Gorsuch heads for confirmation as Senate tears up own rules
WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawmakers traded bitter accusations on the Senate floor Thursday ahead of showdown votes over President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee that could change the Senate and the court for generations. The confrontation will play out over the coming hours as 44 Democrats and independents try to block the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch by denying Republicans the 60 votes...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawmakers traded bitter accusations on the Senate floor Thursday ahead of showdown votes over President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee that could change the Senate and the court for generations. The confrontation will play out over the coming hours as 44 Democrats and independents try to block the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch by denying Republicans the 60 votes...
Trump removes Bannon from National Security Council
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has removed chief strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council, reversing an earlier, controversial decision to give Bannon access to the high-level meetings. A new memorandum about the council's composition was published Wednesday in the Federal Register. The memo no longer lists the chief strategist as a member of the Principals...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has removed chief strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council, reversing an earlier, controversial decision to give Bannon access to the high-level meetings. A new memorandum about the council's composition was published Wednesday in the Federal Register. The memo no longer lists the chief strategist as a member of the Principals...
Texas Senate endorses campus assault reporting bill
The Texas Senate has voted to approve tough new requirements for university employees and student leaders to report instances of sexual assault or dating violence.
The Texas Senate has voted to approve tough new requirements for university employees and student leaders to report instances of sexual assault or dating violence.
Democrat gives marathon speech against Gorsuch
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the Senate debate on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch (all times local): 11:20 p.m. Oregon Democrat Jeff Merkley has been talking on the Senate floor in opposition to Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch for several hours and plans to remain "as long as I am able." Merkley's extended speech isn't a filibuster and won't delay debate or votes,...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the Senate debate on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch (all times local): 11:20 p.m. Oregon Democrat Jeff Merkley has been talking on the Senate floor in opposition to Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch for several hours and plans to remain "as long as I am able." Merkley's extended speech isn't a filibuster and won't delay debate or votes,...
Texas' lieutenant governor renews defense of 'bathroom bill'
Texas' lieutenant governor is renewing his defense of a so-called "bathroom bill" now that the NCAA is putting North Carolina back into consideration for championship events.
Texas' lieutenant governor is renewing his defense of a so-called "bathroom bill" now that the NCAA is putting North Carolina back into consideration for championship events.
Immigration arrests at Mexican border continue to plummet
Arrests of people caught trying to sneak into the United States across the Mexican border plummeted in March to the lowest monthly figure in more than 17 years, the head of the Department of Homeland Security reported.
Arrests of people caught trying to sneak into the United States across the Mexican border plummeted in March to the lowest monthly figure in more than 17 years, the head of the Department of Homeland Security reported.
Trump faults Obama's 'weakness' for chemical attack in Syria
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump blamed former President Barack Obama on Tuesday for "weakness" that he said led to a reprehensible chemical weapons attack by Syria's government, while his secretary of state said Russia and Iran bore moral responsible for the deaths.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump blamed former President Barack Obama on Tuesday for "weakness" that he said led to a reprehensible chemical weapons attack by Syria's government, while his secretary of state said Russia and Iran bore moral responsible for the deaths.
Texas House panels endorses marijuana fine bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A bill that would make carrying small amounts of marijuana a civil penalty in Texas instead of a criminal one is advancing in the state House. The House Criminal Jurisprudence committee on Monday approved a bill that would make possession of up to an ounce of marijuana punishable by a fine of up to $250 instead of a criminal charge. A person also could not be arrested...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A bill that would make carrying small amounts of marijuana a civil penalty in Texas instead of a criminal one is advancing in the state House. The House Criminal Jurisprudence committee on Monday approved a bill that would make possession of up to an ounce of marijuana punishable by a fine of up to $250 instead of a criminal charge. A person also could not be arrested...
Testimony heard at state capitol on Dallas pension fund changes
The fight over the Dallas Police and Fire Pension Fund heads to the state capitol on Monday.
The fight over the Dallas Police and Fire Pension Fund heads to the state capitol on Monday.
Dems secure enough votes to block Gorsuch; GOP mulls nuclear option
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Democrats secured the votes on Monday to block President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, but it was virtually certain to be a short-lived political victory. Republicans have vowed to change Senate rules to put Neil Gorsuch on the court and score a much-needed win for their party.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Democrats secured the votes on Monday to block President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, but it was virtually certain to be a short-lived political victory. Republicans have vowed to change Senate rules to put Neil Gorsuch on the court and score a much-needed win for their party.
Trump donates first 3 months of salary to Park Service
President Donald Trump is donating the first three months of his salary to the National Park Service.
President Donald Trump is donating the first three months of his salary to the National Park Service.
Melania Trump's first official White House portrait revealed
The White House released the first official portrait of First Lady Melania Trump on Monday.
The White House released the first official portrait of First Lady Melania Trump on Monday.
Trump faces questions of interference in investigations
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is facing new questions about political interference in the investigations into Russian election meddling following reports that White House officials secretly funneled material to the chairman of the House intelligence committee.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is facing new questions about political interference in the investigations into Russian election meddling following reports that White House officials secretly funneled material to the chairman of the House intelligence committee.
Trump to target trade abuses with executive orders
President Donald Trump talked tough on trade on the campaign trail, vowing to renegotiate a slew of major deals and to label China a currency manipulator on "Day One." Now his administration appears to be taking a more cautious approach.
President Donald Trump talked tough on trade on the campaign trail, vowing to renegotiate a slew of major deals and to label China a currency manipulator on "Day One." Now his administration appears to be taking a more cautious approach.
Irving mayor to join Trump Administration
The mayor of Irving says she’s going to work for the Trump Administration.
The mayor of Irving says she’s going to work for the Trump Administration.
Trump appeals Hawaii judge's new ruling blocking travel ban
President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday appealed the latest court ruling against his revised travel ban to the same court that refused to reinstate the original version.
President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday appealed the latest court ruling against his revised travel ban to the same court that refused to reinstate the original version.
Michael Flynn in talks with Congress, wary of prosecution
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is in discussions with the House and Senate intelligence committees on receiving immunity from "unfair prosecution" in exchange for agreeing to be questioned as part of ongoing probes into possible contacts between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia, his attorney said Thursday.
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is in discussions with the House and Senate intelligence committees on receiving immunity from "unfair prosecution" in exchange for agreeing to be questioned as part of ongoing probes into possible contacts between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia, his attorney said Thursday.
White House tells Russia probers: Come see intel yourselves
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House refused to say on Thursday whether it secretly fed intelligence reports to a top Republican investigating possible coordination between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. Fending off growing criticism, the administration invited lawmakers from both parties to view classified material it said relates to surveillance of the president's associates.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House refused to say on Thursday whether it secretly fed intelligence reports to a top Republican investigating possible coordination between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. Fending off growing criticism, the administration invited lawmakers from both parties to view classified material it said relates to surveillance of the president's associates.
As GOP schism grows, Trump attacks fellow Republicans
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump trained his fire on members of his own party Thursday, declaring in the aftermath of the Republican's failed health care push that the conservative Freedom Caucus will hurt the entire GOP agenda. He vowed to "fight them" in 2018 if they don't get behind him.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump trained his fire on members of his own party Thursday, declaring in the aftermath of the Republican's failed health care push that the conservative Freedom Caucus will hurt the entire GOP agenda. He vowed to "fight them" in 2018 if they don't get behind him.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signs HB2 repeal bill into law
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A compromise to end North Carolina's "bathroom bill" has crossed an early hurdle when it was approved by the state Senate rules committee.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A compromise to end North Carolina's "bathroom bill" has crossed an early hurdle when it was approved by the state Senate rules committee.