Oct 24 Twitter to disclose info on political ads amid scrutiny By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Twitter says it will require ads that refer to a candidate or party to be clearly identified as election ads. Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: GOP Sen. Flake announces he won’t seek re-election By Erica Werner and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press In a speech on the floor of the Senate, Sen. Jeff Flake said, "There are times we must risk our careers. Now is such a time."… Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: White House addresses tax reform and Trump-Corker feud By Joshua Barajas and Associated Press The White House is expected field questions in the Republicans' ongoing quest to push their tax overhaul, a goal that was complicated an argument on Twitter erupted between President Donald Trump and Sen. Bob Corker. Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: Trump attends Senate GOP lunch amid feud with Sen. Corker By Erica Werner, Associated Press Despite a feud between President Donald Trump and Sen. Bob Corker, Republicans and the White House are determined to get tax legislation into law this year, and all sides seem to think they can unite around that goal. Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: Vice President Pence delivers remarks amid tax plan push By Joshua Barajas The vice president delivered a speech today that focused on the GOP's goal of overhauling the tax code. Continue reading
Oct 24 U.S. preps recommendation to confirm Rohingya ‘ethnic cleansing,’ officials say By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press That assessment would raise pressure on the Trump administration and U.S. lawmakers to consider new sanctions on Myanmar, a country that had been lauded for its democratic transition. Continue reading
Oct 24 Trump allows refugee admissions to resume with new screening By Darlene Superville and Josh Lederman, Associated Press The new screening procedures were to be announced shortly, said a State Department official, who wasn't authorized to comment by name and requested anonymity. Continue reading
Oct 23 Watch 7:32 How the grief of military families crossed into politics By PBS News Hour President Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of condolence calls to Gold Star families. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR sit down with Judy Woodruff to discuss the unusual feud between the… Continue watching
Oct 23 WATCH: President Trump awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam War veteran By Elizabeth Flock and Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump will award the Medal of Honor on Monday to a Vietnam War veteran from Alabama who risked his life on multiple occasions while serving as a medic. Continue reading
Oct 23 WATCH: Trump, Singapore prime minister hold joint press conference By Associated Press Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is urging dialogue between the United States and North Korea to resolve the growing nuclear crisis in Asia. Continue reading