May 15 3 things to watch for when Trump visits the Middle East By Larisa Epatko President Donald Trump departs Friday for the Middle East in his first overseas trip as president. He visits Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican -- the bases of three major world religions -- aiming to unify the region against extremism… Continue reading
May 15 White House ‘moving rapidly’ to select Comey’s replacement, Trump says By Associated Press The administration has interviewed at least eight candidates to replace Comey, with just over half of the 14 being considered. Continue reading
May 15 Cyberattack has not affected U.S. government, White House says By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press A global cyberattack has now affected an estimated 300,000 machines in 150 countries. Continue reading
May 15 Rosenstein to brief Senate on Thursday on Comey firing By Associated Press Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will brief all members of the Senate on Thursday about President Donald Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey. Continue reading
May 15 Federal judges ask if revised travel ban discriminates against Muslims By Geoffrey Lou Guray Federal judges on Monday peppered a lawyer for President Donald Trump with questions about whether the administration's travel ban discriminates against Muslims, the second time in a week the issue has been in court. Continue reading
May 15 WATCH: Spicer addresses travel ban arguments in news briefing By Joshua Barajas White House press secretary Sean Spicer is scheduled to take questions at today’s news briefing at 1:30 p.m. ET. Watch it here. Continue reading
May 15 Who are the 3 judges hearing arguments on Trump’s revised travel ban? By Paul Elias, Associated Press Three judges appointed by President Bill Clinton will hear the appeal of Hawaii's challenge to President Trump's travel ban targeting six predominantly Muslim countries. Continue reading
May 15 WATCH: Appeals court hears arguments over Trump’s revised travel ban By Erica R. Hendry The same federal appeals court that prevented President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban from taking effect will hear arguments Monday over whether to reinstate the revision of that ban, which has also been held up in courts. Continue reading
May 15 Trump: DOJ will ‘take care of’ violent crimes against police By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Trump signed a proclamation to mark Peace Officers' Memorial Week and Police Week. Continue reading
May 15 Supreme Court rejects appeal — for now — over North Carolina voter ID law By Associated Press The court's order today indicated that none of the justices dissented from the court's rejection of the case. Continue reading