May 10 Everything we know about Trump’s firing of FBI director James Comey By Erica R. Hendry, Daniel Bush, Joshua Barajas, Travis Daub The abrupt removal of James Comey as FBI director Tuesday marked the third time President Donald Trump has fired a high-profile official in his first three-plus months in office, following the ousters of his national security adviser and acting attorney… Continue reading
May 10 Texas House OKs bill letting adoption groups deny non-Christians By Meredith Hoffman, Associated Press The bill would be the nation's second allowing state-funded adoption agencies to reject families on religious grounds. Continue reading
May 10 Census director resigns as 2020 tally looms By Associated Press The director of the people-counting Census Bureau is leaving his job just as the agency steps up its once-a-decade tally, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. Continue reading
May 10 Some names Trump might consider in picking a new FBI chief By Eric Tucker, Associated Press With James Comey ousted as FBI director, President Donald Trump will have an opportunity to select a replacement for a new 10-year term. Continue reading
May 10 Trump defends Comey firing, says both parties will thank him By Eric Tucker, Eileen Sullivan and Julie Pace President Donald Trump defended his firing of FBI Director James Comey, asserting in a flurry of tweets Wednesday that Republicans and Democrats "will be thanking me."… Continue reading
May 10 WATCH LIVE: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to speak after meeting with Trump By Julie Pace and Vivian Salama, Associated Press President Donald Trump will meet Wednesday with Vladimir Putin's top diplomat at the White House, officials say, marking the highest level, face-to-face contact with Russia of the American leader's young presidency. Continue reading
May 10 WATCH LIVE: McConnell may address Comey firing on Senate floor By Erica R. Hendry and Associated Press After Trump's unexpected removal of FBI Director James Comey, lawmakers are looking for more answers from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. Continue reading
May 09 What does Comey’s firing mean for the FBI’s Russia probe? By Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press President Donald Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey throws a huge cloud of doubt over the bureau's investigation into allegations of Trump campaign ties to Russia. Continue reading
May 09 All of the key moments that led to FBI director Comey’s firing By Associated Press Often lauded for his independence, Comey had come under intense scrutiny in recent months for his role in the FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. Continue reading
May 09 How lawmakers are reacting to FBI director Comey’s firing By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry, Geoffrey Lou Guray Here's a rundown of reactions to FBI Director Comey's firing from politicians on both sides of the aisle. Continue reading