Politics

Mueller aide will appear with him at House committee hearing

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

Aaron Zebley, Mueller's former chief of staff and his top aide on the Russia investigation, was an unexpected addition to the witness table less than 24 hours before the hearing.

WATCH: Senate approves bill to extend 9/11 victims fund

The Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill ensuring that a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks never runs out of money.

Senators unveil compromise to reduce drug costs for seniors

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

The bill would for the first time limit drug copays for people with Medicare's "Part D" prescription plan, by capping patients' out-of-pocket costs at $3,100 a year starting in 2022.

Trump sues House panel, NY officials to protect his state tax returns

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit to prevent his state tax returns from being turned over to the congressional committee.

U.S. attorney general says encryption on digital devices creates security risk

By Tami Abdollah, Associated Press

William Barr's comments at a cybersecurity conference mark a continuing effort by the Justice Department to push tech companies to provide law enforcement with access to encrypted devices and applications during investigations.

U.S. immigration operation targeting thousands nets 35 arrests

By Colleen Long, Sophia Tareen, Associated Press

President Donald Trump billed the operation as a major show of force in an effort to "deport millions" of people in the country illegally as the number of Central American families crossing the southern border has skyrocketed.

Senate confirms Mark Esper as secretary of defense

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

Mark Esper, an Army veteran and former defense industry lobbyist, won Senate confirmation Tuesday by a vote of 90-8, ending the longest period the Pentagon has gone without a confirmed leader in its history.

What to watch during Robert Mueller’s testimony

By Lisa Desjardins

Former special counsel Robert Mueller's congressional testimony Wednesday is one of the most anticipated hearings on Capitol Hill in years. Here's what to watch for.

WATCH: FBI Director Wray declines to answer Mueller questions in Senate hearing

FBI Director Christopher Wray offered a lesson Tuesday in how to dodge questions about the special counsel's Russia investigation, a possible preview of what lawmakers can expect when Robert Mueller testifies to Congress.