Jun 19 House Democrats question Flynn disclosures of Middle East travel By Chad Day and Stephen Braun, Associated Press Two top House Democrats are questioning whether former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn failed to report a 2015 trip to the Middle East to security clearance investigators. Continue reading
Jun 19 A guide to Georgia's special election By Jessica Yarvin Tuesday's runoff for Georgia's open congressional seat is the most expensive House race ever. Here's a breakdown of spending in the special election between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel. Continue reading
Jun 19 Jovita Carranza sworn in as U.S. Treasurer By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press As Treasurer, Carranza will oversee the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which produces the nation's paper currency, and the Bureau of the Mint, which producers U.S. coins. Continue reading
Jun 19 Energy Secretary Rick Perry says carbon emissions not main driver for climate change By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Perry's view is contrary to mainstream climate science, including analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Continue reading
Jun 19 Democrats say Republicans reshaping health care in secret in Congress By Alan Fram, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will need to win the votes of 50 of the 52 GOP senators to push the bill through the Senate. It remains unclear if he'll be able to write legislation that will attract enough votes. Continue reading
Jun 19 Kushner heading to Mideast for peace talks By Associated Press A White House official said the senior aide and son-in-law to President Donald Trump will arrive on Wednesday for meetings in Jerusalem and Ramallah. Continue reading
Jun 19 AP FACT CHECK: Whom to believe, Trump or his lawyer? By Calvin Woodward, Jim Drinkard, Associated Press President Donald Trump and one of his personal lawyers have contradicted each other over whether the president is under investigation by the special counsel probing Russians' meddling in the 2016 election and possible links with the Trump campaign. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 4:05 Dissecting Trump's recent financial disclosure By PBS News Hour The White House released on Friday a portfolio of President Donald Trump’s financial holdings. It shows that the Trump Organization earned $529 million dollars over 15 months, including the first three of Trump’s presidency. Amy Brittain of the Washington Post’s… Continue watching
Jun 18 In Georgia, a key U.S. House race comes down to its final days By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The most expensive House race in U.S. history has become a proxy for the nation's political divides. Continue reading
Jun 18 GOP senator warns against rushed vote on health care bill By Hope Yen, Associated Press A Republican senator on Sunday warned against rushing a vote on a GOP bill to repeal and replace the nation's health care law. Continue reading