May 22 House OKs bill rolling back landmark Dodd-Frank banking rules By Associated Press Congress has moved to dismantle some key rules for banks that were installed to prevent a replay of the 2008 financial crisis. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 10:23 Sen. John McCain wants us to see we are more alike than different While Republican Sen. John McCain has lately undergone treatment for brain cancer, he still speaks his mind. Judy Woodruff talks with Mark Salter, co-author of a new McCain memoir, "The Restless Wave," about his Senate service, Russian election interference, American… Continue watching
May 22 WATCH: Trump urges anti-abortion advocates to vote for Republicans By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Speaking at the Susan B. Anthony List’s annual “Campaign for Life Gala,” Trump took a victory lap for his anti-abortion policies and nominations of conservative justices to federal courts. But he warned the group that they must show up at… Continue reading
May 22 Democrats propose funding teacher pay raises by canceling tax cuts for the wealthy By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Congressional Democrats on Tuesday proposed giving states and school districts $50 billion over a decade to fund the teacher raises by canceling tax cuts for high wage earners. Continue reading
May 22 The Democrats’ latest plan to confront political corruption By Jessica Yarvin The Democrats' new anti-corruption message is similar to the “culture of corruption” message the party used in the 2006 midterms. Continue reading
May 22 WATCH: Trump won’t say if he has confidence in Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein By Desmond Butler, Chad Day, Associated Press When asked if he has confidence in Rod Rosenstein, who is overseeing the special counsel's Russia investigation, Trump asked reporters to move on to another question. Continue reading
May 22 Senate leaders say they’ve reached tentative deal on sexual harassment legislation By Associated Press Under the emerging deal, lawmakers "will have personal liability" for harassment claims against them. Continue reading
May 22 What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Georgia and Texas By Daniel Bush The Democratic gubernatorial primary in Georgia has drawn national attention as a showcase of the party’s progressive-establishment split. Continue reading
May 22 AP report: Pentagon adopts new restrictions on cell phones By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press After months of debate, the Defense Department approved Monday new restrictions for the use of cellphones and some other electronic devices in the Pentagon where classified information is present or discussed. But officials stopped far short of imposing an all-out… Continue reading
May 22 Trump appeals again to delay suit filed by ‘Apprentice’ contestant By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Trump’s lawyers filed notice late Monday that they’re asking the state Court of Appeals to freeze Summer Zervos’ suit while a lower appellate court considers Trump’s request to dismiss it or postpone it until after his presidency. Continue reading