May 17 Michael Flynn described efforts to interfere with his Mueller probe cooperation, filing shows By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn told the special counsel's office that people connected to the Trump administration and Congress sought to influence his cooperation with the Russia investigation, prosecutors said in a court filing made public Thursday. Continue reading
May 17 WATCH: Trump announces deal with Canada and Mexico at National Association of Realtors By Associated Press President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Canada and Mexico that would scrap "major tariffs," ending a simmering trade dispute that began when the president imposed tariffs on imported steel and aluminum in the name of national security. Continue reading
May 17 Trump delays imposing auto tariffs on auto imports and parts By Associated Press President Donald Trump is delaying any decision to impose auto tariffs on car and auto part imports, deciding against ratcheting up trade disputes or impacting talks with European nations and Japan. Continue reading
May 16 Watch 7:58 News Wrap: Trump proposes partial overhaul for U.S. immigration In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump announced his new plan to reform the nation’s immigration system, including admitting more highly skilled workers and giving them priority over those with family already inside the U.S. Trump said the current rules… Continue watching
May 16 Watch 7:54 Why Sen. Scott blames Schumer for stalled Hurricane Michael relief More than 200 days have passed since Hurricane Michael hit Florida with devastating Category 5 force -- but a corresponding disaster relief bill is still yet to be passed. Amna Nawaz talks to Florida Sen. Rick Scott, who was the… Continue watching
May 16 Trump pardons ex-media mogul who wrote flattering book about him By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Conrad Black, whose empire once included the Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Telegraph of London, The Jerusalem Post and small papers across the U.S. and Canada, has described President Donald Trump as an old friend. Continue reading
May 16 Trump financial disclosure shows revenue steady at key properties By Bernard Condon, Stephen Braun, Associated Press While Trump has refused to release his tax records, he has been filing the less-specific financial disclosure reports since he began running for president. They list revenues rather than profits, and many figures are given in ranges rather than specific… Continue reading
May 16 Pelosi slams Trump immigration plan By Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Donald Trump's emphasis on merit-based immigration is "condescending" because families have merit, too. Continue reading
May 16 What's in Trump's immigration proposal By Yamiche Alcindor President Donald Trump's latest immigration plan would remake the family-based immigration system, and place a priority on skill-based visas, among other changes. Continue reading
May 16 WATCH: Pelosi says 'nothing is off the table' to enforce subpoenas By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she hopes it doesn't come to fining Trump administration officials in Democrats' push to make the White House to comply with subpoenas for information. Continue reading