Feb 15 Democrats see disparity in handling of Clinton, Russia inquiries By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Democrats who seethed at the FBI's actions last year say they're upset a law enforcement organization that so publicly discussed one probe didn't even hint at the existence of another. Continue reading
Feb 15 Puzder withdraws nomination for labor secretary By News Desk and Associated Press Puzder, the CEO of CKE Restaurants Inc., says "while I won't be serving in the administration, I fully support the President and his highly qualified team."… Continue reading
Feb 15 Pentagon boss to NATO nations: Increase military spending By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Echoing President Donald Trump's demands for NATO countries to assume greater self-defense responsibility, the defense secretary said Washington will "moderate its commitment" to the alliance if countries fail to fall in line. Continue reading
Feb 15 Trump administration ushers in changes to Obama health law By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar and Tom Murphy, Associated Press The moves announced separately by the Health and Human Services Department and the IRS don't amount to sweeping changes to the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading
Feb 15 Trump urges Israeli premier to 'hold off' on settlements By Vivian Salama and Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked Israel's prime minister to "hold off" on building Jewish settlements in land the Palestinians claim for their future state. Continue reading
Feb 15 Pentagon chief says NATO members must boost defense spending By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has told NATO allies that they must start increasing defense spending by year-end or the Trump administration will "moderate its commitment" to them. Continue reading
Feb 15 Officials: CIA chief meets Palestinian leader in West Bank By Karin Laub, Associated Press Two senior Palestinian officials say CIA chief Mike Pompeo secretly held talks in the West Bank with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. Continue reading
Feb 15 Parents of transgender students appeal to Trump on bathrooms By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Hundreds of parents across the country have called on President Donald Trump to embrace Obama-era protections for transgender students. Continue reading
Feb 15 Officials: Trump knew Flynn misled WH weeks before ouster By Julie Pace and Vivian Salama, Associated Press Just six days into his presidency, Donald Trump was informed his national security adviser had misled his vice president about contacts with Russia. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 54:43 PBS NewsHour full episode Feb. 14, 2017 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump's National Security Adviser Michael Flynn abruptly resigns, causing upheaval in the White House. Also: A look at possible changes in Mideast policies during the Trump administration, a Kansas school helps homeless students overcome challenges… Continue watching