Dec 21 Trump signs $1.4 trillion in spending, avoids shutdown By Associated Press President Trump signed off Friday on nearly $1.4 trillion in spending that will keep the government funded through Sept. 30, dodging the possibility of a shutdown ahead of what's expected to be a contentious election season. Continue reading
Dec 20 Watch 12:39 Shields and Brooks on Trump's impeachment reaction, Democratic debate Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including risks for red-state Democrats who voted to impeach President Trump, how Trump reacted to impeachment, the potential for House… Continue watching
Dec 20 Trump escapes chill of Washington for Florida holiday By Associated Press President Donald Trump, who was due to arrive at his private Palm Beach resort late Friday, has been looking forward to a trial in the friendlier Republican-controlled Senate and is riled up about the delay, according to Sen. Lindsey Graham. Continue reading
Dec 20 Trump blasts Christian magazine that called for his removal By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump tweeted Friday morning that the magazine, Christianity Today, an evangelical magazine founded by the late Rev. Billy Graham, is a “far left“ publication, which “has been doing poorly and hasn’t been involved with the Billy Graham family for many… Continue reading
Dec 19 Watch 10:04 After House impeaches Trump, battle turns to Senate trial A day after the House impeached President Trump, Sen. Mitch McConnell reassured Trump's allies and slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who says she may delay sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate -- a necessary step to begin a… Continue watching
Dec 19 WATCH: Trump celebrates Rep. Van Drew's switch from Democrat to GOP By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press “Jeff will be joining the Republican Party," Trump announced during an Oval Office event with Van Drew, who broke the news to his staff over the weekend, prompting widespread resignations. Continue reading
Dec 19 Trump ally Rep. Mark Meadows won't seek reelection By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press “My work with President Trump and his administration is only beginning," Rep. Mark Meadows said in a statement. Continue reading
Dec 19 Trump's quip about late lawmaker at rally was 'cruelty,' Pelosi says By Zeke Miller, Associated Press During a raucous impeachment-day rally in Michigan, President Donald Trump suggested the late Rep. John Dingell was in hell. Continue reading
Dec 19 WATCH: Pelosi insists on Senate impeachment trial details before sending charges Pelosi was upbeat the morning after the historic vote that made Trump only the third president in U.S. history to be impeached. Continue reading
Dec 18 Trump blasts Democrats at rally as Congress votes to impeach him By Darlene Superville, Ken Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump is capping a historic day for the nation by taking his case to a swing state that narrowly voted for him in the 2016 election. Continue reading