Politics

Lawmakers are angry over Equifax’s massive data breach. Where do we go from here?

By Joshua Barajas

We asked two cybersecurity experts about what we should take away from this week's hearings -- and what's next.

Democrats give political donations from Harvey Weinstein away to charities

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

The party's effort to separate itself from the 65-year-old film executive came after The New York Times reported that he has settled sexual harassment lawsuits with at least eight women.

Wounded congressman Scalise to throw out first pitch in playoff game

By Associated Press

A spokeswoman for House Majority Whip Steve Scalise says the Louisiana Republican plans to throw out the first pitch before Friday night's playoff game between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs.

WATCH: Trump hosts Hispanic Heritage Month event at White House

By Joshua Barajas

While representatives from more than 200 Hispanic businesses and community and faith groups are expected to attend, the president’s understanding of Latino culture has been questionable. As Raul A. Reyes wrote for NBC, the relationship between Latinos and the president…

Bergdahl expected to plead guilty to desertion, misbehavior

By Josh Lederman and Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Bergdahl's decision to plead guilty rather than face trial marks another twist in an eight-year drama that caused the nation to wrestle with difficult questions of loyalty, negotiating with hostage takers and America's commitment not to leave its troops behind.

Trump weakens Obamacare’s birth control mandate

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

The Trump administration is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women for religious and moral reasons.

WATCH: White House addresses stormy September jobs report, Trump’s ‘calm’ comment

By Joshua Barajas

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is scheduled to hold a news briefing at 2 p.m. ET today. Watch her remarks in the player above.

Tens of thousands have yet to submit DACA renewals

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Tens of thousands of young people eligible for renewed protection from deportation had yet to submit their applications hours before a Trump administration deadline Thursday night. The administration was finalizing details of an immigration wish list that could jeopardize a…

During photo shoot, Trump talks of ‘calm before the storm’

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

"What storm Mr. President?" one reporter shouted. ISIS? North Korea? Iran? "You'll find out," the president said.

White House’s planned demands for immigration cuts could create problems for DACA plan

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

The Trump administration is finalizing the details of a set of immigration principles that could upend efforts to come up with a permanent fix for the status of young immigrants who came to the country illegally as children.