Conservative backlash threatens to sink new GOP health bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - A powerful conservative backlash threatened to sink the new Republican health care bill less than 24 hours after its launch, even as President Donald Trump and congressional leaders began trying to sell the legislation as the long-promised GOP cure for "Obamacare. "
WASHINGTON (AP) - A powerful conservative backlash threatened to sink the new Republican health care bill less than 24 hours after its launch, even as President Donald Trump and congressional leaders began trying to sell the legislation as the long-promised GOP cure for "Obamacare. "
House GOP health bill adds up to big tax cut for the rich
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Republicans' health care bill adds up to big tax cuts for the rich. The bill would cut more than 20 taxes enacted under President Barack Obama's heath law, saving taxpayers nearly $600 billion over the next decade. The bulk of the money would go to the wealthiest Americans.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Republicans' health care bill adds up to big tax cuts for the rich. The bill would cut more than 20 taxes enacted under President Barack Obama's heath law, saving taxpayers nearly $600 billion over the next decade. The bulk of the money would go to the wealthiest Americans.
House GOP releases bill replacing Obama health care overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans have released their long-awaited bill dismantling much of former President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. The measure would roll back the government's health care role and is expected to result in fewer people having insurance coverage. House committees planned votes on the legislation Wednesday. That will launch perhaps the year's defining...
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans have released their long-awaited bill dismantling much of former President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. The measure would roll back the government's health care role and is expected to result in fewer people having insurance coverage. House committees planned votes on the legislation Wednesday. That will launch perhaps the year's defining...
White House demands probe over Obama power use
White House demands that Congress investigate whether Obama abused executive powers in connection with 2016 election.
White House demands that Congress investigate whether Obama abused executive powers in connection with 2016 election.
Ben Carson compares slavery to immigration to America
WASHINGTON (AP) - Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson on Monday compared slavery to immigration in the United States, a view that experts on slavery called inaccurate and a misleading reading of American history.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson on Monday compared slavery to immigration in the United States, a view that experts on slavery called inaccurate and a misleading reading of American history.
Trump signs new anti-terror travel ban without new fanfare
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's revised travel ban will temporarily halt entry to the United States for people from six Muslim-majority nations who are seeking new visas, allowing those with current visas to travel freely, according to a fact sheet obtained by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's revised travel ban will temporarily halt entry to the United States for people from six Muslim-majority nations who are seeking new visas, allowing those with current visas to travel freely, according to a fact sheet obtained by The Associated Press.
Big hurdles face Texas' 'bathroom bill' ahead of first vote
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A North Carolina-style "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people faces big hurdles in Texas as Republican supporters stood with church leaders and others Monday to ratchet up political pressure ahead of a first vote this week.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A North Carolina-style "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people faces big hurdles in Texas as Republican supporters stood with church leaders and others Monday to ratchet up political pressure ahead of a first vote this week.
Trump seeks Congress' help on wiretap claim; FBI disputes it
President Donald Trump turned to Congress on Sunday for help finding evidence to support his unsubstantiated claim that former President Barack Obama had Trump's telephones tapped during the election. Obama's intelligence chief said no such action was ever carried out, and a U.S. official said the FBI has asked the Justice Department to dispute the allegation. Republican leaders of Congress...
President Donald Trump turned to Congress on Sunday for help finding evidence to support his unsubstantiated claim that former President Barack Obama had Trump's telephones tapped during the election. Obama's intelligence chief said no such action was ever carried out, and a U.S. official said the FBI has asked the Justice Department to dispute the allegation. Republican leaders of Congress...
Trump accuses Obama of wiretapping Trump Tower phones
President Donald Trump on Saturday accused former President Barack Obama of having Trump Tower telephone lines "wire tapped" during last year's election, but Trump didn't offer any evidence or say what prompted the allegation.
President Donald Trump on Saturday accused former President Barack Obama of having Trump Tower telephone lines "wire tapped" during last year's election, but Trump didn't offer any evidence or say what prompted the allegation.
