Apr 24 WATCH: Trump, first lady speak at drug abuse summit in Atlanta President Donald Trump said his administration has secured $6 billion in federal dollars over two years to fight opioid abuse, but the epidemic won't be solved overnight. Opioid abuse claimed nearly 48,000 American lives in 2017. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Trump says White House to fight all Democrats’ subpoenas By Associated Press President Donald Trump says his White House will be "fighting all the subpoenas" issued by House Democrats in their investigations into his administration. Continue reading
Apr 24 White presidential candidates face ‘woke litmus test’ on race By Errin Haines Whack, Associated Press In a field celebrated for its historic racial and gender diversity, white Democratic candidates are talking about systemic racism and white privilege. Continue reading
Apr 24 Trump says he’ll go to Supreme Court if Democrats try to impeach him By Associated Press "I DID NOTHING WRONG," Trump tweeted. He said not only are there no "High Crimes and Misdemeanors," which is one of the bases for impeachment. Continue reading
Apr 24 Castro’s sluggish start tests 2020 presidential campaign strategy By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Signs of an upward trajectory have been hard to spot in the former San Antonio mayor's presidential campaign, which returns to Texas on Wednesday. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 7:16 Mueller report reveals how Trump’s advisers protected his presidency by saying no Nearly half of the Mueller report focuses on whether President Trump obstructed justice. Though it does not reach a definitive conclusion, it makes clear that Trump was sometimes protected by his advisers’ unwillingness to yield to his demands. Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 6:53 On impeachment, Democrats weigh principle against popularity Democrats in the House and on the 2020 campaign trail are divided on whether to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Trump. While many feel his actions warrant impeachment, there is concern that public sentiment wouldn't support it. But Rep. Jared… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watchdogs open a second ethics probe of top Interior Department officials By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Tuesday's announcement comes a week after news that the same watchdog office was investigating ethics allegations against the agency's newly confirmed chief, David Bernhardt. Continue reading
Apr 23 What does Seth Moulton believe? Where the candidate stands on 5 issues By Saher Khan Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., is the latest Democrat to enter the party's crowded 2020 primary field. Here's where Moulton stands on key issues. Continue reading
Apr 23 Treasury secretary misses House deadline for Trump tax returns, asks for more time By Associated Press Steven Mnuchin said in a letter to House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal that he will give the panel a final decision by May 6. Neal says he will consult with the committee's lawyers on the next steps. Continue reading