Apr 27 GOP-led House panel officially clears Trump in Russia probe By Tom Lobianco, Chad Day, Associated Press The Republican-led House intelligence committee on Friday officially declared the end of its Russia probe, saying in its final report that it found no evidence that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia in the 2016 presidential campaign. Continue reading
Apr 27 Trump’s recent comments about Michael Cohen raise more questions By Catherine Lucey, Tom Hays, Associated Press The president's recent remarks has prompted fresh questions about his relationship with Cohen in the tangle of legal dealings involving the president, his legal fixer and Stormy Daniels. Continue reading
Apr 27 Speaker Paul Ryan forces out House chaplain By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The Reverend Patrick Conroy's resignation letter said he was offering to step down at Ryan's request, calling his seven years of House service "one of the great privileges of my life."… Continue reading
Apr 27 Trump declares in tweet: ‘KOREAN WAR TO END’ By Associated Press Trump is expected to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un in late May or June. Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 4:43 News Wrap: Trump defends Jackson after VA withdrawal In our news wrap Thursday, White House physician Navy Vice Admiral Ronny Jackson withdrew as a nominee to be the next secretary of veterans affairs. He denied that he over-prescribed drugs or crashed a vehicle when he was drunk. Also,… Continue watching
Apr 26 Watch 4:20 Trump downplays Michael Cohen relationship, hints at more active role at Justice Department President Trump started his day Thursday by calling into Fox and Friends Thursday morning and sounded off on all sorts of topics, from his personal attorney Michael Cohen to the activities of the Justice Department. Yamiche Alcindor joins John Yang… Continue watching
Apr 26 Trump administration ends special protections for 9,000 Nepalese immigrants By Associated Press An estimated 9,000 Nepalese immigrants will have until June 24, 2019, to leave or find another way to stay in the country to allow for an orderly transition. Continue reading
Apr 26 WATCH: Senate confirms Pompeo as secretary of state By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate has narrowly confirmed Mike Pompeo to be secretary of state. The outgoing CIA director secured support from 57 senators, with 42 voting no and one senator absent. It’s one of the slimmest margins for the job… Continue reading
Apr 26 Judge appoints ‘special master’ to review Michael Cohen documents seized in raid By Associated Press A New York federal judge noted that the government and Cohen's lawyers agreed that a so-called "special master" was the best way to determine which materials should be off-limits to federal investigators. Continue reading