Holder: Obama preparing to get back into political spotlight
Former President Obama is getting ready to jump back into the political pool, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday.
Former President Obama is getting ready to jump back into the political pool, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday.
Bill aims to increase organ donors in Texas
Texas drivers could soon be the first in the country to have to opt out of being organ donors.
Texas drivers could soon be the first in the country to have to opt out of being organ donors.
Trump visits private school in Orlando to promote school choice
President Donald Trump will be visiting a private, religious school in Florida on Friday, signaling that his education agenda will focus on school choice.
President Donald Trump will be visiting a private, religious school in Florida on Friday, signaling that his education agenda will focus on school choice.
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry sworn in as secretary of the Department of Energy
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry sworn in as secretary of the Department of Energy.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry sworn in as secretary of the Department of Energy.
Sessions steps aside from Russia-contact investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) - A growing number of Republicans joined Democratic leaders Thursday in calling for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to step aside from an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 White House election.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A growing number of Republicans joined Democratic leaders Thursday in calling for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to step aside from an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 White House election.
Justice Dept: Sessions spoke with Russian ambassador in 2016
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions had two conversations with the Russian ambassador to the United States during the presidential campaign. The Justice Department said Wednesday night that the two conversations took place last year when Sessions was a senator.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions had two conversations with the Russian ambassador to the United States during the presidential campaign. The Justice Department said Wednesday night that the two conversations took place last year when Sessions was a senator.
Ex-Clinton volunteer loses job after swipe at widow of fallen SEAL
A former Hillary Clinton volunteer drew swift condemnation -- and lost his job -- after mocking the widow of a fallen Navy SEAL who was honored by the president during his congressional address Tuesday night.
A former Hillary Clinton volunteer drew swift condemnation -- and lost his job -- after mocking the widow of a fallen Navy SEAL who was honored by the president during his congressional address Tuesday night.
Oprah for president? Winfrey rethinks a run after Trump's win
NEW YORK (AP) - Oprah Winfrey says President Donald Trump's victory has her rethinking whether she could be elected to the White House.
NEW YORK (AP) - Oprah Winfrey says President Donald Trump's victory has her rethinking whether she could be elected to the White House.
Can Trump and Congress really work together?
Funding the border wall could lead to a spending fight with Democrats. Dallas County Democratic Party Chair Carol Donovan and conservative talk show host Mark Davis join Good Day. They react to President Donald Trump's first presidential address and talk about whether there can really be a common ground.
Funding the border wall could lead to a spending fight with Democrats. Dallas County Democratic Party Chair Carol Donovan and conservative talk show host Mark Davis join Good Day. They react to President Donald Trump's first presidential address and talk about whether there can really be a common ground.
Presidential Trump says 'join forces' for new greatness
WASHINGTON (AP) - With his first address to Congress, President Donald Trump has an opportunity to refocus his young administration on the economic issues that helped him get elected. His allies hope it will help him move beyond the distractions and self-inflicted wounds that he has dealt with so far.
WASHINGTON (AP) - With his first address to Congress, President Donald Trump has an opportunity to refocus his young administration on the economic issues that helped him get elected. His allies hope it will help him move beyond the distractions and self-inflicted wounds that he has dealt with so far.
Kellyanne Conway kneels on Oval Office couch, sparks debate
WASHINGTON (AP) - Photos of White House adviser Kellyanne Conway kneeling on an Oval Office couch with her shoes on have sparked an online debate about decorum in the executive mansion. Conway is seen perched on her knees on the couch with her feet behind her in photos taken Monday while President Donald Trump met with leaders of historically black colleges and universities. Other photos show...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Photos of White House adviser Kellyanne Conway kneeling on an Oval Office couch with her shoes on have sparked an online debate about decorum in the executive mansion. Conway is seen perched on her knees on the couch with her feet behind her in photos taken Monday while President Donald Trump met with leaders of historically black colleges and universities. Other photos show...