Jan 23 If Trump ends America’s world leadership role, who will step up? By Josh Lederman, Associated Press China and Russia are among the aspirants for greater economic and military influence, while an ambivalent Germany could emerge as the West's moral compass. Continue reading
Jan 23 3 takeaways from Sean Spicer’s first official news briefing By Daniel Bush White House press secretary Sean Spicer held his first official news briefing on Monday. Here's what you should know. Continue reading
Jan 23 CDC cancels climate conference, but doesn’t say why By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press A co-sponsor was told by the Centers for Disease and Prevention that the agency was worried how the conference would be viewed by the Trump administration. Continue reading
Jan 23 Two GOP senators propose giving states option to keep Obamacare By Alan Fram, Associated Press Two Republican senators said Monday that they'll propose legislation that lets states keep Obamacare or opt for a new program providing trimmed-down coverage. Continue reading
Jan 23 At Roe v. Wade anniversary, abortion opponents pin their hopes on Trump By John Hanna, Associated Press Abortion opponents expressed optimism Monday that Donald Trump's early months in office would advance their cause as hundreds converged on the Kansas Statehouse to mark the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide. Continue reading
Jan 23 Senate to vote on CIA director Monday evening By Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate is on track to confirm President Donald Trump's pick to run the CIA and is expected to vote on his nomination Monday evening. Continue reading
Jan 23 Trump taps ex-Rep. Heather Wilson for Air Force secretary By Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he has selected former Republican congresswoman Heather Wilson of New Mexico to be secretary of the Air Force. Continue reading
Jan 23 WATCH: Sean Spicer’s first official news briefing By News Desk White House press secretary Sean Spicer is holding a briefing with the press corps on Monday, two days after he lambasted the media for the way outlets compared the crowd size of President Donald Trump’s inauguration to that of former… Continue reading
Jan 23 President Trump signs memo to leave TPP trade pact By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Monday to leave the proposed Pacific Rim trade pact known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. In another executive action, Trump reinstated a ban on providing federal money to international groups that perform abortions… Continue reading
Jan 23 Republican states look to tweak Medicaid expansion under Obamacare, not eliminate it By Christine Vestal, Stateline As candidates two years ago, the Republican governors of Kentucky and Arkansas swore they would do away with “Obamacare” if elected. But a funny thing happened between the campaign trail and the governor’s mansion: Reality set in. Continue reading