Feb 23 Watch At annual CPAC, new energy reflects new Trump administration By PBS News Hour President Trump’s top advisers took the stage at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, where thousands have gathered to chart the future under a Republican White House. But while the Trump team seems to have taken over the conference schedule,… Continue watching
Feb 23 Watch 9:25 U.S. and Mexico share diplomatic dialogue amid tensions By PBS News Hour The two heads of the State and Homeland Security Departments traveled to Mexico for what was originally seen as a fence-mending mission after months of diplomatic turbulence. But with new, tougher U.S. immigration policies taking shape, the visit was what… Continue watching
Feb 23 Watch 4:36 News Wrap: Trump says he wants to boost U.S. nuclear arsenal By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump said in an interview with Reuters that he wants to make sure America's nuclear arsenal is "at the top of the pack." He also denounced Russia's launch of a ground-based cruise missile as… Continue watching
Feb 23 WATCH: At CPAC, Vice President Pence says the 'Obamacare nightmare is about to end' By Associated Press Pence is scheduled to begin his remarks at 7:30 p.m. Continue reading
Feb 23 A day at CPAC, where fringe meets the establishment GOP By Elizabeth Flock A month after President Trump took office, many speakers were there to argue that while he'd been a flawed candidate, it was time to unify behind him. Continue reading
Feb 23 Kelly: No use of U.S. military to enforce immigration By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Kelly pledged Thursday that America won't enlist its military to enforce immigration laws and that there will be "no mass deportations."… Continue reading
Feb 23 WATCH: Spicer addresses immigration, protections for transgender students at news briefing By Associated Press Spicer's remarks began just before 3 p.m. Continue reading
Feb 23 Mnuchin says goal is to pass tax reform by August By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday the administration is committed to getting major tax reform legislation through Congress by August. He predicted that President Donald Trump's economic proposals will be able to boost growth significantly to annual rates… Continue reading
Feb 23 Lawmakers renew push for drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge By Dan Joling, Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Former U.S. Sen. Frank Murkowski in 2001 gave a speech urging colleagues to approve oil drilling in America's largest wildlife refuge. The Alaska Republican held up a blank sheet of paper to illustrate his point. Continue reading
Feb 23 WATCH: Priebus and Bannon describe great partnership at CPAC By Associated Press OXON HILL, Md. — White House chief of staff Reince Priebus and top strategist Stephen Bannon said Thursday they have a great partnership and that it's helping President Donald Trump fulfill his campaign promises. Continue reading