Politics

Trump creates panel to investigate voter fraud

By Ken Thomas, Associated Press

The White House says President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating a commission to look at the public's confidence in the integrity of the voting system.

House Speaker Paul Ryan defends Trump on Comey

By Associated Press

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan says an investigation into Russia's election meddling and possible ties to the Trump campaign should remain with the FBI and not with a special prosecutor.

WATCH: White House addresses acting FBI director testimony over Comey firing

By Joshua Barajas

White House deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to speak at the daily news briefing at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Trump details calls with Comey: ‘I know that I’m not under investigation’

By Julie Pace, Eileen Sullivan and Jake Pearson, Associated Press

Trump detailed his conversations with former FBI Director James Comey, who he fired this week, in an interview with NBC News Thursday.

Former Trump adviser Roger Stone vows to cooperate with Senate committee

By Associated Press

The patrons at the cafe next door want him out. A rival congressman has "adopted" his district. And more than a half dozen Democrats are preparing to run against him.

Acting FBI chief McCabe contradicts White House explanations on Comey firing

By Eileen Sullivan and Deb Riechmann and Julie Pace, Associated Press

Piece by piece, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe undermined recent White House explanations about the firing of FBI Director James Comey during testimony before a Senate committee Thursday.

The Republican who revived the health care bill faces angry voters at town hall

By Michael Catalini, Associated Press

Rep. Tom MacArthur faced hundreds of angry voters for nearly five hours, seeking to both sell and defend the health plan that has drawn widespread outrage and fears among those worried they may be at risk of not being able…

Lawmakers reach agreement on stalled Veterans Affairs accountability bill

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

The deal announced early Thursday could smooth the way for final passage on an issue that had been largely stalled since the 2014 wait-time scandal at the Phoenix VA medical center.

Senate panel subpoenas Michael Flynn for documents in Russia probe

By Chad Day, Associated Press

The Senate intelligence committee on Wednesday subpoenaed former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn for documents related to the panel's investigation into Russia's election meddling.

Trump’s boiling frustration with Comey led to his removal

By Jonathan Lemire and Nancy Benac, Associated Press

The swirling questions about possible contacts between President Donald Trump's presidential campaign team and Russia just wouldn't stop, and he felt it was overshadowing his early achievements.