Reports say Mueller probe now examining possible obstruction by Trump

Special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election has expanded to include an examination of whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice, according to a new report from The Washington Post. 

Trump makes surprise visit to hospital treating hurt congressman

President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where Rep. Steve Scalise is being treated for his injuries following Wednesday's shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice.

Steve Scalise Shooting: Lawmakers react to shooting of House Majority Whip

In an outpouring of support, lawmakers took to social media to send their thoughts and prayers to Rep. Steve Scalise after he was shot during a baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday.

Democrats pray for Republican colleagues after Congressional baseball practice shooting

What started as a regular, early-morning baseball practice on a field in Alexandria, Virginia Wednesday morning quickly turned terrifying after shots were fired, and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) was hit, along with four others. 

Scalise roommate Rep. Erik Paulsen 'relieved that this was not worse'

Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-Minnesota) is Rep. Steve Scalise’s roommate in Washington and a teammate on the Republican baseball team. Paulsen was not at Wednesday’s practice, but shared his thoughts on the shooting and wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

SESSIONS TESTIMONY: AG faces sharp questions by Senate Intelligence Committee

Attorney General Jeff Sessions heatedly denied on Tuesday that he had any undisclosed meeting with the Russian ambassador or conversations with Russian officials about the U.S. elections.

Chicago congressman introduces 'COVFEFE Act'

An Illinois congressman has introduced an act to make sure that presidential tweets never die.

President Trump is considering firing special counsel Mueller, friend says

High-profile supporters of President Donald Trump are turning on special counsel Robert Mueller, the man charged with investigating Russian interference in the U.S. election and possible collusion with Trump's campaign.

Governor signs Texas' $217B budget, cuts $120M with vetoes

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a 2018-2019 state budget worth around $217 billion, but vetoed about $120 million in planned expenditures. Squeezed by the oil price slump, the budget includes funding increases for the state's beleaguered child welfare system and $800 million for border security. Abbott signed the budget Monday.

Sponsors flee New York City theater company over Trump-killing scene

Delta Air Lines and Bank of America became the first companies to announce they are pulling their sponsorships of a Manhattan-based theater company’s portrayal of Julius Caesar as a Donald Trump look-alike in a business suit who gets stabbed to death on stage.

Maryland, DC attorneys general sue Trump over business ties

The attorneys generals of Maryland and the District of Columbia have announced they've filed suit against President Donald Trump, alleging he violated the Constitution by retaining ties to a sprawling global business empire.

Another US appeals court keeps Trump's travel ban blocked

Another federal appeals court has upheld a decision blocking President Donald Trump's revised travel ban.

Melania Trump, son Barron move into the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - The first family is together again under the same roof: the White House. After nearly five months of living apart, President Donald Trump's wife, Melania, announced Sunday that she and the couple's young son have finally moved into the executive mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Trump expected to announce Cuba policy next week in Miami

BRANCHBURG, N.J. (AP) - President Donald Trump is expected to outline his new policy with Cuba next week, announcing steps that could reverse some of the changes made by former President Barack Obama to open commerce and travel after a half-century standoff with the communist island.

Trump says Comey leaks are the real issue, in Sunday morning Twitter flurry

President Trump fired a preemptive Twitter strike ahead of the Sunday morning news shows, saying former FBI Director James Comey’s admission to a Senate panel that he leaked his own notes of a discussion with the president are the real issue.

A mix of pride and anger at LGBT rights marches across US

WASHINGTON (AP) - Supporters of LGBT rights marched and rallied in the nation's capital and dozens of other U.S. cities on Sunday, celebrating gains but angry over threats posed by the administration of President Donald Trump. The centerpiece event, the Equality March in Washington, was endorsed by virtually every major national advocacy group working on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and...

Challengers unseat 3 Dallas council members

Results of Saturday’s runoff election in Dallas were delayed until late Sunday night so the county elections department could take extra steps to verify ballots.

Ballot fraud investigation clouds Dallas County runoffs

Voters are deciding several municipal runoff races, but results in Dallas County will be incomplete because of an ongoing voter fraud investigation. Note: For updated runoff election results, click here.