Nov 23 Pence on surprise Iraq trip to reassure Kurds, greet troops By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Saturday in the highest-level American trip since President Donald Trump ordered a pullback of U.S. forces in Syria two months ago. Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch 4:55 News Wrap: DOJ report finds political bias did not affect FBI's Russia probe In our news wrap Friday, an internal Justice Department report concludes political bias did not affect the FBI’s probe of links between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia. It also found an FBI lawyer may have altered a document about… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch 8:00 Why are so many kids addicted to vaping -- and what will Trump do about it? With thousands sickened and 47 dead from a mysterious lung illness linked to vaping, teenage use of electronic cigarettes is still surging. As the health risks grow, pressure is building on President Trump to take action, with particular focus on… Continue watching
Nov 22 Attorney general unveils plan to help missing Native American women By Michael Balsamo, Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press Attorney General William Barr announced a nationwide plan Friday to address the crisis of missing and slain Native American women as concerns mount over the level of violence they face. Continue reading
Nov 22 WATCH: Health groups urge Trump to move ahead with flavored e-cigarette ban By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Electronic cigarette use by teenagers has surged, but federal authorities have not finalized a plan for regulating e-cigarettes. Continue reading
Nov 22 FBI lawyer suspected of altering Russia probe document By Eric Tucker, Deb Reichmann, Associated Press An FBI lawyer is suspected of altering a document related to surveillance of a former Trump campaign adviser, a person familiar with the situation said Friday. Continue reading
Nov 22 Jerry Sandusky resentenced to 30 to 60 years By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was resentenced Friday to 30 to 60 years in prison, the same penalty as before, for sexually abusing children. Continue reading
Nov 22 Diplomats question why U.S. military aid to Lebanon is being withheld By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Trump administration is withholding more than $100 million in U.S. military assistance to Lebanon that has been approved by Congress and is favored by his national security team, an assertion of executive control of foreign aid that is similar… Continue reading
Nov 22 Trump welcomes NCAA athletes to the White House By Associated Press The traditional honorary White House visit for champion college and pro sports teams has become a politically loaded event in Trump’s presidency. Continue reading
Nov 22 Epstein's death was a 'perfect storm of screw-ups,' says AG Barr By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press In an interview with The Associated Press, Barr said his concerns were prompted by the numerous irregularities at the New York jail where Epstein was being held, but he said after the FBI and the Justice Department’s inspector general continued… Continue reading