Jul 27 The legal implications on Trump or Cohen unclear on secret tape By Eric Tucker, Associated Press A secret recording of Donald Trump discussing payments to a Playboy model has brought renewed attention to the question of whether he might have tried to block damaging stories ahead of the 2016 election. But it's not clear that the… Continue reading
Jul 27 AP fact check: Trump overstates his claims on the economy By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press President Donald Trump is prematurely claiming he proved naysayers wrong in boosting U.S. economic growth. Here's a look at his claims. Continue reading
Jul 27 Trump denies knowing about Trump Tower meeting in advance By Jill Colvin, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press President Donald Trump denied Friday that he knew in advance about a Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 between a Russian lawyer, his eldest son and other campaign aides that had been convened to hear dirt on his Democratic rival,… Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: Trump makes a statement about the economy from the White House By Joshua Barajas The president spoke from the White House today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Jul 26 Sen. McCaskill says Russian hackers tried unsuccessfully to attack her computer network By Associated Press She calls the attack "outrageous" and says Russian President Vladimir Putin "is a thug and a bully."… Continue reading
Jul 26 More than 1,800 children reunited with parents after border split, but hundreds remain apart By Elliot Spagat, Colleen Long, Associated Press The Trump administration says hundreds of families still remain apart, signaling a potentially arduous task ahead as it deals with the fallout of its "zero tolerance" policy on people entering the U.S. illegally. Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: Trump talks trade in Granite City, Illinois By Associated Press President Donald Trump on Thursday trumpeted the renewed success of an Illinois steel mill, pushing back against criticism that his escalating trade disputes are hurting American workers and farmers. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 5:23 News Wrap: Sessions defends Rosenstein amid Freedom Caucus impeachment bid In our news wrap Thursday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions defended Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein after House Republicans launched a bid to impeach him. Sessions urged Congress to turn its attention to more important work. Also, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan,… Continue watching
Jul 26 Ryan opposes Rosenstein impeachment attempt by House conservatives, dooming it for now By Chad Day, Associated Press House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke out against an effort by a small group of conservatives to impeach Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Thursday, dooming the endeavor for now and easing a months-long standoff between House Republicans and the Justice… Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 5:29 As the government races to reunite eligible separated families, uncertainty hangs over those limbo Thursday is the court-ordered deadline for the U.S. government to reunite more than 2,500 children between the ages of 5 and 17 were held in government custody as a result of the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy, In an even.ng… Continue watching