Politics

Trump says he'd veto resolution terminating his emergency declaration '100 percent'

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The Democrats introduced a resolution Friday to block Trump's declaration, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House would vote on the measure Tuesday. It is sure to pass, and the GOP-run Senate may adopt it as well.

How the Pentagon plans to fund Trump's border wall, as House tries to block it

On Friday, House Democrats took a first step toward terminating President Trump’s national emergency declaration. Some 226 representatives, including a Republican, signed onto a resolution from Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, to block the move. Meanwhile, Pentagon officials briefed congressional staffers…

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Shields and Brooks on Trump declaration, Bernie Sanders' 2020 bid

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks analyze the week in politics, including how Congress is reacting to President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency over immigration, the 2020 candidacy of Bernie Sanders and whether democratic…

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11 GOP senators to watch in the fight over Trump's emergency declaration

By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

No president wants a rebuke from his own party, and more than four have voiced significant discomfort with Trump's move.

How Congress could block Trump's national emergency declaration

By Courtney Vinopal

Here’s a rundown of what could happen with the congressional challenge to President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration.

Who is Jeffrey Rosen, Trump's pick to replace Deputy AG Rosenstein?

By Gretchen Frazee

Rosen, who currently serves as the deputy secretary of the Department of Transportation, has no prosecutorial experience, which is unusual for someone nominated to be the deputy attorney general.

Mueller to file sentencing memo in Manafort case

By Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Manafort cut a plea deal with Mueller, but prosecutors aren't expected to recommend leniency because they say he lied to investigators.

Virginia Republicans to invite Justin Fairfax's accusers to testify

By Alan Suderman, Associated Press

Two women have come forward with allegations that Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a Democrat, sexually assaulted them years ago.

Trump to let attorney general decide what to release from Mueller report

By Associated Press

White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said Trump was "following the proper process" by putting the decision to William Barr.

White House 'looking into' Acosta's role in sex abuse plea deal

By Associated Press

During his time as a U.S. attorney, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta handled a secret plea deal with a wealthy financier accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls.