Dec 15 Return of ill GOP Sens. McCain, Cochran crucial next week for tax bill By Richard Lardner, Associated Press The presence of ailing Republican senators John McCain and Thad Cochran will be crucial early next week as the GOP tries to pass a sweeping $1.5 trillion tax package in the Senate. Continue reading
Dec 15 Senate may put off most anticipated Russian investigation findings By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press With no firm conclusions yet on whether President Donald Trump's campaign may have coordinated with Russia, the Senate intelligence committee could delay answering that question. Continue reading
Dec 15 Most Americans believe Trump trying to obstruct Russia probe, poll finds By Chad Day and Emily Swanson, Associated Press The survey also shows that Americans are unhappy with the way President Donald Trump is dealing with the investigations led by Congress and special counsel Robert Mueller. Continue reading
Dec 15 Trump says FBI handling of Clinton probe was 'really disgraceful' By Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump laced into FBI leadership Friday, while proclaiming his loyalty and support for law enforcement in an address at the agency's training academy. Continue reading
Dec 14 In phone call, Trump and Putin talk economy, North Korean nuclear threat By Associated Press The two presidents spoke by phone following Putin's annual press conference in Moscow. Continue reading
Dec 14 Watch 2:55 Republicans rush to finalize tax overhaul as roadblocks loom By PBS News Hour Republicans are racing to keep their promise of sending a final tax overhaul bill to the White House by Christmas. On Wednesday GOP lawmakers announced they reached a compromise in principle to bridge the House and Senate bills. But with… Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch 6:07 News Wrap: NY attorney general vows net neutrality lawsuit By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission rolled back Obama-era rules that safeguarded equal access to the internet. New York's attorney general said he will lead a multi-state lawsuit against the decision. Also, California's devastating Thomas fire is… Continue watching
Dec 14 FCC repeals net neutrality rules designed to provide equal access to internet By Tali Arbel and Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press In a vote along party lines, the federal government has ended sweeping net-neutrality rules that guaranteed equal access to the internet. The Thursday vote at the Federal Communications Commission will likely usher in big changes in how Americans use the… Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: White House expected to address latest on tax package By Associated Press White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders will hold a news briefing at 1:45 p.m. ET today. Watch her remarks here. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Ryan says Farenthold 'made the right decision' to retire following sexual harassment allegations By Associated Press Ryan told journalists Thursday that he's spoken to the four-term Texas lawmaker, who said in a Facebook video: "I am announcing my decision not to run for re-election."… Continue reading