Politics

Listen to Democrats' taunts and Republicans' cheers as health care bill passes

By Lisa Desjardins

The final call for votes is issued. Democrats loudly respond, mocking Republicans with, “Are you sure?” among other taunts. The gavel falls and Republicans let out a cheer of relief -- one that had been building for eight years.

WATCH: President Trump celebrates after GOP health care vote win

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump is celebrating the passage of the House Republican health care bill, saying he is confident it will get through the Senate.

House Republicans pass bill to repeal Obamacare

By Alan Fram and Erica Werner, Associated Press

Relieved Republicans muscled their health care bill through the House Thursday, taking their biggest step toward dismantling the Obama health care overhaul since Donald Trump took office.

What's in the House GOP health care bill?

By Daniel Bush

After weeks of negotiations, House Republican leaders secured enough support to hold a vote on the GOP's health care bill. Here is a look at what's inside the legislation.

U.S. to seek social media details from certain visa applicants

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The department is seeking public comment on the requirement. But it's also requesting White House budget office approval so the plan can take effect for 180 days, beginning May 18.

Trump to go to Israel, Vatican and Saudi Arabia during first foreign trip

By Ken Thomas, Associated Press

Trump is expected to take his first overseas trip as president later this month with the multi-stop tour.

Watch Live: Congress votes on health care bill

By Alan Fram and Erica Werner, Associated Press

House approval would edge Republicans closer to repealing much of President Barack Obama's health care law, which would represent at least partial redemption of campaign pledges by GOP candidates — including Trump — since its enactment in 2010.

Trump to ease tax rules so religious groups may endorse political candidates

By Catherine Lucey, Rachel Zoll, Associated Press

The White House did not release the full text of the order, and it was not clear just how the pledges stated within the order would be carried out.

House to vote on health care bill Thursday

By Eric Tucker and Erica Werner, Associated Press

The House will vote Thursday on the GOP's long-sought legislation to repeal and replace portions of former President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, Republican leaders announced on Wednesday. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy confidently predicted success after a day of…

Can the left's grassroots activists curb Trump's influence?

By Jessica Yarvin

In the first 100 days of Trump's presidency, here's what a legion of new progressive groups like Indivisible, Swing Left and Daily Action have learned.