May 08 WATCH: Former acting AG Sally Yates to testify in Russia probe By Eric Tucker and Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates is testifying before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Former President Obama speaks after receiving JFK award By Associated Press The ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is among Obama's first public appearances since leaving office. His speech Sunday will come just days after U.S. House Republicans passed a bill that would dismantle much of his… Continue reading
May 07 Trump tries to pressure Senate Republicans on health care By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump urged Senate Republicans on Sunday to "not let the American people down," as the debate over health care shifts to Congress' upper chamber. Continue reading
May 07 California leads the nation in life sentences. A new bill aims to change that By Kamala Kelkar California leads the nation with the highest percentage of prisoners serving for life, which critics say is an economic drain on the state. Continue reading
May 06 Amid gas-tax revenue decline, new fees on fuel-efficient cars By Elaine S. Povich, Stateline Lawmakers in California, home to almost half of the nation’s electric vehicles, decided this year to impose an annual fee on the owners of plug-in electric cars beginning in 2020. Continue reading
May 06 Under Texas bill, adoption agencies could reject Jews, gays, Muslims By Meredith Hoffman, Associated Press Parents seeking to adopt children in Texas could soon be rejected by agencies with religious objections to them being Jewish, Muslim, gay, single, or interfaith couples. Continue reading
May 06 Pentagon says Navy SEAL was killed in Somalia operation By Associated Press The Pentagon has identified the Navy SEAL who was killed in a military operation in Somalia. Continue reading
May 06 Iowa Supreme Court halts part of state's new abortion restrictions By Michael D. Regan A legal challenge disputed the Iowa law's three-day waiting period and a stipulation that women must make an additional clinical appointment before receiving an abortion. Continue reading
May 06 GOP chairman warns agencies about requests for records By Kevin Freking, Associated Press A House Republican chairman has told a dozen government agencies to exclude communications with his committee from requests made through the Freedom of Information Act. Continue reading
May 05 Trump signs $1 trillion spending bill, keeping government open By Darlene Superville, Associated Press But other budget battles lie ahead as the White House and Congress hammer out a spending plan for the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1. Continue reading