May 22 Senate leaders say they've reached tentative deal on sexual harassment legislation By Associated Press Under the emerging deal, lawmakers "will have personal liability" for harassment claims against them. Continue reading
May 22 What to watch in Tuesday's primaries in Georgia and Texas By Daniel Bush The Democratic gubernatorial primary in Georgia has drawn national attention as a showcase of the party’s progressive-establishment split. Continue reading
May 22 AP report: Pentagon adopts new restrictions on cell phones By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press After months of debate, the Defense Department approved Monday new restrictions for the use of cellphones and some other electronic devices in the Pentagon where classified information is present or discussed. But officials stopped far short of imposing an all-out… Continue reading
May 22 Trump appeals again to delay suit filed by 'Apprentice' contestant By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Trump’s lawyers filed notice late Monday that they’re asking the state Court of Appeals to freeze Summer Zervos’ suit while a lower appellate court considers Trump’s request to dismiss it or postpone it until after his presidency. Continue reading
May 22 WATCH: White House says Russia probe briefing between Justice Department, lawmakers set for Thursday By Associated Press White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says Reps. Devin Nunes and Trey Gowdy as well as FBI Director Christopher Wray, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and Ed O'Callaghan of the Justice Department will be attending. Continue reading
May 22 Trump suggests North Korea summit could be delayed By Catherine Lucey, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that a planned historic meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un could be delayed, saying the summit "may not work out for June 12."… Continue reading
May 22 Homeland Security head says she's unaware Russia wanted Trump to win By Jill Colvin, Colleen Long, Associated Press "I do not believe I've seen that conclusion that the specific intent was to help President Trump win. I'm not aware of that," Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told reporters after briefing members of the House on election security efforts. Continue reading
May 22 Pruitt says dealing with water contaminants a 'national priority' By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency chief drew questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers last week after emails obtained under the Freedom of Information Act revealed an unidentified White House official calling a pending federal toxicological report on the chemical a "potential… Continue reading
May 22 WATCH: Treasury Secretary Mnuchin testifies before Senate panel By Paul Wiseman, Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified before the Senate panel this morning. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
May 22 FBI, Justice Dept. officials agree to meet with congressional leaders to 'review' information on Russia probe By Desmond Butler, Chad Day, Associated Press Ratcheting up pressure on the Russia investigation, the White House announced that top FBI and Justice Department officials have agreed to meet with congressional leaders and "review" highly classified information the lawmakers have been seeking on the handling of the… Continue reading