Apr 03 Arrest renews security concerns at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago By Jonathan Lemire, Colleen Long, Terry Spencer, Associated Press Democrats have requested the FBI investigate security vulnerabilities after a woman carrying two Chinese passports and a device containing computer malware was arrested at Mar-a-Lago. Continue reading
Apr 03 Trump says he never expected health care vote before 2020 election By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press First Trump said it was his choice to push off the health care votes. Then he said he never planned for there to be any votes at all until after 2020. Continue reading
Apr 03 WATCH: NATO Secretary General addresses joint session of Congress The head of NATO used an unprecedented address to Congress, marking 70 years since the alliance's founding charter was signed in Washington, to make a pitch for unity at a time of trans-Atlantic tension. Continue reading
Apr 03 WATCH: House Judiciary Committee approves subpoenas for Mueller report By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The committee voted 24-17 to give Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., permission to issue subpoenas to the Justice Department for the final report on the Russia investigation. Continue reading
Apr 03 Chicago elects 1st black female and 1st openly gay mayor By Sara Burnett, Herbert G. McCann, Associated Press Lori Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor who'd never been elected to public office, defeated Cook County Board President and longtime City Council member Toni Preckwinkle. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch 9:16 How a rule change for Senate confirmation process could affect federal courts The Senate is considering changing the confirmation process for some nominees to federal courts and administration roles. Republicans want to limit debate time to speed up approvals, while Democrats argue that would compromise senators’ ability to vet nominees. Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch 8:37 Why federal aid for struggling Puerto Rico remains a political battle A wide-ranging disaster relief bill failed in the Senate Monday due to a disagreement about federal aid for Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, the island territory is struggling to recover from Hurricane Maria's damaging blow a year and a half ago. Lisa… Continue watching
Apr 02 Alabama lawmakers seek to outlaw almost all abortions By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Alabama lawmakers will introduce legislation Tuesday to make performing an abortion at any stage of pregnancy a felony unless the mother's health is in jeopardy. Continue reading
Apr 02 WATCH: Democrats urge Senate Republicans to pass equal pay legislation By Gretchen Frazee The House passed the legislation last week, largely along party lines. It is now in the Senate. Continue reading
Apr 02 House GOP tries to force vote about infants surviving attempted abortions By Alan Fram, Associated Press Their effort seems likely to fail in the Democratic-controlled House, where Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has refused to allow a vote on the bill. But Republicans hope it will be politically damaging for Democrats from moderate districts who oppose the… Continue reading