Politics

President’s criticisms spark more protests at NFL games

By Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press

More than 130 National Football League players sat, knelt or raised their fists in defiance during early games on Sunday.

Merkel claims victory in German election as far-right party joins parliament

By Michael D. Regan

Angela Merkel's conservative coalition, made up of the Christian Democratic Union party and the Christian Social Union, combined to take an estimated 33 percent of the vote.

White House says tax plan to help business, middle class

By Michael D. Regan and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says a Republican tax overhaul plan expected to come out this week will offer help for the middle class and businesses.

Price to stop private plane use on business during review

By Associated Press

Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price said Saturday he will stop flying private planes on official business while an internal review of the flights is being done and that he welcomes the review.

Opposition from GOP senators grows, jeopardizes health bill

By Associated Press

Republican opposition to the GOP health care bill swelled to near-fatal numbers Sunday.

Trump tweet, NFL response escalate drama of Sunday games

By Dave Campbell, Associated Press

Several teams joined a chorus of NFL executives criticizing President Trump’s suggestion that they fire players who kneel for the national anthem.

Some Trump supporters grumble in battleground Michigan

By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Republicans in Michigan, where Donald Trump triumphantly stamped the election last year, are giving the president mixed reviews nine months into his term.

U.S. first lady, Prince Harry meet before Invictus Games

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The first lady is leading the U.S. delegation to an international sporting event for wounded service members, her first solo trip outside the United States to represent her adopted country.

NFL commissioner, players’ union angrily denounce Trump

By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

The National Football League and its players' union on Saturday angrily denounced President Donald Trump for suggesting that owners fire players who kneel during the national anthem.

Trump weighs new travel restrictions as ban nears expiration

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is weighing the next iteration of his controversial travel ban, which could include new, more tailored restrictions on travelers from additional countries.