Apr 25 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's travel ban By Mark Sherman, Associated Press President Donald Trump appears likely to win his travel ban case at the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Apr 25 EPA security chief worked for tabloid publisher with ties to Trump By Michael Biesecker, Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press EPA special agent Pasquale "Nino" Perrotta performed regular work for National Enquirer publisher American Media Inc. during the 2016 election, according to person with knowledge of the company's internal workings. Continue reading
Apr 25 Trump urges VA nominee Ronny Jackson to keep fighting By Hope Yen, Zeke Miller, Ken Thomas, Associated Press President Donald Trump has sent mixed signals about his choice to lead the sprawling veterans' agency, suggesting during a White House news conference that Ronny Jackson may want to withdraw because of unfair scrutiny. But the president privately urged his… Continue reading
Apr 25 Senators grow frustrated with lax vetting on Trump nominees By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press As President Donald Trump's pick to lead Veterans Affairs skids to a halt, senators from both parties are voicing frustration that the White House is skipping crucial vetting of nominees and leaving lawmakers to clean up the mess. Continue reading
Apr 25 Republican Debbie Lesko wins special U.S. House election in Arizona By Bob Christie, Anita Snow, Associated Press Republican Debbie Lesko won the special election in Arizona's 8th Congressional District on Tuesday, keeping the U.S. House seat in GOP control but by a much narrower margin than expected. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: France's Macron addresses joint session of Congress By Larisa Epatko French President Emmanuel Macron addresses both the U.S. House and Senate on Wednesday. Watch live here. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 3:33 Macron lobbies Trump to keep and improve Iran nuclear deal as 'only way to bring about stability' In a state visit hosting the leader of America's oldest ally, the personal bond between President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron was evident, and so were their differences over the Iran nuclear deal. At a news conference, Macron said… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 5:40 Is Ronny Jackson's nomination in peril? Here's what Congress, Trump are saying Senators have indefinitely postponed the confirmation hearing for Ronny Jackson, President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Lawmakers are reportedly investigating unspecified allegations that including drinking on the job. Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join Amna Nawaz… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 4:55 News Wrap: Trump hopes to meet with Kim Jong Un 'very soon' In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump said sitting down with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could be a "great thing for the world." His praise for the North Korean leader marked a major shift from his past comments. Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 6:58 'No red flags were raised' in Ronny Jackson nomination vetting, White House says Why didn’t accusations against Ronny Jackson come up when he was vetted for the role of veterans affairs secretary? White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short joins Amna Nawaz to discuss President Trump’s troubled Cabinet nominations, plus the ongoing… Continue watching