Senate opens 'Obamacare' debate at last but outcome in doubt
With Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie, the Senate voted by a hair Tuesday to start debating Republican legislation to tear down much of the Obama health care law.
With Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie, the Senate voted by a hair Tuesday to start debating Republican legislation to tear down much of the Obama health care law.
Texas Senate again OKs 'bathroom bill' over police criticism
UPDATE: A Texas version of a North Carolina-style "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people has again passed the state Senate but still faces obstacles.
UPDATE: A Texas version of a North Carolina-style "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people has again passed the state Senate but still faces obstacles.
House votes for more sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea
The Republican-led House has decisively approved legislation that hits Russia with additional financial sanctions.
The Republican-led House has decisively approved legislation that hits Russia with additional financial sanctions.
Kushner, Manafort meet with congressional investigators
Two key members of President Donald Trump's presidential campaign met Tuesday with congressional investigators probing Russia's interference in the 2016 election and possible collusion with Trump associates.
Two key members of President Donald Trump's presidential campaign met Tuesday with congressional investigators probing Russia's interference in the 2016 election and possible collusion with Trump associates.
Trump shows the Boy Scouts how to start a political fire
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's fiery speech at the National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia has infuriated parents and former scouts. Standing before thousands of school-aged Scouts, Trump began with a bit of profanity Monday night and then went on to rage for more than half an hour against the media and other perceived political enemies.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's fiery speech at the National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia has infuriated parents and former scouts. Standing before thousands of school-aged Scouts, Trump began with a bit of profanity Monday night and then went on to rage for more than half an hour against the media and other perceived political enemies.
Senate votes to compile data on complications from abortions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Senate has again voted to require hospitals and clinics to report complications from abortions performed statewide, and have health officials produce an annual report compiling that data. The proposal won preliminary approval late Monday 22-9 after lengthy debate. The Senate and state House both passed rules mandating reporting on abortion complications during the...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Senate has again voted to require hospitals and clinics to report complications from abortions performed statewide, and have health officials produce an annual report compiling that data. The proposal won preliminary approval late Monday 22-9 after lengthy debate. The Senate and state House both passed rules mandating reporting on abortion complications during the...
No Russia collusion, 'nothing to hide,' Kushner tells Senate
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner denied Monday that he colluded with Russians in the course of President Donald Trump's White House bid and declared he has "nothing to hide."
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner denied Monday that he colluded with Russians in the course of President Donald Trump's White House bid and declared he has "nothing to hide."
John McCain making dramatic Senate return for crucial health vote
The office of Sen. John McCain says the ailing Arizona Republican will return to the Senate on Tuesday, the day of the health care vote.
The office of Sen. John McCain says the ailing Arizona Republican will return to the Senate on Tuesday, the day of the health care vote.
Trump calls Obamacare "death," urges overhaul
A peeved President Donald Trump browbeat Republican opponents of his party's reeling health care bill, asserting that his predecessor's signature overhaul has meant 'death' and saying the Senate's planned faceoff vote is their chance to keep their pledge to repeal it.
A peeved President Donald Trump browbeat Republican opponents of his party's reeling health care bill, asserting that his predecessor's signature overhaul has meant 'death' and saying the Senate's planned faceoff vote is their chance to keep their pledge to repeal it.
Texas Senate revives school vouchers amid House opposition
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Texas Senate committee is discussing a bill offering taxpayer-funded vouchers allowing some special education students to leave public schools for private alternatives. Supporters say only about 30,000 students would qualify, but those opposed worry that it will open the door to broader voucher plans.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Texas Senate committee is discussing a bill offering taxpayer-funded vouchers allowing some special education students to leave public schools for private alternatives. Supporters say only about 30,000 students would qualify, but those opposed worry that it will open the door to broader voucher plans.
Sean Spicer resigns as White House press secretary
White House press secretary Sean Spicer abruptly resigned his position Friday, ending a rocky six-month tenure that made his news briefings defending President Donald Trump must-see TV.
