May 16 WATCH: Trump pledges partnership on trade, military in meeting with Uzbekistan president White House officials said in advance of the meeting that Trump would raise human rights conditions but neither leader addressed the subject during brief remarks to reporters. Continue reading
May 16 4 key takeaways from Donald Trump Jr.’s testimony on the Russia probe By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press What we learned from the nearly 2,000 pages of transcripts of interviews with Donald Trump Jr. and others by congressional investigators in the Russia probe. Continue reading
May 16 Trump Jr: Can’t recall discussing Russia probe with father By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Chad Day, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump Jr. told the Senate Judiciary Committee last year he couldn't remember whether he had discussed the Russia investigation with his father and said he didn't think there was anything wrong with meeting a Russian lawyer at… Continue reading
May 16 WATCH: Cambridge Analytica whistleblower testifies before Senate By Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing Wednesday on the future of data privacy following revelations that Cambridge Analytica gathered personal information from some 87 million Facebook users. You can watch it live here. Continue reading
May 16 Trump backs 2 successful U.S. Senate nominees in primaries By Ashley Thomas, Marc Levy, Associated Press President Donald Trump backed two successful U.S. Senate nominees in Pennsylvania and Nebraska, which were among four states holding primaries Tuesday. Continue reading
May 15 Nebraska Gov. Ricketts cruises to victory in GOP primary By Grant Schulte, Associated Press Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts cruised to victory Tuesday in the Republican primary for governor, setting himself up for a general election where he'll be a heavy favorite in the GOP-dominated state. Continue reading
May 15 Trump supporter Barletta wins GOP nod to take on Sen. Casey By Associated Press Four-term U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump who first got national notice as a small-city mayor for his attempted crackdown on illegal immigration, on Tuesday won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania. Continue reading
May 15 Sen. Deb Fischer wins Nebraska GOP primary By Associated Press Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska has won the Republican nomination in her bid for a second term in office. Continue reading
May 15 EPA inspector general opens investigation of Pruitt’s use of multiple email accounts By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The agency's inspector general is now conducting about a half-dozen investigative audits of EPA chief Scott Pruitt's travel, security and other matters. Continue reading
May 15 Judge throws out 2016 California law that allows life-ending drugs By Associated Press Lawyers for advocates and opponents say Riverside County Superior Court Judge Daniel Ottolia did not rule on the legality of physician-assisted death. He issued an oral ruling Tuesday saying lawmakers acted illegally in passing the law during a special session… Continue reading