Dec 31 3 years in, no sign of Trump’s replacement for Obamacare By Aamer Madhani, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press As a candidate for the White House, Donald Trump repeatedly promised that he would replace President Barack Obama's health care law with a plan of his own that would provide "insurance for everybody." Nearly three years after taking office, Americans… Continue reading
Dec 31 Trump says he’ll sign first-step China trade deal on Jan. 15 By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he'll be signing the first phase of a trade deal with China at the White House next month. Continue reading
Dec 30 Trump has revealed no single plan to replace all of Obamacare By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Nearly three years after taking office, Americans still are waiting for Trump’s big health insurance reveal. Continue reading
Dec 27 Watch 13:43 Shields and Brooks on 2019 in review, 2020 predictions Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week’s political news, including the battle between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell over rules for a Senate impeachment… Continue watching
Dec 26 Trump warns against ‘carnage’ in Syrian rebel stronghold By Associated Press In a tweet Thursday, President Donald Trump wrote: “Russia, Syria, and Iran are killing, or on their way to killing, thousands of innocent civilians in Idlib Province. Don’t do it! Turkey is working hard to stop this carnage."… Continue reading
Dec 25 Trumps wish Americans ‘Merry Christmas’ as they mark holiday By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are wishing Americans a Merry Christmas as they celebrate the holiday with their family in Florida. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 6:36 How Trump’s stance on energy-efficient appliances is connected to nostalgia For years, Washington has seen a bipartisan push to change laws, regulations and incentives to make household appliances and goods more energy efficient. In a warming world, many scientists and advocates say even tougher standards should be set. But President… Continue watching
Dec 24 WATCH: Trump lashes out at impeachment trial By Zeke Miller, Associated Press “They treated us very unfairly and now they want fairness in the Senate," Trump complained of Democrats. Continue reading
Dec 24 WATCH: Trump calls troops ahead of Christmas By Zeke Miller, Associated Press “I want to wish you an amazing Christmas,” Trump told the group, which included Marines in Afghanistan, an Army unit in Kuwait, a Navy unit in the Gulf of Aden and a Coast Guard station in Alaska… Continue reading
Dec 24 Chief Justice Roberts faces political quagmire presiding over impeachment trial By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Chief Justice John Roberts will preside over President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, putting him in the national spotlight. Continue reading