Sep 12 Does the White House have adequate legal authority to fight ISIS? By Richard Lardner, Associated Press Many congressional Republicans and Democrats have been clamoring for Congress to approve a new authorization for the use of military force. But they're moving too slowly for Paul, who's demanding the deadline to ensure faster action. Continue reading
Sep 12 White House says it’s hopeful for tax bill by year’s end By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press White House legislative director Marc Short says its principles for the tax overhaul will be released "in a matter of days, not weeks."… Continue reading
Sep 11 Chris Christie on Steve Bannon: “This, I suspect, is his last 15 minutes of fame.” By Travis Daub In a PBS NewsHour interview, Gov. Chris Christie shared his thoughts about former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon and the conservative firebrand's attacks on Christie's tenure in the Trump campaign. Continue reading
Sep 11 Watch 8:53 How Washington is handling a historic hurricane season By PBS News Hour How is President Trump handling the numerous hurricane disasters? Tamara Keith of NPR and Stuart Rothenberg of Inside Elections join Judy Woodruff to discuss the president’s strategy, plus their reactions to an exclusive interview with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie,… Continue watching
Sep 11 Supreme Court agrees to temporary enforcement of Trump’s travel ban By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Justice Anthony Kennedy issued a brief order Monday that will keep the ruling on hold for the time being, at least until the ban's challengers submit written arguments by midday Tuesday and the full court has a chance to act. Continue reading
Sep 11 President Trump on 9/11: ‘America cannot be intimidated’ By Darlene Superville, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. — Leading his first commemoration of the solemn 9/11 anniversary, President Donald Trump said Monday that "the living, breathing soul of America wept with grief" for each of the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost on that day… Continue reading
Sep 10 Trump readies for first Sept. 11 commemoration as president By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump will preside over his first 9/11 commemoration in office on Monday. Continue reading
Sep 10 Trump receives ‘comprehensive update’ on Hurricane Irma By Associated Press President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and several Cabinet members have participated in the briefing from Camp David. Continue reading
Sep 09 U.S., Russia diplomats look to calm tensions in talks By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. and Russian envoys are to meet in Finland this coming week in a bid to calm diplomatic tensions that have risen to levels of the Cold War. Continue reading
Sep 09 Trump sets emergency aid in motion in deal that upsets GOP By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press President Trump ignored seething Republicans and made good on his deal with Democrats, signing legislation that links $15.3 billion in disaster aid to an increase in the U.S. borrowing limit. Continue reading