Jul 12 Watch 5:21 For some children, the government has no timeline to reunite families. Here's why The Trump administration says it has completed the reunification of 57 children, under the age of 5, who were separated from their parents after entering the United States. But dozens in that same age group remain in government care, while… Continue watching
Jul 12 Trump DOJ appealing judge's OK of AT&T-Time Warner merger By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Stung by a federal judge's dismissal of its objections to AT&T's megamerger with Time Warner, the Trump Justice Department is challenging the decision with a legal appeal. Continue reading
Jul 12 U.S. budget deficit totals $74.9 billion in June By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The federal government recorded a $74.9 billion deficit in June, a month when the government often runs a surplus, as corporate taxes dropped sharply compared to a year ago. Continue reading
Jul 12 WATCH: Pelosi says she wants to know what Russia has on Trump, 'politically, financially and personally' By Alan Fram, Associated Press House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she wants to know what leverage the Russians have over President Donald Trump, but wouldn't say whether she'd favor hearings on the question should Democrats take control of the House next year. Continue reading
Jul 12 Millions from anonymous donors will help shape fight over Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh By Richard Lardner, Associated Press While the groups' positions on Kavanaugh are clear, their sources of cash aren't. Continue reading
Jul 12 WATCH: FBI agent testifies before Congress after anti-Trump texts By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Peter Strzok, who helped lead FBI investigations into Hillary Clinton's email use and potential coordination between Russia and Donald Trump's campaign, was testifying publicly for the first time since being removed from special counsel Robert Mueller's team following the discovery… Continue reading
Jul 12 WATCH: Trump's achievements remain unclear after 2 chaotic days at NATO President Donald Trump had spent his time in Brussels berating members of the military alliance for failing to spend enough of their money on defense, accusing Europe of freeloading off the U.S. and raising doubts about whether he would come… Continue reading
Jul 11 Why Democrats think health care may finally be a winning issue By Jessica Yarvin The Affordable Care Act has been a divisive issue for years. But now, Democrats are betting that a pro-Obamacare message will help them at the polls in November. Continue reading
Jul 11 Bipartisan vote in Senate calls for more say on Trump administration's tariffs By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The measure, which passed by an 88-11 vote, directs Capitol Hill negotiators trying to reconcile separate spending bills to include language giving Congress a role when such tariffs are put in place. Continue reading
Jul 11 Senate narrowly confirms new head of Justice Department's criminal division, who worked for Russian bank By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Democrats have strongly opposed the nomination, partly because of his work for a leading Russian bank with ties to President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading