Feb 22 Despite NRA’s hard line on guns, some conservatives are rethinking the issue By Daniel Bush OXON HILL, Md. — NRA chief Wayne LaPierre opened the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday with an attack on efforts to pass new gun regulations in the wake of last week’s mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. But throughout the… Continue reading
Feb 22 Missouri governor indicted on felony invasion of privacy charge By Jim Salter, Associated Press St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner announced the indictment Thursday. She launched an investigation in January after Greitens admitted to an affair with his St. Louis hairdresser that began in March 2015. He was elected governor in November 2016. Continue reading
Feb 22 Paul Manafort, Rick Gates laundered more than $30 million, according to new Mueller indictment By Associated Press The new indictment comes a week after Mueller filed charges against 13 Russians, accusing them of a vast conspiracy to undermine the U.S. presidential election. Continue reading
Feb 22 Why Trump’s new insurance proposal may put essential health benefits at risk By Laura Santhanam Here's a look at why Obamacare requires insurance companies to offer essential health benefits, and what losing them might mean for your insurance plan. Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: White House says Trump doesn’t ‘expect to agree with the NRA on every single issue’ By Yamiche Alcindor “He is going to want support from Democrats and Republicans,” Raj Shah said of the president. “He is going to provide political cover for those who are willing to take leadership roles.”… Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: NRA chief accuses gun control supporters of exploiting Florida school shooting By Associated Press Leaders of the National Rifle Association are accusing supporters of gun control of exploiting the mass school shooting in Florida to promote an anti-gun agenda. Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: Donald Trump says Democrats will take away tax cuts, Second Amendment rights if they win midterm elections By Jill Colvin, Ken Thomas, Associated Press Turning to this year's elections, Trump told conservative activists at CPAC that Republicans must not be complacent in the fall midterms, warning of terrible consequences if Democrats take control of Congress. Continue reading
Feb 22 Foreign leaders seek fresh ties with U.S. governors, mayors By Ken Thomas, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is the latest world leader to extend outreach to U.S. governors and big-city mayors in the age of Trump's "America First" policies. Continue reading
Feb 22 Pennsylvania congressional map battle lands in Supreme Court By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press A filing late Wednesday from Republican leaders in the Pennsylvania Legislature asks the U.S. Supreme Court to stop a new congressional map from being implemented. The document requested Justice Samuel Alito to intervene, saying the state Supreme Court overstepped its… Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: Sessions announces crackdown on elder fraud schemes By Ryan Connelly Holmes Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Thursday the Department of Justice is cracking down on schemes that defraud seniors. Continue reading