May 08 Yates: I warned White House that Flynn could be blackmailed By Eric Tucker and Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates told Congress on Monday she warned that National Security Adviser Michael Flynn "essentially could be blackmailed" because he apparently had lied to his bosses about his contacts with the Russian ambassador. Continue reading
May 08 LISTEN: Federal appeals court reviews Trump’s revised travel ban By Erica R. Hendry The hearing is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. EST. Listen live here. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Spicer says Obama made clear to Trump he ‘wasn’t exactly a fan’ of Michael Flynn By News Desk and Associated Press Spicer will begin speaking around 1 p.m. Watch live in the player above. Continue reading
May 08 The Dems’ next nominee for president might be speaking at this conference By Jessica Yarvin An upcoming conference hosted by the liberal Center for American Progress will feature a who’s-who list of Democrats whose names have been floated as White House hopefuls. Continue reading
May 08 Trump, clarifying earlier statement, says support for black colleges is ‘unwavering’ By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Some higher ed officials interpreted Trump's earlier remark to mean he planned to end a capital financing program that helps these institutions' facilities. Continue reading
May 08 Trump distances himself from Flynn as Russia probe continues By Associated Press Trump is distancing himself from Michael Flynn's troubles, tweeting that it was the Obama administration that gave Flynn the "highest security clearance."… Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Former acting AG Sally Yates to testify in Russia probe By Eric Tucker and Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates is testifying before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 3:37 Yates testifying on ousted national security adviser Flynn By PBS News Hour Tomorrow, former deputy and acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates is planning to testify publicly that she warned the White House about ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn’s potential ties to Russia. Her testimony could contradict how the administration has… Continue watching
May 07 Trump tries to pressure Senate Republicans on health care By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump urged Senate Republicans on Sunday to "not let the American people down," as the debate over health care shifts to Congress' upper chamber. Continue reading
May 07 Wisconsin Republicans worry about crowded Senate primary By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Wisconsin Republicans are growing increasingly worried about the high number of candidates running in a primary to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Continue reading