May 22 Top Democrat says Flynn misled federal investigators about source of payments By Associated Press The top two members of the Senate intelligence committee say they will “vigorously pursue” the testimony of President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, even though Michael Flynn has invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Sens. Richard Burr of… Continue reading
May 22 As Trump delays health care decision, insurers seek stability By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The uncertainty is leaving the fate of billions of dollars in federal payments in limbo. Continue reading
May 22 How Michael Flynn is using the 5th amendment By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Fifth Amendment is relied on by witnesses before Congress and the courts alike. Here's how Flynn is using it in the Russia investigation. Continue reading
May 22 Supreme Court strikes down 2 redrawn districts in N.C. over racial bias By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices ruled that Republicans who controlled the state legislature and governor's office in 2011 placed too many African-Americans in the two districts. The result was to weaken African-American voting strength elsewhere in North Carolina. Continue reading
May 22 WATCH: Trump and Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu deliver joint statement By Joshua Barajas President Donald Trump will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday in Jerusalem, part of his first overseas trip as president. Continue reading
May 22 Michael Flynn invokes 5th Amendment, declines to hand over Russia-related documents By Chad Day, Associated Press According to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, the former national security adviser will invoke his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination as he notifies a Senate panel that he won't hand over documents in the Russia probe. Continue reading
May 22 Senate Republicans quietly work on their version of a health overhaul bill By Alan Fram, Associated Press Remember the Republican health care bill?… Continue reading
May 22 President Trump’s budget proposal includes huge cuts to food stamps By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press President Donald Trump's budget would drive millions of people off of food stamps, part of a new wave of spending cut proposals that already are getting panned by lawmakers in both parties on Capitol Hill. Continue reading
May 22 President Trump: Israelis and Arabs share ‘common cause’ against Iran By Jonathan Lemire and Julie Pace, Associated Press President Donald Trump opened his first visit to Israel Monday, saying he sees growing recognition among Muslim nations that they share a "common cause" with Israel in their determination to counter the threats posed by Iran. Continue reading
May 21 Texas revives transgender ‘bathroom bill’ for public schools By Will Weissert, Associated Press A transgender "bathroom bill" reminiscent of one in North Carolina that caused a national uproar now appears to be on a fast-track to becoming law in Texas. Continue reading