Politics

After retaliating against new U.S. sanctions, Russia urges U.S. to fix ties

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

Russia urged the United States Monday to show "political will" to mend ties even as it ordered sweeping cuts of U.S. embassy personnel unseen since Cold War times.

President Trump insists there's no chaos at White House

By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

President Donald Trump insisted Monday there is no chaos at the White House, even as his new chief of staff is entering a West Wing battered by crisis.

Skeptics voice concerns over EPA plan for worst toxic waste sites

By Michael D. Regan

Environmental advocates question whether a new plan would do too much to protect the very industries behind Superfund sites.

Congressman to fulfill assault sentence with nonprofit

By Associated Press

Montana U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte will work off his sentence for assaulting a reporter by volunteering for an organization that builds custom wheelchairs for children.

Trump has new chief of staff, old health care fight

By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is looking for a fresh start with a new White House chief of staff. But he's still clinging to an old battle, refusing to give up on health care.

White House to Senate: Pass health bill now or else

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

The White House stepped up demands Sunday that the Senate resume efforts to repeal and replace former President Barack Obama's health care law.

Trump's travel ban keeps orphan kids from U.S. foster families

By Eileen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

A small, three-decade-old U.S. program for so-called unaccompanied refugee minors has been halted by a series of new refugee bans and travel limits imposed by the Trump administration.

Aide says Trump wants more West Wing discipline, structure

By Associated Press

A top White House official says President Donald Trump's wish for more discipline and structure in the West Wing is the reason he's turned to a retired general for his new chief of staff.

Incoming Homeland Security secretary has served 3 presidents

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

Elaine Duke, set to become acting U.S. homeland secretary on Monday, has the rare distinction of serving in high-level positions in three administrations.

Sharpton: Trump comments encourage police violence

By Verena Dobnik, Associated Press

The Rev. Al Sharpton on Saturday accused President Donald Trump of "encouraging police violence" during a speech this week on Long Island to an audience of uniformed officers.