Politics

President Trump’s budget proposal includes huge cuts to food stamps

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

President Donald Trump's budget would drive millions of people off of food stamps, part of a new wave of spending cut proposals that already are getting panned by lawmakers in both parties on Capitol Hill.

President Trump: Israelis and Arabs share ‘common cause’ against Iran

By Jonathan Lemire and Julie Pace, Associated Press

President Donald Trump opened his first visit to Israel Monday, saying he sees growing recognition among Muslim nations that they share a "common cause" with Israel in their determination to counter the threats posed by Iran.

Texas revives transgender ‘bathroom bill’ for public schools

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

A transgender "bathroom bill" reminiscent of one in North Carolina that caused a national uproar now appears to be on a fast-track to becoming law in Texas.

Trump lavishes praise on Saudis, but silent on human rights

By Julie Pace and Vivian Salama, Associated Press

President Donald Trump made clear there would be no public lecture from America on Saudi Arabia's abysmal human rights record.

In Saudi visit, Trump offers contradictions from campaign

By Ken Thomas and Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, at the start of his first trip abroad as president, has produced a number of statements that run counter to the harsh, anti-Muslim rhetoric from his 2016 campaign.

Congressional panels pledge thorough probe into Comey firing

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

Members of key congressional committees pledged Sunday to proceed with aggressive investigations into Russia's meddling into the U.S. election and any ties with the Trump campaign.