Apr 24 Veterans Affairs nominee Ronny Jackson had history of 'unprofessional behavior,' according to 2012 watchdog report By Associated Press The report says staff members described the working environment under Jackson and a fellow physician as "being caught between parents going through a bitter divorce."… Continue reading
Apr 24 What to watch in Arizona's special election By Jessica Yarvin Republicans have poured money into the special election race to replace former Rep. Trent Franks, who represented a conservative congressional district outside of Phoenix. Continue reading
Apr 24 Supreme Court decision pending in Texas redistricting case By Associated Press The Supreme Court justices heard arguments Tuesday in the latest round of court action over Texas electoral districts that began in 2011. Continue reading
Apr 24 Trump says North Korea wants meeting as soon as possible, praises leader as 'honorable' By Associated Press Trump's praise for the North Korean dictator stands in stark contrast to his past comments in which he referred to Kim as "Little Rocket Man." The Trump-Kim meeting is expected in May or June. Continue reading
Apr 24 Senate delays hearing for Ronny Jackson, Donald Trump's doctor and pick to run Veteran Affairs By Hope Yen and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The hearing for Ronny Jackson, Trump's White House doctor and a Navy rear admiral, was scheduled for Wednesday. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Iran will pay if it restarts nuclear program, Trump says By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump issued his warning alongside French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office, where the two allies discussed the multinational nuclear agreement, the war in Syria and trade issues during a day of meetings at the White House. Continue reading
Apr 24 Medicare doesn't cover methadone treatment. Here's how Congress may change that By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Federal money is flowing to states to open new methadone clinics through the 21st Century Cures Act, but despite the nation's deepening opioid crisis, the Medicare drug program for the elderly covers methadone only when prescribed for pain. Continue reading
Apr 23 George H.W. Bush hospitalized with infection, spokesman says By Associated Press The 93-year-old Bush is "responding to treatments and appears to be recovering." He was admitted Sunday morning to Houston Methodist Hospital after an infection spread to his blood, McGrath said. Continue reading
Apr 23 Democrats chances in 2018 may rest on flipping GOP strongholds in cities By Bob Christie, Associated Press DALLAS — As Dallas has evolved from reliably red to deeply blue, joining many other big cities, one enclave has remained the beating heart of country club conservatism — home to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens… Continue reading
Apr 23 Republican lawmakers say Justice Department will hand over documents on Hillary Clinton email investigation By Associated Press The committees have been investigating the FBI's handling of the Clinton email investigation, which ended in 2016 without criminal charges. Continue reading