White House decorates South Lawn in preparation of Halloween event
The White House's South Lawn was covered in decorations over the weekend, as the residence prepares for the arrival of trick-or-treaters on Monday.
The White House's South Lawn was covered in decorations over the weekend, as the residence prepares for the arrival of trick-or-treaters on Monday.
Lawmaker: Texas governor supports Confederate marker removal
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A black Texas lawmaker says Republican Gov. Greg Abbott privately told him that he supports removing a Confederate marker inside the State Capitol that rejects slavery as an underlying cause of the Civil War. An Abbott spokeswoman Friday stopped short of saying the plaque would come down and did not say if the plaque is appropriate. Ciara Matthews says the governor will ask...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A black Texas lawmaker says Republican Gov. Greg Abbott privately told him that he supports removing a Confederate marker inside the State Capitol that rejects slavery as an underlying cause of the Civil War. An Abbott spokeswoman Friday stopped short of saying the plaque would come down and did not say if the plaque is appropriate. Ciara Matthews says the governor will ask...
Trump administration disavows Puerto Rico power contract
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration scrambled Friday to distance itself from the decision to award a $300 million contract to help restore Puerto Rico's power grid to a tiny Montana company from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's hometown. The White House said federal officials played no role in the selection of Whitefish Energy Holdings by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration scrambled Friday to distance itself from the decision to award a $300 million contract to help restore Puerto Rico's power grid to a tiny Montana company from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's hometown. The White House said federal officials played no role in the selection of Whitefish Energy Holdings by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority.
More women accuse George H.W. Bush of grabbing their backside
A third woman has accused former President George H.W. Bush of inappropriate behavior.
A third woman has accused former President George H.W. Bush of inappropriate behavior.
House passes $4T budget in step forward for Trump tax plan
The House on Thursday gave a significant boost to President Donald Trump's promise to cut taxes, narrowly passing a GOP budget that shelves longstanding concerns over federal deficits in favor of a rewrite of the tax code that Republicans promise will jump-start the economy.
The House on Thursday gave a significant boost to President Donald Trump's promise to cut taxes, narrowly passing a GOP budget that shelves longstanding concerns over federal deficits in favor of a rewrite of the tax code that Republicans promise will jump-start the economy.
Trump signs $36.5 billion emergency aid bill for disasters
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has signed a $36.5 billion emergency aid measure to refill disaster accounts, provide a cash infusion to Puerto Rico and bail out the federal flood insurance program. The president signed the bill Thursday after the Senate sent him the measure earlier this week to help Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico after a devastating string of hurricanes. The money...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has signed a $36.5 billion emergency aid measure to refill disaster accounts, provide a cash infusion to Puerto Rico and bail out the federal flood insurance program. The president signed the bill Thursday after the Senate sent him the measure earlier this week to help Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico after a devastating string of hurricanes. The money...
Trump declares US opioid emergency but pledges no new money
WASHINGTON (AP) - In ringing and personal terms, President Donald Trump on Thursday pledged that "we will overcome addiction in America," declaring opioid abuse a national public health emergency and announcing new steps to combat what he described as the worst drug crisis in U.S. history.
WASHINGTON (AP) - In ringing and personal terms, President Donald Trump on Thursday pledged that "we will overcome addiction in America," declaring opioid abuse a national public health emergency and announcing new steps to combat what he described as the worst drug crisis in U.S. history.
Joe Biden on 2020: I'm 'not going to decide not to run'
Former Vice President Joe Biden hasn't decided to run for president in 2020. But he's decided that he's "not going to decide not to run."
Former Vice President Joe Biden hasn't decided to run for president in 2020. But he's decided that he's "not going to decide not to run."
Texas House speaker who slowed conservative agenda retires
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas' moderate Republican House speaker abruptly announced his retirement Wednesday, clearing the way for the ruling GOP in the nation's largest conservative state to lurch further to the right.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas' moderate Republican House speaker abruptly announced his retirement Wednesday, clearing the way for the ruling GOP in the nation's largest conservative state to lurch further to the right.
Alana Rocha: Straus, Patrick and the bathroom bill
Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha joins Good Day to talk about the reaction to Texas House Speaker Joe Straus's decision not to run for re-election. It could dramatically change the political landscape as more moderate Republicans fight to survive.
Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha joins Good Day to talk about the reaction to Texas House Speaker Joe Straus's decision not to run for re-election. It could dramatically change the political landscape as more moderate Republicans fight to survive.
Mark Davis: Straus, Flake & Corker
A Republican leader shocked the Texas Legislature by announcing he will not run for re-election. Radio host Mark Davis shares his thoughts on this and other political hot topics.
A Republican leader shocked the Texas Legislature by announcing he will not run for re-election. Radio host Mark Davis shares his thoughts on this and other political hot topics.
President Trump raises millions at Dallas fundraiser
President Donald Trump returned to Dallas for a private fundraiser on Wednesday afternoon.
President Donald Trump returned to Dallas for a private fundraiser on Wednesday afternoon.
Judge: Trump doesn't have to resume health care subsidies
A U.S. judge ruled Wednesday that the government does not have to immediately resume paying "Obamacare" health care subsidies that President Donald Trump cut off.
A U.S. judge ruled Wednesday that the government does not have to immediately resume paying "Obamacare" health care subsidies that President Donald Trump cut off.
Actress accuses George H.W. Bush of touching her from behind
An actress claims former President George H.W. Bush groped her four years ago when the two met while she was promoting a TV show.
An actress claims former President George H.W. Bush groped her four years ago when the two met while she was promoting a TV show.
Trump says Clinton team funding for Russia info 'a disgrace'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans latched onto revelations tying Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign to a dossier of allegations about his ties to Russia, saying Wednesday that it was a "disgrace" that Democrats had helped pay for research that produced the document.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans latched onto revelations tying Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign to a dossier of allegations about his ties to Russia, saying Wednesday that it was a "disgrace" that Democrats had helped pay for research that produced the document.
No GOP dam break: Senators rally behind Trump and his agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) - There was no dam break of Republican rancor against Donald Trump on Wednesday, a day after a pair of the party's prominent senators denounced their president and invited colleagues to join them. Instead, most GOP lawmakers rallied around Trump and his agenda, with one all but saying "good riddance" to Jeff Flake of Arizona and Bob Corker of Tennessee.
WASHINGTON (AP) - There was no dam break of Republican rancor against Donald Trump on Wednesday, a day after a pair of the party's prominent senators denounced their president and invited colleagues to join them. Instead, most GOP lawmakers rallied around Trump and his agenda, with one all but saying "good riddance" to Jeff Flake of Arizona and Bob Corker of Tennessee.
Protester tosses Russian flags at President Trump in Capitol
A protester tossed Russian flags at President Donald Trump as he walked through the Capitol for a lunch with Republican senators.
A protester tossed Russian flags at President Donald Trump as he walked through the Capitol for a lunch with Republican senators.
Arizona GOP Sen. Flake says he'll retire, had tangled with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Jeff Flake, an Arizona Republican, announced Tuesday he would not run for re-election in 2018, condemning in a speech aimed at President Donald Trump the "flagrant disregard of truth and decency" that is undermining American democracy. In a speech on the floor of the Senate, Flake said, "There are times we must risk our careers. Now is such a time."
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Jeff Flake, an Arizona Republican, announced Tuesday he would not run for re-election in 2018, condemning in a speech aimed at President Donald Trump the "flagrant disregard of truth and decency" that is undermining American democracy. In a speech on the floor of the Senate, Flake said, "There are times we must risk our careers. Now is such a time."
Remarkable public row between Trump, GOP Sen. Corker
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a startling verbal assault on the president of his own party, Republican Sen. Bob Corker charged Tuesday that Donald Trump "debases our nation" with constant untruths, name calling and bullying, and will leave behind a sad legacy of damaging division. A furious Trump lashed back over Twitter, calling Corker "incompetent," saying he "doesn't have...
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a startling verbal assault on the president of his own party, Republican Sen. Bob Corker charged Tuesday that Donald Trump "debases our nation" with constant untruths, name calling and bullying, and will leave behind a sad legacy of damaging division. A furious Trump lashed back over Twitter, calling Corker "incompetent," saying he "doesn't have...
Kid Rock tells Howard Stern he's not running for Senate
After months of speculation, Kid Rock has told the entire world that he's not running for Senate on the Howard Stern Show, and wonders why people couldn't figure it out.
After months of speculation, Kid Rock has told the entire world that he's not running for Senate on the Howard Stern Show, and wonders why people couldn't figure it out.