Aug 14 WATCH: Trump signs executive order to explore trade investigation of China By Jonathan Lemire and Josh Boak, Associated Press Even as he seeks Beijing's help on North Korea, President Donald Trump is poised to seek a trade investigation of China for the alleged theft of American technology and intellectual property. Continue reading
Aug 14 Pressure mounts on Trump to condemn white supremacists after Charlottesville attack By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The White House defended President Donald Trump's response to deadly, race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia, as he came under bipartisan scolding for not clearly condemning white supremacists immediately after the altercations. Continue reading
Aug 13 Pence to begin Latin America tour as global crises grow By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence will visit Colombia amid escalating tensions with neighboring Venezuela and North Korea. Continue reading
Aug 13 Utah Republicans divided in battle for Chaffetz’s House seat By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The winner of Tuesday's primary will be the overwhelming favorite in the November special election in a district where Republican voters outnumber Democrats five-to-one. Continue reading
Aug 13 Politicians criticize Trump for not explicitly rebuking white supremacists By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Democrats and some Republicans called on him to specifically denounce white supremacy and racially motivated hate by name. Continue reading
Aug 12 Trump signs bill to fund veterans medical care program By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump has signed an emergency spending bill that will pump more than $2 billion into a program that allows veterans to receive private medical care at government expense. Continue reading
Aug 12 Trump blames ‘many sides’ for violent clashes in Virginia By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Saturday blamed "many sides" for the violent clashes between protesters and white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia. Continue reading
Aug 12 Texas set to restrict insurance coverage for abortion By Will Weissert and David Crary, Associated Press A bill requiring women to purchase extra insurance to cover abortions except amid medical emergencies already cleared the state House after hours of emotional debate. Continue reading
Aug 12 Trump spat with Senate leader complicates tough agenda By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Donald Trump's attacks on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell come at the worst possible time, if the president's goal is to accomplish the agenda on health care, infrastructure and taxes he's goading his GOP ally to pass. Continue reading
Aug 11 Watch 6:50 Risch: North Korea needs to know what’s on Trump’s mind By PBS News Hour Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss President Trump’s remarks on North Korea and the likelihood -- and potential consequences -- of a military conflict, plus Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell under attack from the White House. Continue watching