Dec 15 Sessions distances himself from Trump's criticism of the FBI By Associated Press Sessions, speaking Friday at a news conference about the Justice Department's crime-fighting efforts, said the FBI is "fulfilling a fabulously important role working to fight against violent crime."… Continue reading
Dec 15 White House to push merit-based immigration in new campaign By Zeke Miller and Jill Colvin, Associated Press The White House is embarking on a major campaign to turn public opinion against the nation's largely family-based immigration system ahead of an all-out push next year to move toward a more merit-based structure. Continue reading
Dec 15 WATCH: Trump calls for death penalty for anyone who kills a police officer By Joshua Barajas and Associated Press The president was warmly received by the crowd of local law enforcement officers who cheered his calls for a crackdown on gangs and an end to chain migration. Continue reading
Dec 15 AP fact check: Do Trump's numbers on regulation add up? By Joan Lowy and Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press Here's a look at some of Trump's statements about regulations and the economy Thursday and how they compare with the facts… Continue reading
Dec 15 Senate may put off most anticipated Russian investigation findings By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press With no firm conclusions yet on whether President Donald Trump's campaign may have coordinated with Russia, the Senate intelligence committee could delay answering that question. Continue reading
Dec 15 Most Americans believe Trump trying to obstruct Russia probe, poll finds By Chad Day and Emily Swanson, Associated Press The survey also shows that Americans are unhappy with the way President Donald Trump is dealing with the investigations led by Congress and special counsel Robert Mueller. Continue reading
Dec 15 Trump says FBI handling of Clinton probe was 'really disgraceful' By Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump laced into FBI leadership Friday, while proclaiming his loyalty and support for law enforcement in an address at the agency's training academy. Continue reading
Dec 14 In phone call, Trump and Putin talk economy, North Korean nuclear threat By Associated Press The two presidents spoke by phone following Putin's annual press conference in Moscow. Continue reading
Dec 14 Watch 6:12 Why is Trump so insistent that Russia didn't interfere in the election? By PBS News Hour During his annual news conference in Moscow, Russian President denied interfering in last year's U.S. election, in words strikingly similar to those of President Trump. Judy Woodruff talks with Greg Miller of The Washington Post about Trump's routine denials of… Continue watching
Dec 14 New GOP tax agreement favors businesses, wealthiest earners By Stephen Ohlemacher, Andrew Taylor and Marcy Gordon, Associated Press Generous tax cuts for corporations and the wealthiest Americans would be delivered in a sweeping overhaul of the tax laws, under a new agreement crafted by Republicans in Congress. Continue reading