Feb 21 Where Trump stands on filling key spots in his administration By Jessica Yarvin Filling up a government with capable people is a daunting task. Continue reading
Feb 21 U.S. 'has not yet reached the mountaintop,' says new civil rights commission chair By Laura Santhanam For Catherine Lhamon, it’s been an eventful introduction to her new role as chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Continue reading
Feb 21 Millions targeted for possible deportation under Trump rules By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press Any immigrant who is in the country illegally and is charged or convicted of any offense, or even suspected of a crime, will now be an enforcement priority, according to Homeland Security Department memos. Continue reading
Feb 21 In Trump's future looms a familiar shutdown threat By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Beneath the capital's radar looms a vexing problem — a catchall spending package that's likely to top $1 trillion. Continue reading
Feb 21 WATCH: Trump denounces 'horrible' threats against Jewish centers during visit to African-American history museum By Associated Press "This tour was a meaningful reminder of why we have to fight bigotry, intolerance and hatred in all of its very ugly forms," Trump said. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 7:46 How U.S. allies are responding to mixed messages of support By PBS News Hour Top members of the Trump administration have been traveling overseas to calm the anxieties of U.S. allies. The main source of concern centers around President Trump’s comments about American commitments to longstanding alliances around the world. John Yang speaks with… Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch 6:11 Who is H.R. McMaster, Trump's new national security adviser? By PBS News Hour President Trump named Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as his new national security adviser. The 54-year-old is currently a three-star general in the U.S. Army, who lead American forces in Iraq in 2005 and brought stability to a city that had… Continue watching
Feb 20 5 important stories that were lost in last week's news overload By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry, Iman Smith While the country can't agree on what happened last week, and the Russia questions still linger, here are five stories everyone can agree were overlooked. Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump taps military strategist as national security adviser By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump has tapped Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as his new national security adviser. Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump seeks national security adviser, health care strategy By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Trump brought four contenders to his private club Mar-a-Lago club in Florida on Sunday as he seeks a replacement for retired Gen. Michael Flynn. Continue reading