Oct 12 House set to pass $36.5 billion for hurricane, wildfire relief By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The House is on track to backing President Donald Trump's request for billions more in disaster aid, $16 billion to pay flood insurance claims and emergency funding to help the cash-strapped government of Puerto Rico stay afloat. Continue reading
Oct 12 Former Trump aide Steve Bannon had ties to Harvey Weinstein By Erica Werner, Associated Press The multiplying tentacles of the Harvey Weinstein sex abuse scandal have touched a former president, a former presidential candidate and now a former presidential adviser. Continue reading
Oct 12 Pentagon has no plans to boost size of nuclear arsenal By Robert Burns, Associated Press In fact, the Pentagon can barely sustain the existing force, which is decades old and is in some respects almost decrepit. Continue reading
Oct 12 Trump says Puerto Rico can’t get aid ‘forever’ By Associated Press Trump criticized the U.S. territory in a series of tweets Thursday. He says there is a "total lack of accountability" and "electric and all infrastructure was disaster before hurricanes."… Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 8:35 Analyzing Trump’s angry tweets about NBC and Sen. Corker By PBS News Hour Twitter remains President Trump's preferred platform to vent his latest frustrations with the NFL, Sen. Bob Corker and claims of fake news on NBC. Judy Woodruff sits down with Karine Jean-Pierre of MoveOn.org and Matt Schlapp of the American Conservative… Continue watching
Oct 11 McConnell promises to speed pace on judicial nominees By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Conservative activists such as the Judicial Crisis Network have been increasingly frustrated with the slow pace on judicial nominees. Continue reading
Oct 11 Democrats who opposed Iran nuke deal urge Trump to keep pact By Richard Lardner, Associated Press Several congressional Democrats who split with President Barack Obama to oppose the nuclear agreement with Iran are now urging President Donald Trump to uphold the international accord. Continue reading
Oct 11 WATCH LIVE: In Pennsylvania, Trump will pitch tax plan as boon for truckers By JOSH BOAK and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press Trump is expected to start speaking in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at about 5:45 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Oct 11 WATCH LIVE: Pelosi to address ‘dreamers’ at news briefing By Associated Press House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is expected to address the expiring DACA program at a 1 p.m. ET news briefing. Watch live here. Continue reading
Oct 11 In series of tweets, Trump renews feud with NBC, raises broadcaster license issue By Associated Press President Donald Trump is renewing his feud with NBC News, and this time he's raising the possibility of challenging broadcasting licensing for broadcast outlets. Continue reading