Apr 09 Federal agents seize documents from Trump attorney Michael Cohen By Eric Tucker and Chad Day, Associated Press The raid on Cohen's office was based, in part, on a referral from special counsel Robert Mueller, according to Cohen's lawyer, Stephen Ryan. Continue reading
Apr 09 The 6 issues Congress is most likely to tackle before the midterms By Lisa Desjardins Congress has 70 to 80 legislative days left before the election. Here are the issues with the best chances of seeing legislative action before voters head to the polls this fall. Continue reading
Apr 09 At Facebook, ‘I’m responsible for what happens’: Read Mark Zuckerberg’s prepared House testimony By Joshua Barajas Amid mounting criticism over Facebook's handling of users' private data, the social media giant's founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said "we didn't do enough" to prevent the massive platform from being manipulated. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: White House says Trump is considering response to suspected chemical attack in Syria The White House says the U.S. is not conducting any airstrikes in Syria. Trump has said he'll make a decision on the U.S. response within 24 to 48 hours… Continue reading
Apr 09 At least 5 probes underway into EPA chief Scott Pruitt’s conduct By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press An EPA inspector is now conducting at least five investigative audits related to Pruitt, including a previously undisclosed probe into outsized spending and alleged timesheet abuse by his swollen security detail. Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump complains about “STUPID TRADE” with China By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Monday complained yet again about "STUPID TRADE" with China, doing little to calm investors anxious about the escalating trade conflict between the two economic superpowers. Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump to confer with military on suspected gas attack in Syria By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump plans to meet with senior military leaders Monday, after he threatened a "big price to pay" for a suspected poison gas attack in Syria that killed women and children. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 6:16 Possible U.S.-China trade war poses political problems for GOP By PBS News Hour President Trump this weekend went on the offensive in a series of tweets, tackling a trade war with China and Syria's alleged use of chemical weapons, while unleashing harsh words about immigration in the U.S. The comments came as pressure… Continue watching
Apr 08 Senator’s son to seek new civil trial against Joe Arpaio By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press The adult son of outgoing U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake will seek a new civil trial against a candidate seeking to replace Flake — Joe Arpaio — based on allegations that the then-sheriff brought a trumped-up criminal case against him in… Continue reading
Apr 08 Under Trump, new transportation grants ditch bikes, walkways By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press In the Trump administration, a popular $500 million transportation grant program is focused more on projects in rural areas that turned out for the president in the 2016 election. That means more road and rail projects in GOP strongholds such… Continue reading