Jul 04 Watch 6:05 How EPA chief Scott Pruitt has withstood so many allegations Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt faces new allegations of impropriety. On top of the dozen or more different federal investigations underway into Pruitt, it's alleged that he asked an aide to help his wife secure a high-paying job. William… Continue watching
Jul 04 Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer, 79, hospitalized with pneumonia By Associated Press A spokeswoman says Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland is being treated at a Washington hospital for pneumonia but is expected to recover quickly. Continue reading
Jul 04 Attorneys say parents in fragile state for asylum interviews By Elliot Spagat, Emily Schmall, Associated Press Some immigrants complain that they stumbled through their first asylum interviews when they were deeply distraught over losing their children. The interviews can have life-changing consequences because they are critical to establishing why families cannot return home safely. Continue reading
Jul 04 Trump praises 'American heroes,' Independence signers in video tweet By Darlene Superville, Associated Press "Our freedom has been earned through the blood and sweat and sacrifice of American heroes," President Donald Trump said. Continue reading
Jul 04 Trump spoke with 3 more Supreme Court candidates By Catherine Lucey, Ken Thomas, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press As Trump weighs his options, he has heard from Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who has expressed reservations about one top potential nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, according to a person familiar with the call but not authorized to publicly disclose details of… Continue reading
Jul 03 This is what you need to know about the Supreme Court nomination By Lisa Desjardins A compilation of current information on the who, what and when of President Donald Trump's next Supreme Court pick. Continue reading
Jul 03 In Moscow, U.S. senator hopes for 'new day' in U.S.-Russia ties By Maria Danilova, Associated Press MOSCOW — The head of a U.S. congressional delegation visiting Russia said Tuesday he hopes for "a new day" in repairing relations between Russia and the U.S. Continue reading
Jul 03 Trump administration revokes Obama-era guidance on affirmative action By Eric Tucker, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is rescinding Obama-era guidance that encouraged schools to take a student's race into account to promote diversity in admissions. Continue reading
Jul 03 Who are the 4 Supreme Court contenders Trump has met so far? By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press President Donald Trump has interviewed four prospective Supreme Court justices so far. Who are they?… Continue reading
Jul 03 Trump orders U.S. flags lowered to honor slain journalists By Associated Press The order comes after Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley said Monday that Trump had declined his request to lower the flags. Continue reading