Dec 13 Tillerson offered unconditional talks with North Korea. Now what? By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press North Korea, which now describes its nuclear force as complete, isn't showing interest in dialogue. At least yet. Continue reading
Dec 13 WATCH: Trump says tax plan would provide a 'massive tax cut' to 'everyday, working Americans' Speaking in the grand foyer of the White House, Trump says he's just days away from delivering on a promise to provide "a massive tax cut for the everyday, working Americans who are the backbone and heartbeat of our country."… Continue reading
Dec 13 Republican higher education bill clears first hurdle By Maria Danilova, Associated Press A Republican bill that would eliminate key loan subsidies for college students and give a boost to for-profit colleges has passed the first major hurdle in the House of Representatives. Continue reading
Dec 13 Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith named to fill Franken seat By Kyle Potter, Associated Press Minnesota's governor has chosen Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to fill Sen. Al Franken's seat until the November election. Continue reading
Dec 13 WATCH: Rosenstein faces questions on Russia investigation at House Judiciary Committee hearing By Sadie Gurman and Eric Tucker, Associated Press Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will testify at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Russia investigation. Watch live here. Continue reading
Dec 13 Omarosa Manigault Newman is leaving the White House By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Omarosa Manigault Newman — one of President Donald Trump’s most prominent African-American supporters — plans to leave the administration next month. Continue reading
Dec 13 Tillerson says U.S. open to possible talks with North Korea By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has softened America's stance on possible talks with North Korea. Continue reading
Dec 13 Alabama elections chief says Senate outcome is 'unlikely' to change By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Roy Moore refused to concede the Senate race to Democrat Doug Jones, who pulled off a stunning upset in what is normally a reliably Republican-leaning state. Continue reading
Dec 13 How Doug Jones won Alabama By Daniel Bush Jones’ victory was a milestone for Democrats in Alabama, a deeply conservative state that had not elected a Democratic U.S. senator in more than two decades. Continue reading
Dec 12 WATCH: Roy Moore says Alabama Senate race is not over By Erica R. Hendry Moore cited a state law that would automatically trigger a recount for any race within half a percentage point. Alabama's secretary of state said the margin of victory was not that close. Continue reading