May 03 WATCH: On National Day of Prayer, Trump praises ‘vital role’ of religion in America President Donald Trump spoke at a National Day of Prayer event at the White House on Thursday. You can watch the event here. Continue reading
May 03 Giuliani says Trump paid back his lawyer for Daniels payment By Catherine Lucey, Jill Colvin, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump reimbursed his personal lawyer for $130,000 in hush money paid to a porn actress days before the 2016 presidential election, Rudy Giuliani, one of Trump's attorneys, said Wednesday, appearing to contradict the president's past claims… Continue reading
May 02 Watch 6:38 Trump legal team shuffle signals more combative strategy on Russia probe President Trump on Wednesday tapped Emmet Flood, a veteran Washington attorney who represented former President Bill Clinton, to join his legal team. Flood replaces Ty Cobb as the lead White House lawyer in the special counsel investigation. Judy Woodruff talks… Continue watching
May 02 Watch 5:46 Scott Pruitt’s Morocco trip raises ethical questions about lobbyist ties EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt faces at least 11 investigations for ways he has spent money on travel, security and pay raises for staff. Now the Washington Post and others report that Pruitt's trip to North Africa was arranged by a… Continue watching
May 02 Gov. Greiten’s campaign lied about how it got charity donor list, according to Missouri legislative report By David A. Lieb, Summer Ballentine, Blake Nelson, Associated Press The report details multiple instances in which Greitens allegedly directed the charity list to be shared for political purposes, including during meetings in October and December 2014 to discuss his upcoming gubernatorial campaign. Continue reading
May 02 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time By Saher Khan The 24-hour news cycle is filled with political coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week. Continue reading
May 02 White House hires lawyer who represented Bill Clinton during impeachment process By Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press It's the latest shakeup for the legal team grappling with unresolved questions on how to protect the president from legal and political jeopardy. Continue reading
May 02 Ty Cobb, Trump’s lawyer in Russia probe, retiring By Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Cobb has been the point person for the President Donald Trump's White House regarding special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Continue reading
May 02 Memo: Pruitt landlord’s husband sought EPA work for client By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The lobbyist whose wife rented a condo to EPA head Scott Pruitt at $50 a night sought EPA committee posts for a lobbying client. Continue reading
May 02 WATCH: Mike Pompeo is sworn in as Secretary of State By Associated Press New Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will be sworn in at 11 a.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading