May 08 Trump, clarifying earlier statement, says support for black colleges is 'unwavering' By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Some higher ed officials interpreted Trump's earlier remark to mean he planned to end a capital financing program that helps these institutions' facilities. Continue reading
May 08 Trump distances himself from Flynn as Russia probe continues By Associated Press Trump is distancing himself from Michael Flynn's troubles, tweeting that it was the Obama administration that gave Flynn the "highest security clearance."… Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Former acting AG Sally Yates to testify in Russia probe By Eric Tucker and Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates is testifying before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 3:37 Yates testifying on ousted national security adviser Flynn By PBS News Hour Tomorrow, former deputy and acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates is planning to testify publicly that she warned the White House about ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn’s potential ties to Russia. Her testimony could contradict how the administration has… Continue watching
May 07 Trump tries to pressure Senate Republicans on health care By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump urged Senate Republicans on Sunday to "not let the American people down," as the debate over health care shifts to Congress' upper chamber. Continue reading
May 07 Wisconsin Republicans worry about crowded Senate primary By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Wisconsin Republicans are growing increasingly worried about the high number of candidates running in a primary to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Continue reading
May 07 Price defends cutting nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price says cutting nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid would give states freedom to tailor the program to fit their needs. Continue reading
May 07 Republicans sold their health plan as a win for freedom. Voters are wary By Max Blau and Casey Ross, STAT The GOP hailed the American Health Care Act as a win for consumers, who may get more choices in insurance. But even some Trump voters are wary. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 4:56 Will Republicans' health care plan bring political fallout? By PBS News Hour The debate over the American Health Care Act now moves to the Senate following the House’s passage of the bill on Thursday. It would allow insurance companies to charge higher premiums for the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions and… Continue watching
May 06 GOP chairman warns agencies about requests for records By Kevin Freking, Associated Press A House Republican chairman has told a dozen government agencies to exclude communications with his committee from requests made through the Freedom of Information Act. Continue reading