Dec 18 Read Trump's full speech outlining his national security strategy By Erica R. Hendry "America is coming back and coming back strong," President Donald Trump said today during a speech outlining his national security strategy. Read his full remarks here. Continue reading
Dec 18 Trump judicial pick withdraws, saying nomination has become a 'distraction' By Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Matthew Petersen, nominated by Trump to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, became an internet sensation after the video of his confirmation hearing — during which Petersen was unable to define basic legal terms — was… Continue reading
Dec 18 Sen. McCain says he's feeling well, vows return to Senate in January By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The 81-year senator returned home to Arizona after being treated for a viral infection. He had missed votes last week and will miss a crucial vote on the GOP tax bill this week. Continue reading
Dec 18 U.S. soldier fought to the end after Niger ambush, report says By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press A military investigation has concluded that Johnson wasn't captured alive or killed at close range, dispelling a swirl of rumors about how he died. Continue reading
Dec 18 Federal judge Alex Kozinski steps down after accusations of sexual misconduct By Associated Press The prominent U.S. appeals court judge announced his retirement Monday days after women alleged he subjected them to inappropriate sexual conduct or comments. Continue reading
Dec 18 Trump says he isn't considering firing Mueller over emails By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press While conservatives have been critical of Robert Mueller's Russia probe, President Donald Trump said he has no plans to fire Mueller. However, the president did criticize the fact that Mueller had gained access to transition team emails. Continue reading
Dec 18 WATCH: Trump says America will 'stand up for ourselves' President Donald Trump said Monday that "America is in the game, and America is going to win."… Continue reading
Dec 17 McCain returning home to Arizona, will likely miss tax vote By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Republican Sen. John McCain is returning home to Arizona after being hospitalized for the side effects of his brain cancer treatment and likely will miss a crucial vote on the GOP tax package. Continue reading
Dec 17 Watch 2:46 Lawmakers call for changes to surveillance act By PBS News Hour Lawmakers are discussing the renewal of the FISA Amendments Act, which allows the surveillance of foreigners outside of the U.S. And while there is generally bipartisan support for the act on national security grounds, reports show that the National Security… Continue watching
Dec 17 CDC director says there are 'no banned words' at the agency By Michael D. Regan Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald said in a series of Tweets on Sunday said there are "no banned words," while emphasizing the agency's commitment to data-driven science. Continue reading