May 02 Trump administration to ease safety rules created after deadly Deepwater Horizon explosion By Janet McConnaughey, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said in a statement the administration was acting to eliminate "unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining safety and environmental protection offshore."… Continue reading
May 02 WATCH: Trump touts new religious exemption allowing clinicians to refuse abortions The rule would likely require that hospitals, universities, clinics and other institutions that receive funding from federal programs certify that they comply with some 25 federal laws protecting conscience and religious rights. Continue reading
May 02 With Trump rollback, school lunch could get more white bread By Candice Choi, Associated Press The Trump administration has rolled back a rule that required foods like pasta and bread be made with whole grains. Continue reading
May 02 WATCH: Pelosi says Attorney General Barr lied to Congress By Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is asserting that Attorney General Robert Barr has committed a crime by lying to Congress. Continue reading
May 02 WATCH: White House blasts Democrats’ Barr hearing By Associated Press White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said it's "pathetic" that Democrats tried to have staff attorneys question Attorney General William Barr. Continue reading
May 02 WATCH: Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh resigning, lawyer says By David McFadden, Associated Press Baltimore's mayor resigned on Thursday, ending a city leadership tenure that unraveled amid an unfolding scandal over payments for a self-published children's book series she sold to customers including a $4 billion hospital network she once helped oversee and companies… Continue reading
May 02 WATCH: Barr has ‘a choice’ whether to stand up to Trump, Rep. Nadler says By Associated Press The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Thursday featuring an empty chair for Attorney General William Barr. Continue reading
May 02 WATCH: Senate hearing on emergency funding for border security By Joshua Barajas McAleenan will testify before a Senate subcommittee at 10 a.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
May 02 Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet announces 2020 presidential bid By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Bennet is a former head of Denver Public Schools who has carved out a reputation as a policy-oriented moderate. Continue reading
May 02 Trump invites Hungarian leader Orban to May meeting By Pablo Gorondi, Associated Press Orban faced years of harsh criticism from the Obama administration over weakening of democratic checks and balances. Continue reading