Apr 26 Watch 4:43 News Wrap: Trump defends Jackson after VA withdrawal In our news wrap Thursday, White House physician Navy Vice Admiral Ronny Jackson withdrew as a nominee to be the next secretary of veterans affairs. He denied that he over-prescribed drugs or crashed a vehicle when he was drunk. Also,… Continue watching
Apr 26 Watch 4:20 Trump downplays Michael Cohen relationship, hints at more active role at Justice Department President Trump started his day Thursday by calling into Fox and Friends Thursday morning and sounded off on all sorts of topics, from his personal attorney Michael Cohen to the activities of the Justice Department. Yamiche Alcindor joins John Yang… Continue watching
Apr 26 Trump administration ends special protections for 9,000 Nepalese immigrants By Associated Press An estimated 9,000 Nepalese immigrants will have until June 24, 2019, to leave or find another way to stay in the country to allow for an orderly transition. Continue reading
Apr 26 WATCH: Senate confirms Pompeo as secretary of state By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate has narrowly confirmed Mike Pompeo to be secretary of state. The outgoing CIA director secured support from 57 senators, with 42 voting no and one senator absent. It's one of the slimmest margins for the job… Continue reading
Apr 26 Judge appoints 'special master' to review Michael Cohen documents seized in raid By Associated Press A New York federal judge noted that the government and Cohen's lawyers agreed that a so-called "special master" was the best way to determine which materials should be off-limits to federal investigators. Continue reading
Apr 26 Senate panel advances bill to protect special counsel Robert Mueller By Mary Clare Jalonick, Chad Day, Associated Press Republicans have split amid President Donald Trump's repeatedly criticism of Mueller's Russia investigation. The vote was 14-7 with four Republicans in favor. The move is largely symbolic, given McConnell's opposition, but it reveals the complexity of Trump's support among Republicans… Continue reading
Apr 26 Trump to visit the UK for 'working visit' with Theresa May By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Trump's visit to the United Kingdom has been anticipated for more than a year, after May was the first foreign leader to be hosted by the president at the White House after his inauguration. Continue reading
Apr 26 EPA chief Scott Pruitt says he did know about pay raises By Associated Press Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt concedes he did have some knowledge of big pay raises awarded to two close aides. Continue reading
Apr 26 Trump 'won't be involved' in Robert Mueller's Russia probe By Zeke Miller, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump said he "won't be involved" in the special counsel investigation into Russian election meddling Thursday, but added he may change his mind. Continue reading