Mar 13 Key members of Trump’s circle under scrutiny for Russia ties By Josh Lederman, Associated Press President Donald Trump's administration remains under scrutiny over potential ties between his associates and Russia in the run-up to the presidential election. Trump has denied knowing that any of his staff had communications with Russian officials during the campaign. But… Continue reading
Mar 13 States aiming to block Trump travel ban from taking effect By Chris Grygiel, Associated Press More than a half-dozen states trying to block President Donald Trump's revised travel ban moved forward Monday with a pair of lawsuits while the government asked that the order be allowed to take effect this week. Continue reading
Mar 13 White House appears to soften Trump’s claim on wiretapping By Julie Pace and Deb Reichmann, Associated Press The White House on Monday appeared to soften President Donald Trump's unproven assertion that his predecessor wiretapped his New York skyscraper during the election. The shift came as the Justice Department faced a deadline to provide lawmakers evidence to back… Continue reading
Mar 13 Dozens of 17-year-olds voted illegally in Wisconsin primary, according to new report By Todd Richmond, Associated Press The state voted for Trump in November's election, marking the first time a Republican presidential candidate had won Wisconsin since Ronald Reagan in 1984. Continue reading
Mar 13 WATCH: Spicer says he expects Justice Department to comply with request for evidence of Obama wiretap By News Desk and Associated Press Spicer is expected to begin the briefing at 1 p.m. EST. Watch live here. Continue reading
Mar 13 Rep. Steve King: U.S. doesn’t need ‘somebody else’s babies’ By Associated Press WASHINGTON — A veteran Iowa Republican congressman says America can’t restore “our civilization with somebody else’s babies” and warns of a liberal effort to break down Western civilization. Rep. Steve King, in a tweet Sunday, paid tribute to a Dutch… Continue reading
Mar 13 AP FACT CHECK: Cabinet members go rogue on science, history By Calvin Woodward, Jim Drinkard, Associated Press A look at some of the recent claims by Trump and his team. Continue reading
Mar 13 Democrats warn against funding Mexico border wall in catchall spending bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Top Senate Democrats are warning Republicans controlling Congress against adding billions of dollars for President Donald Trump's U.S.-Mexico border wall. Continue reading
Mar 13 US attorneys scrambling after abrupt dismissals by Sessions By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press The quick exits aren't expected to have a major impact on ongoing prosecutions, but they gave little time to prepare deputies who will take over. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch 3:27 Texas gerrymandering discriminates against Hispanics, ruling says By PBS News Hour A panel of federal judges in Texas is ordering the state to redraw its congressional district map because it discriminates against Hispanic voters. The judges ruled Friday that in 2011, Republican legislators engaged in gerrymandering on racial lines. The ruling… Continue watching