Jul 25 WATCH: Pelosi and House Democrats vow to ‘own August’ on issues By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Majority Democrats gathered on the House steps under brilliant sunshine Thursday to talk policy goals as they prepared to leave Washington for five weeks. Continue reading
Jul 25 Trump encourages Republicans to back bipartisan budget bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The agreement outlines a $1.37 trillion cap for the so-called discretionary accounts funded by Congress each year. Continue reading
Jul 25 Puerto Rico Gov. Rosselló to resign Aug. 2 amid online chat scandal By Danica Coto, Associated Press The announcement comes nearly two weeks of protests touched off by a leak of crude and insulting chat messages between him and his top advisers. Continue reading
Jul 24 What we learned from Mueller’s testimony By Daniel Bush Robert Mueller was clear on one point in his congressional hearings Wednesday: he did not exonerate President Donald Trump on the question of obstruction of justice, and reminded the American public that Russia interfered in the 2016 election thinking it… Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: House Republicans say Mueller hearings reinforced ‘no collusion and no obstruction’ By Gretchen Frazee Republican House leaders emphasized the need to move past the investigation of Trump and on to other issues now that Mueller had testified. Continue reading
Jul 24 Judge rejects racketeering claims against President Trump By Associated Press Wednesday's ruling by U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield came after several individuals sued Trump, saying he falsely reassured them he had adequately researched the company, known as ACN. Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: Trump on Mueller testimony: ‘there was no defense to this ridiculous hoax’ By Jonathan Lemire, Darlene Superville, Associated Press "This has been a very bad thing for our country," Trump told reporters upon leaving the White House shortly after Mueller concluded his testimony. He declared that it was an "embarrassment and waste of time."… Continue reading
Jul 24 Border Patrol boss defends her membership in controversial Facebook group By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost said she immediately reported her involvement in a Facebook group, whose members mocked migrants and lawmakers, to an oversight division. Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: After Mueller testimony, Pelosi says Democrats waiting on impeachment question By Gretchen Frazee Mueller appeared before the House Judiciary and House Intelligence committees Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 24 AP fact check: Trump falsely claims Mueller exonerated him By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Seeking to discredit Robert Mueller — and make some campaign money from the effort — President Donald Trump falsely claimed exoneration Wednesday even as the former special counsel was testifying to Congress about his investigation. Here's a closer look at… Continue reading