Politics

Trump signs order punishing China on trade

By Paul Wiseman, Ken Thomas, Associated Press

President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday that paves the way for imposing tariffs on as much as $60 billion worth of Chinese imports.

House approves huge spending bill, next to Senate

By Associated Press

The House has easily approved a bipartisan $1.3 trillion measure handing huge spending increases to defense programs and domestic initiatives ranging from road-building to biomedical research.

Trump to 'pause' looming metal tariffs for some countries

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is planning to impose tariffs of 25 percent on imported steel and 10 percent on aluminum.

Trump says he 'would like to' testify before special counsel Robert Mueller

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Thursday he "would like to" testify before special counsel Robert Mueller.

15 important measures buried in the 2,000-page omnibus bill

By Lisa Desjardins

Here’s a look at some specific proposals in the 2000-page omnibus spending bill.

John Dowd, lead Trump lawyer in Russia probe, leaves team

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump's lead lawyer in the Russia investigation has left the legal team.

WATCH: White House gives update on omnibus spending bill

By Associated Press

The Republican-controlled House narrowly approved a measure allowing the bill to go forward. Watch the White House's update here.

Huge budget bill clears hurdle, nears final House vote

By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The sweeping $1.3 trillion budget bill substantially boosts military and domestic spending but leaves behind young immigrant "Dreamers."…

Wisconsin judge considering forcing Walker to call elections

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

A Wisconsin judge is holding a hearing Thursday to consider whether to order Gov. Scott Walker to call special elections to fill two legislative seats.

Saccone concedes Pennsylvania U.S. House race to Democrat Lamb

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

It marks the end of a closely-watched special election in Pennsylvania, more than a week after the end of a remarkable race that has shaken GOP confidence ahead of the November midterm elections.