Democrat concedes to Gianforte in Montana race
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - The Latest on the misdemeanor assault case against Greg Gianforte, a Republican candidate for a Montana congressional seat in a special election Thursday. (all times local): 11:15 p.m. Democrat Rob Quist conceded the contest for Montana's lone seat in the U.S. House late Thursday to Republican Greg Gianforte. The country singer and political newcomer told supporters he...
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - The Latest on the misdemeanor assault case against Greg Gianforte, a Republican candidate for a Montana congressional seat in a special election Thursday. (all times local): 11:15 p.m. Democrat Rob Quist conceded the contest for Montana's lone seat in the U.S. House late Thursday to Republican Greg Gianforte. The country singer and political newcomer told supporters he...
Trump travel ban blocked; fight headed for Supreme Court
A federal appeals court has dealt another blow to President Donald Trump's revised travel ban targeting six Muslim-majority countries.
A federal appeals court has dealt another blow to President Donald Trump's revised travel ban targeting six Muslim-majority countries.
Lieberman latest person to withdraw from FBI director search
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman has withdrawn from consideration for the role of FBI director. Lieberman interviewed last week with President Donald Trump, who publicly identified him as a leading candidate. But Lieberman says he's pulling out in a letter sent to the White House.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman has withdrawn from consideration for the role of FBI director. Lieberman interviewed last week with President Donald Trump, who publicly identified him as a leading candidate. But Lieberman says he's pulling out in a letter sent to the White House.
Texas Tribune's Alana Rocha explains the latest on the 'Bathroom Bill'
Some frustrated members of the Texas House tried to shame the Senate into action. House members are upset that the Senate's Republican leaders are holding bills hostage. The Senate has not acted on any of the 58 bills it received from the House this season.
Some frustrated members of the Texas House tried to shame the Senate into action. House members are upset that the Senate's Republican leaders are holding bills hostage. The Senate has not acted on any of the 58 bills it received from the House this season.
GOP candidate charged with misdemeanor assault of reporter
A reporter said the Republican candidate for Montana's sole congressional seat "body-slammed" him Wednesday, the day before the special election.
A reporter said the Republican candidate for Montana's sole congressional seat "body-slammed" him Wednesday, the day before the special election.
House GOP health bill projection: 23 million more uninsured
WASHINGTON (AP) - The health care bill Republicans have pushed through the House would leave 23 million additional people uninsured in 2026 compared to President Barack Obama's health care law, the Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday. The GOP bill would lower average premiums, but in part that would be because coverage would typically be skimpier.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The health care bill Republicans have pushed through the House would leave 23 million additional people uninsured in 2026 compared to President Barack Obama's health care law, the Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday. The GOP bill would lower average premiums, but in part that would be because coverage would typically be skimpier.
Subpoenas pile up for Michael Flynn's documents
WASHINGTON (AP) - Subpoenas for former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn piled up Wednesday as the House intelligence committee pressured Flynn to cooperate with its investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Subpoenas for former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn piled up Wednesday as the House intelligence committee pressured Flynn to cooperate with its investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
'We can use peace': Trump and Pope Francis meet
VATICAN CITY (AP) - President Donald Trump and Pope Francis, two leaders with contrasting styles and differing worldviews, met at the Vatican on Wednesday, setting aside their previous clashes to broadcast a tone of peace for an audience around the globe.
VATICAN CITY (AP) - President Donald Trump and Pope Francis, two leaders with contrasting styles and differing worldviews, met at the Vatican on Wednesday, setting aside their previous clashes to broadcast a tone of peace for an audience around the globe.
Senate to reject House's watered down 'bathroom bill'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas' Republican-controlled Legislature is tying itself in knots over a transgender "bathroom bill." The state Senate voted 21-10 vote after 1 a.m. Wednesday to attach rules requiring transgender Texans to use public restrooms corresponding to their birth-certificate gender onto an otherwise unrelated proposal on county governments.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas' Republican-controlled Legislature is tying itself in knots over a transgender "bathroom bill." The state Senate voted 21-10 vote after 1 a.m. Wednesday to attach rules requiring transgender Texans to use public restrooms corresponding to their birth-certificate gender onto an otherwise unrelated proposal on county governments.
