Apr 10 Trump says only one person is in charge of immigration: Him By Colleen Long, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Asked by reporters whether he had considered tapping his influential aide, Stephen Miller, to lead the Department of Homeland Security given Miller's focus on the issue, President Donald Trump was ready with praise — but not a promotion. Continue reading
Apr 10 Trump's executive order would make it harder to block pipelines By Darlene Superville, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Trump will announce an executive that could make it harder for states to scuttle pipelines based on concerns about their impact on water quality. It's part of an effort to expand energy development in the United States, in part… Continue reading
Apr 10 WATCH: Barr says 'I think spying did occur' on Trump campaign By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The attorney general told senators on Wednesday that he believed the Trump campaign had been spied on, but "the question is whether it was adequately predicated."… Continue reading
Apr 10 WATCH: Barr says Mueller report to be released 'next week' By Associated Press The timeline mentioned by Barr at a Senate hearing on his department's budget is a tweak from comments he made a day earlier. Continue reading
Apr 10 WATCH: Barr says he wouldn't withhold derogatory info on Trump By Associated Press Barr tells Congress that concerns about protecting the reputations of people not criminally charged in the Russia probe don't apply to "office holders" such as the president. Continue reading
Apr 10 Trump wants origins of Russia probe investigated By Associated Press Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, decreed it an "illegal investigation" conducted by "dirty cops." The president did not name them but has previously blamed Justice Department officials and former FBI Director James Comey. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 7:11 Barr's congressional appearance suggests parties are on a 'collision course' over Mueller Attorney General William Barr appeared on Capitol Hill Tuesday to discuss his agency budget. With prompting from House Democrats, he also talked about when Congress and the public will see the Mueller report and how much of it Barr will… Continue watching
Apr 09 Trump welcomes Egypt's president to the White House By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Trump, speaking to reporters at the top of the meeting, did not mention human rights as a topic for discussion despite concerns from some advocacy groups. Continue reading
Apr 09 Mnuchin says he'll 'follow the law' on House request for Trump tax returns By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Secretary Mnuchin revealed that Treasury Department lawyers have talked to the White House counsel's office about the question of releasing President Donald Trump's returns, telling lawmakers that the consultations occurred before the request arrived last week. Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump claims more migrants are coming without family separation practice By Colleen Long, Jill Colvin, Associated Press But President Donald Trump says he's not looking to reinstate the much-criticized practice of separating migrant families at the border with Mexico. Continue reading