health care law. Though the effort faces low odds of success and just a two-week window to prevail, Democrats backed by doctors, hospitals, and patients' groups are mustering an all-out effort to smother the GOP drive once and for all.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans are revving up a final push to scuttle President Barack Obama's health care law. Though the effort faces low odds of success and just a two-week window to prevail, Democrats backed by doctors, hospitals, and patients' groups are mustering an all-out effort to smother the GOP drive once and for all.
Clinton's former campaign chairman talks to Senate panel
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hillary Clinton's former campaign chairman has met with a Senate panel investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election. John Podesta spoke with Senate intelligence committee staff behind closed doors Monday. That's according to a person familiar with the interview, but declined to be identified because the interview was private. Podesta's...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hillary Clinton's former campaign chairman has met with a Senate panel investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election. John Podesta spoke with Senate intelligence committee staff behind closed doors Monday. That's according to a person familiar with the interview, but declined to be identified because the interview was private. Podesta's...
Trump mocks Kim Jong Un, calls him 'rocket man'
President Trump apparently has a new name for North Korean strongman Kim Jong Un as the rogue leader pursues a nuclear-missile program -- “rocket man.”
President Trump apparently has a new name for North Korean strongman Kim Jong Un as the rogue leader pursues a nuclear-missile program -- “rocket man.”
Demonized Schumer and Pelosi now deal-makers with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - Now, President Donald Trump genially calls them "Chuck and Nancy." Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his House counterpart, Nancy Pelosi, have used two White House meetings to become Trump's dealmaking partners. But while they have a combined 67-year record in Congress of being willing negotiators, they're also partisan Democrats perfectly happy to...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Now, President Donald Trump genially calls them "Chuck and Nancy." Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his House counterpart, Nancy Pelosi, have used two White House meetings to become Trump's dealmaking partners. But while they have a combined 67-year record in Congress of being willing negotiators, they're also partisan Democrats perfectly happy to...
Trump invites 11-year-old boy to mow Rose Garden lawn
WASHINGTON (AP) - The president got what you might call a grassroots display of support at the White House, welcoming an 11-year-old Virginia boy who offered to help cut the lawn. President Donald Trump high-fived Frank Giaccio, who lives in the Washington suburb of Falls Church. The White House says Frank wrote Trump to say he admires the president's business acumen and runs his own...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The president got what you might call a grassroots display of support at the White House, welcoming an 11-year-old Virginia boy who offered to help cut the lawn. President Donald Trump high-fived Frank Giaccio, who lives in the Washington suburb of Falls Church. The White House says Frank wrote Trump to say he admires the president's business acumen and runs his own...