Agency-by-agency look at Trump's budget
How President Donald Trump's proposed $4.1 trillion federal spending plan would affect individual government agencies.
How President Donald Trump's proposed $4.1 trillion federal spending plan would affect individual government agencies.
Texas bathroom bill could expose secrets of transgender kids
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Each morning, Joanna Smith's 7-year-old son pulls on a T-shirt and shorts, boasts how fast he can tie his sneakers and heads to school. An honor-roll student who loves science and spelling, he often stays after class to run on the playground with his large group of friends.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Each morning, Joanna Smith's 7-year-old son pulls on a T-shirt and shorts, boasts how fast he can tie his sneakers and heads to school. An honor-roll student who loves science and spelling, he often stays after class to run on the playground with his large group of friends.
Questions about Russia chase Trump during first Israel visit
President Donald Trump on Monday defended himself against allegations he divulged classified information in a recent meeting with Russian diplomats, saying alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he never identified Israel in his Oval Office conversation.
President Donald Trump on Monday defended himself against allegations he divulged classified information in a recent meeting with Russian diplomats, saying alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he never identified Israel in his Oval Office conversation.
Michael Flynn rejects subpoena to hand over documents, invokes Fifth Amendment
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination being invoked by President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, is a bedrock legal principle. It's enshrined in the Constitution's Bill of Rights and relied on by witnesses before Congress and the courts alike. A look at those protections and elements of the Flynn case: NO...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination being invoked by President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, is a bedrock legal principle. It's enshrined in the Constitution's Bill of Rights and relied on by witnesses before Congress and the courts alike. A look at those protections and elements of the Flynn case: NO...
Illinois Legislature votes to honor Barack Obama's birthday
The Legislature in Barack Obama's home state has decided to honor the 44th president's birthday.
The Legislature in Barack Obama's home state has decided to honor the 44th president's birthday.
Students walk out of Pence's graduation speech at Notre Dame
Dozens of students marched out of their own graduation ceremony as Vice President Mike Pence took the stage at the University of Notre Dame.
Dozens of students marched out of their own graduation ceremony as Vice President Mike Pence took the stage at the University of Notre Dame.
Report: Trump told Russians firing ‘nut job' Comey eased pressure on investigation
The New York Times is reporting that President Donald Trump told Russian diplomats that firing the "nut job" FBI director had relieved "great pressure" on him.
The New York Times is reporting that President Donald Trump told Russian diplomats that firing the "nut job" FBI director had relieved "great pressure" on him.
Trump claims 'witch hunt'; GOP puts hope in special counsel
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump lashed out Thursday at the appointment of a special counsel to investigate allegations his campaign collaborated with Russia as Congress confronted an apparent setback in its own probes: A lawyer for Michael Flynn said the fired national security adviser would not provide documents for an intelligence panel's inquiry.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump lashed out Thursday at the appointment of a special counsel to investigate allegations his campaign collaborated with Russia as Congress confronted an apparent setback in its own probes: A lawyer for Michael Flynn said the fired national security adviser would not provide documents for an intelligence panel's inquiry.
Trump welcomes Colombia's president to the White House
President Donald Trump has welcomed the president of Colombia to the White House for their first official meeting.
President Donald Trump has welcomed the president of Colombia to the White House for their first official meeting.
U.S. air strikes pound pro-Assad forces in Syria
The U.S. military launched fresh air strikes against pro-Assad forces in Syria, officials told Fox News Thursday.
The U.S. military launched fresh air strikes against pro-Assad forces in Syria, officials told Fox News Thursday.
Texas' Patrick backs special session for 'bathroom bill'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is clamoring for a special legislative session unless the Texas House approves legislation it was already expected to pass: a North Carolina-style "bathroom bill" and property tax cuts. Only Gov. Greg Abbott can order lawmakers back after the Legislature adjourns May 29, and he's said previously he's hesitant to do so. Legislators in...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is clamoring for a special legislative session unless the Texas House approves legislation it was already expected to pass: a North Carolina-style "bathroom bill" and property tax cuts. Only Gov. Greg Abbott can order lawmakers back after the Legislature adjourns May 29, and he's said previously he's hesitant to do so. Legislators in...