Jun 15 Pence hires outside legal counsel for Russia probe By Associated Press Pence's office confirmed Thursday that he retained Richard Cullen, chairman of McGuireWoods LLP, to assist him in responding to inquiries by special counsel Robert Mueller. Continue reading
Jun 15 WATCH LIVE: Congress plays baseball for charity one day after shooting By Kevin Freking, Erica Werner, Associated Press The opposing sides are paying tribute to Rep. Steve Scalise, the House majority whip who was critically wounded when a gunman opened fire at practice. Continue reading
Jun 15 As deadline nears, White House without a debt ceiling plan By Josh Boak, Associated Press "It's fair to say we haven't settled on a final way to address the debt ceiling any more than the Hill has," Budget Chief Mick Mulvaney said. Continue reading
Jun 15 WATCH: Trump signs executive order on apprenticeships By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press As part of the president's weeklong push on workplace development, the action would shift the certification process from the Labor Department to the companies relying on these programs. Continue reading
Jun 15 How lack of transparency became ‘regular order’ on Capitol Hill By Julie Rovner, KFF Health News Congressional history has repeated itself as Senate GOP leaders write their health care bill. How did secrecy and transparency become "regular order" on Capitol Hill?… Continue reading
Jun 15 WATCH: Democrat Nancy Pelosi holds briefing after congressional baseball shooting By Associated Press The House has returned to business after a gunman fired at a baseball practice, critically injuring a top Republican lawmaker and wounding several others. Continue reading
Jun 15 AP poll: A majority of Americans think President Trump meddled in Russia probe By Josh Lederman and Emily Swanson, Associated Press A clear majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump has tried to interfere with the investigation into whether Russia meddled in the 2016 election and possible Trump campaign collusion, a new poll shows. Continue reading
Jun 15 Attack on congressman first test for gun debate under Trump By Steve Peoples and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Wednesday's shooting at a congressional baseball practice marked the first high-profile test of Trump-era gun politics: Republican control of Congress and the White House has all but eliminated talk of tightening federal gun laws. Continue reading
Jun 15 President Trump tweets of ‘witch hunt’ amid ongoing Russia investigation By Associated Press The president didn't clarify what exactly he was referring to in the early morning tweet, however he has frequently described reports about possible ties between members of his campaign and Russia as a "witch hunt."… Continue reading
Jun 15 Reports say Mueller probe now examining whether Trump obstructed justice By Jake Pearson and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The special counsel appointed to investigate Russian influence in the 2016 presidential campaign is now examining whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice, it has been reported. Continue reading