Jul 17 Two more GOP senators say they won’t support current version of health bill By Alan Fram and Erica Werner, Associated Press Republican Sens. Jerry Moran of Kansas and Mike Lee of Utah say they will oppose the Republican health care bill, dealing a blow to GOP leaders' hopes of repealing and replacing President Barack Obama's legislation. Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch 7:51 Trump’s historically low approval ratings could spell trouble for Republicans By PBS News Hour A round of new polls show historically low support for President Trump has slipped further since the spring. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss the president’s numbers, and how… Continue watching
Jul 17 Watch 6:18 Ivanka Trump products are not made in America By PBS News Hour It's "Made in America" week at the White House, but President Trump's effort to highlight U.S. manufacturing has sparked questions about where Trump family products are produced. In fact, merchandise sold by the Trump Organization or sold through Ivanka Trump's… Continue watching
Jul 17 Who are the lawyers defending Trump and his aides in the Russia investigations? By Julie Pace, Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press The interests of these lawyers — and their clients — don't always align, adding a new layer of drama and suspicion in a White House already rife with internal rivalries. Continue reading
Jul 17 Justice Department to make it easier for police to seize property from crime suspects By Sadie Gurman, Kyle Potter, Associated Press The practice has been criticized because it allows law enforcement to take possessions — such as cars and money — without indictments or evidence a crime has been committed. Continue reading
Jul 17 Trump wants new NAFTA deal to cut trade deficit with Mexico By Josh Boak, Associated Press The new NAFTA objectives, a requirement to begin talks on updating the agreement in the next 30 days, contain the first specifics for a Trump administration that has made bold promises on trade. Continue reading
Jul 17 Judge finds pro-life activist in contempt of court over Planned Parenthood videos By Associated Press U.S. District Court Judge William Orrick said David Daleiden, a leader of the Center for Medical Progress, had violated the judge's injunction against releasing additional videos. Continue reading
Jul 17 State Department expands definition of ‘close family’ for visa applicants, refugees By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The State Department on Monday expanded its definition of "close family" to include grandparents and other relatives that constitute a bona fide U.S. relationship for visa applicants and refugees from six mainly Muslim nations. Continue reading
Jul 17 Trump commission defends request for voter data in court By Holly Ramer, Associated Press President Donald Trump's commission on election fraud continues to defend its request for detailed voter information in court ahead of its first meeting later this week. Continue reading
Jul 17 Trump administration to share Mar-a-Lago visitor records By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump made seven trips to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida earlier this year, and the public might soon get a look at who else was there with him. The Department of Homeland Security has agreed to… Continue reading