Apr 09 Florida Gov. Rick Scott says he's running for Senate in 2018 By Gary Fineout, Associated Press Florida's Republican Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday he's running to unseat Florida's Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson. Scott, a friend and ally of President Donald Trump is being term-limited out of office after eight years as governor. Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump calls probe by special counsel Mueller into election meddling 'an attack on our country' By Associated Press President Donald Trump calls probe by special counsel Mueller into election meddling "an attack on our country."… Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 7:02 Amy Walter and Tamara Keith on Trump attorney FBI raid, GOP tariff fallout Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the week’s political news, including President Trump’s reaction to an FBI raid on the offices of his personal attorney, Michael Cohen, the Republican… Continue watching
Apr 09 Federal agents seize documents from Trump attorney Michael Cohen By Eric Tucker and Chad Day, Associated Press The raid on Cohen's office was based, in part, on a referral from special counsel Robert Mueller, according to Cohen's lawyer, Stephen Ryan. Continue reading
Apr 09 The 6 issues Congress is most likely to tackle before the midterms By Lisa Desjardins Congress has 70 to 80 legislative days left before the election. Here are the issues with the best chances of seeing legislative action before voters head to the polls this fall. Continue reading
Apr 09 At Facebook, 'I'm responsible for what happens': Read Mark Zuckerberg's prepared House testimony By Joshua Barajas Amid mounting criticism over Facebook's handling of users' private data, the social media giant's founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said "we didn't do enough" to prevent the massive platform from being manipulated. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: White House says Trump is considering response to suspected chemical attack in Syria The White House says the U.S. is not conducting any airstrikes in Syria. Trump has said he'll make a decision on the U.S. response within 24 to 48 hours… Continue reading
Apr 09 At least 5 probes underway into EPA chief Scott Pruitt's conduct By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press An EPA inspector is now conducting at least five investigative audits related to Pruitt, including a previously undisclosed probe into outsized spending and alleged timesheet abuse by his swollen security detail. Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump complains about "STUPID TRADE" with China By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Monday complained yet again about "STUPID TRADE" with China, doing little to calm investors anxious about the escalating trade conflict between the two economic superpowers. Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump to confer with military on suspected gas attack in Syria By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump plans to meet with senior military leaders Monday, after he threatened a "big price to pay" for a suspected poison gas attack in Syria that killed women and children. Continue reading