Jul 19 Trump turns down invitation to deliver speech at NAACP convention By Ken Thomas, Associated Press NAACP Chair Leon Russell called Trump's decision a "historic departure from past presidents' engagements with the association."… Continue reading
Jul 19 3 Trump associates scheduled to testify in Russia probe By Associated Press Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will speak with the Senate intelligence committee Monday. Donald Trump Jr. and former campaign manager Paul Manafort are scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee next Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 19 Democrats want faster action from Trump on opioid epidemic By Jill Colvin, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's drug commission is drawing new criticism after it missed a second self-imposed deadline. Twenty Senate Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have written to the acting director of the Office of National Drug Control… Continue reading
Jul 19 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time By Lisa Desjardins The 24-hour news cycle is filled with politics coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week. Continue reading
Jul 19 What could Trump's election commission do with voter data? By Amanda Wilcox The Presidential Commission on Election Integrity's request that states send voter roll data to the White House has faced a sweeping bipartisan backlash. Here's a closer look at the commission, how voter data is handled across the country, and how… Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH: McConnell says he has 'every expectation' Senate will repeal Obamacare By Associated Press McConnell made the comments to reporters after a White House lunch with President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 19 If SNAP benefits are cut, who hurts the most? By Laura Santhanam For five decades, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly called food stamps, has provided access to food for millions of Americans and is the nation’s largest program that targets hunger. But policies at the state and federal level could tear… Continue reading
Jul 19 Justices allow stricter enforcement of Trump's refugee ban By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court is granting the Trump administration's request to more strictly enforce its ban on refugees, at least until a federal appeals court weighs in. Continue reading
Jul 19 Meet the lawyers on Trump's growing legal team By Pamela Kirkland As the investigations into Russian meddling in the 2016 election continue to expand, so too does President Donald Trump’s legal team. Here’s a closer look at the lawyers representing the commander-in-chief, both on his White House and outside legal teams. Continue reading
Jul 19 Iran still top state sponsor of terrorism, U.S. report says By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Iran continues to be the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, the Trump administration said Wednesday in a new report that also noted a decline in the number of terrorist attacks globally between 2015 and 2016. Continue reading