Oct 23 Democratic state prosecutors unite against concealed-carry gun law By Associated Press The top prosecutors warned that proposals being debated on Capitol Hill "will lead to the death of police officers and civilians, the proliferation of gun traffickers, and acts of terrorism and other mass violence."… Continue reading
Oct 23 Trump defends call to fallen soldier's widow By Associated Press President Donald Trump is defending his call to a fallen soldier's widow, saying he was "respectful" and did not forget the slain soldier's name. Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 4:26 Dogged by controversies, Trump's tactics get pushback By PBS News Hour From the Russian hacking investigation to the Gold Star controversy, the Trump administration continues to be dogged by scandals. This has hurt legislative efforts to pass the GOP’s health care and tax plans and made the potential path toward bipartisanship… Continue watching
Oct 22 Illinois governor's race could be costliest in U.S. history By Sara Burnett, Associated Press All of the candidates combined have raised more than $100 million in the past year. Continue reading
Oct 22 McConnell says he's awaiting Trump guidance on health care By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday he's willing to bring bipartisan health care legislation to the floor if President Donald Trump makes clear he supports it. Continue reading
Oct 22 AP report: Trump plans to help pay aides' legal costs for Russia probes By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Trump intends to spend at least $430,000 of his own money on legal bills of White House staff and campaign aides related to the investigations into Russian election meddling in the 2016 election, a White House official said Saturday. Continue reading
Oct 22 U.S. pushes Saudi Arabia, Iraq on united front to counter Iran By Matthew Lee and Alex Brandon, Associated Press Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Sunday pushed for Saudi Arabia and Iraq to unite in common cause to counter growing Iranian assertiveness. Continue reading
Oct 22 Trump voting commission criticized for lack of transparency By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press President Donald Trump's advisory commission on election integrity has integrity questions of its own. Continue reading
Oct 22 Funeral held for U.S. soldier at center of Trump fight By Terry Spencer, Associated Press Sgt. La David Johnson and three comrades died Oct. 4 in Niger when they were attacked by militants tied to the Islamic State. Continue reading
Oct 21 After Raqqa, Trump says U.S. shifts to 'new phase' in Syria By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump is portraying the Islamic State group's ouster from its Syrian stronghold as a milestone in the U.S. fight against terrorism. Continue reading