Feb 02 GOP senators move Trump EPA pick ahead as Dems boycott vote By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press Republicans voted to send to the full Senate the nomination of President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Continue reading
Feb 02 These newlyweds dreamed of being U.S. doctors, then Trump's immigration order happened By Andrew Joseph, STAT Abdelsalam Elshaikh and Israa Taha dreamed of becoming physicians in Minnesota, but only one arrived before President Trump’s immigration order. Continue reading
Feb 02 White House: Trump comments on Mexico 'lighthearted' By Vivian Salama, Associated Press President Donald Trump warned in a phone call with his Mexican counterpart that he was ready to send U.S. troops to stop "bad hombres down there" unless the Mexican military does more to control them — comments the White House… Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 18:54 Vice President Pence on the Supreme Court fight, the travel ban and Bannon's sway By Judy Woodruff, Rachel Wellford Vice President Mike Pence joins Judy Woodruff for his first television interview since assuming office to discuss political tensions in Congress over a new Supreme Court nominee, why he believes the president’s travel ban by executive order is an effective… Continue watching
Feb 01 Watch 4:50 News Wrap: Trump makes surprise visit to honor Navy SEAL killed in Yemen By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump flew to Dover Air Force Base to honor the first U.S. serviceman killed in combat since he took office, as the remains of William "Ryan" Owens, a Navy SEAL arrived for a special… Continue watching
Feb 01 How Steve Bannon became a fixture in the White House By Jill Colvin, Nancy Benac, Associated Press It is a mark of Bannon's extraordinary sway with President Donald Trump that he is getting so much credit — and blame — for what's going on. Continue reading
Feb 01 Trump makes unannounced trip to meet remains of Navy SEAL killed in Yemen By Julie Pace, Associated Press Chief Special Warfare Operator William "Ryan" Owens, a 36-year-old from Peoria, Illinois, was the first known U.S. combat casualty since Trump took office. Continue reading
Feb 01 As Mattis departs for first trip to Asia, U.S. stance on North Korea unclear By Matthew Pennington, Robert Burns, Associated Press There are growing concerns about North Korea's weapons programs. It's not clear how President Trump and Defense Secretary James Mattis plan to stop threats. Continue reading
Feb 01 Trump urges Senate to change rules, push through court pick By Erica Werner and Mark Sherman, Associated Press President Donald Trump urged Majority leader Mitch McConnell to change the rules of the Senate if necessary to swiftly push through his Supreme Court nominee. Continue reading
Feb 01 WATCH LIVE: Spicer expected to take questions on SCOTUS nominee By News Desk White House press secretary Sean Spicer will hold a briefing with the press Wednesday. You can watch it here. Continue reading