White House press secretary Sean Spicer abruptly resigned his position Friday, ending a rocky six-month tenure that made his news briefings defending President Donald Trump must-see TV.
Russian who met Trump Jr. represented intelligence agency
MOSCOW (AP) - The Russian lawyer who met Donald Trump Jr. during the 2016 campaign has represented a military unit operated by Russia's intelligence agency, according to court filings obtained by The Associated Press on Friday.
MOSCOW (AP) - The Russian lawyer who met Donald Trump Jr. during the 2016 campaign has represented a military unit operated by Russia's intelligence agency, according to court filings obtained by The Associated Press on Friday.
Trump legal team looking to investigate Mueller aides
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's legal team is evaluating potential conflicts of interest among members of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigative team, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. The revelation comes as Mueller's probe into Russia's election meddling appears likely to include some of the Trump family's business ties.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's legal team is evaluating potential conflicts of interest among members of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigative team, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. The revelation comes as Mueller's probe into Russia's election meddling appears likely to include some of the Trump family's business ties.
Even with Trump warning, Mueller likely to probe finances
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's growing anxiety about the federal Russia probe has spilled into public view with his warning that special counsel Robert Mueller would be out of bounds if he dug into the Trump family's finances. But that's a line that Mueller seems sure to cross.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's growing anxiety about the federal Russia probe has spilled into public view with his warning that special counsel Robert Mueller would be out of bounds if he dug into the Trump family's finances. But that's a line that Mueller seems sure to cross.
Publicly assailed by Trump, Sessions says he's staying on
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions, publicly skewered by his boss for stepping clear of the Russia-Trump investigations, declared Thursday he still loves his job and plans to stay on. Yet Donald Trump's airing of his long-simmering frustrations with Sessions raised significant new questions about the future of the nation's top prosecutor.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions, publicly skewered by his boss for stepping clear of the Russia-Trump investigations, declared Thursday he still loves his job and plans to stay on. Yet Donald Trump's airing of his long-simmering frustrations with Sessions raised significant new questions about the future of the nation's top prosecutor.
Texas Legislature begins hustling to revive 'bathroom bill'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A special legislative session in Texas ordered by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott began Tuesday with loud protests over a revived "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people, renewed hostilities about a crackdown on immigration and GOP infighting that could keep demands of influential social conservatives again out of reach.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A special legislative session in Texas ordered by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott began Tuesday with loud protests over a revived "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people, renewed hostilities about a crackdown on immigration and GOP infighting that could keep demands of influential social conservatives again out of reach.
Trump campaign inner circle called before Senate committees
Members of the Trump campaign's inner circle are being scheduled to talk to Senate committees next week.
Members of the Trump campaign's inner circle are being scheduled to talk to Senate committees next week.
Reaction to Sen. John McCain's brain cancer diagnosis
Reaction to Senator John McCain's brain cancer diagnosis are pouring in from both Republican and Democratic politicians Wednesday.
Reaction to Senator John McCain's brain cancer diagnosis are pouring in from both Republican and Democratic politicians Wednesday.
Sen. John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer
Senator John McCain (R-AZ) has brain cancer, according to a statement released by the Senator's office.
Senator John McCain (R-AZ) has brain cancer, according to a statement released by the Senator's office.
Trump exhorts Senate to pass Obamacare repeal
WASHINGTON (AP) - Lecturing fellow Republicans, President Donald Trump summoned GOP senators to the White House Wednesday and told them face-to-face they must not leave town for their August recess without sending him an "Obamacare" repeal bill to sign. "I'm ready to act," Trump said, putting the responsibility on Republican senators, not himself. During last year's...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Lecturing fellow Republicans, President Donald Trump summoned GOP senators to the White House Wednesday and told them face-to-face they must not leave town for their August recess without sending him an "Obamacare" repeal bill to sign. "I'm ready to act," Trump said, putting the responsibility on Republican senators, not himself. During last year's...