Politics

Trump Jr. admits he wanted info on Clinton from Russian

By Chad Day and Nekesa Mumbi Moody, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's eldest son acknowledged Monday that he met a Russian lawyer during the 2016 presidential campaign to hear information about his father's Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton.

State leaders discuss election security at annual meeting

By PBS News Hour

A commission created by President Trump to look into potential voter fraud and Russian interference with the U.S. election have brought the annual meeting of the National Association of Secretaries of State this weekend to center stage. The association is…

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Illinois has bills to pay after 2 years without budget plan

By John O'Connor, Associated Press

Illinois finally has a budget plan after two years. Now, to start paying bills.

State election officials worry about 2018 election security

By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

State election officials voiced doubt Saturday that adequate security measures can be adopted before 2018 elections to safeguard against the possibility of a foreign government interfering in U.S. elections.

Tillerson talks tough on Russia, vows U.S. support for Ukraine

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told Russia on Sunday that it must take the first steps to reduce tensions in eastern Ukraine and that American and European sanctions would remain in place until Moscow reversed course in the region.

Report: Trump son, son-in-law met with Kremlin-linked lawyer

By Associated Press

Donald Trump's eldest son, son-in-law and then-campaign chairman met with a Russian lawyer shortly after Trump won the Republican nomination.

Trump says it’s ‘time to move forward’ with Russia

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

President Trump said Sunday that “it is time to move forward in working constructively with Russia” after his lengthy meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Baton Rouge officer wounded by lone shooter sues Black Lives Matter

By Kamala Kelkar

A federal lawsuit claims that Black Lives Matter and its leaders are responsible for the wounding of a police officer by a lone shooter after protests in Baton Rouge one year ago.

Putin hails meeting, thinks Trump accepted election denials

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he thinks Trump accepted his assurances that Russia didn't meddle in the U.S. presidential election.

State election officials gather amid uproar over voter data

By Michael D. Regan and Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

State election officials from across the U.S. are gathering this weekend amid an uproar over a White House commission investigating allegations of voter fraud.