Politics

WATCH: Trump will not sign funding bill over border security, Paul Ryan says

President Donald Trump has told congressional Republicans he "will not sign" a spending bill passed by the Senate to avoid a partial government shutdown Friday, and he's citing an impasse over money for a border wall with Mexico.

How Democrats are changing the primary debate schedule for 2020 candidates

By Tess Conciatori

The new schedule for the Democratic primaries in 2020 includes guidelines on the number of official debates, when they’ll be held, and who will be eligible to participate.

AP fact check: Trump prematurely declares victory over Islamic State group

By Philip Issa, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is declaring victory over the Islamic State group in Syria, but the militants remain a deadly force, and U.S. partners warn a premature U.S. withdrawal will allow them to storm back. Here's a look at the president's…

Trump pulling out of Syria. Might Afghanistan be next?

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

Against the advice of many in his own administration, President Donald Trump is pulling U.S. troops out of Syria. Could a withdrawal from Afghanistan be far behind?…

WATCH: Nancy Pelosi’s end-of-year news conference

By Joshua Barajas

Pelosi spoke from the U.S. Capitol today. Watch her remarks here.

Trump administration wants to tighten work requirements for food stamps

By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press

The move comes just weeks after lawmakers passed a $400 billion farm bill that reauthorized agriculture and conservation programs while leaving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which serves roughly 40 million Americans, virtually untouched.

WATCH: Justice Department levies charges against 2 Chinese hackers

By Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Justice Department is charging two Chinese citizens with carrying out an extensive hacking campaign to steal data from U.S. companies.

In memo, Trump’s AG pick William Barr criticized aspect of Mueller probe

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The document expresses concern with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into whether Trump obstructed justice, which Trump denies. It could factor into Barr's confirmation hearings and prompt questions about whether he can be unbiased in overseeing the investigation.

Congress scrambles to avoid shutdown

By Lisa Mascaro, Matthew Daly, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

The Senate approved legislation to temporarily fund the government, a key step toward averting a federal shutdown after President Donald Trump backed off his demand for money for a border wall with Mexico.