Jan 30 Democrats' opening border plan offers no money for Trump's wall By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats in the House offered a border security plan on Wednesday that would not provide a penny for Donald Trump's border wall. Instead it includes new money for customs agents, scanners, aircraft and boats to police the border, and to… Continue reading
Jan 30 WATCH: Congressional committee meets on border security deal for first time By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats offered to boost border security spending and leaders of both sides flashed signs of flexibility as congressional talks began Wednesday aimed at resolving the standoff with President Donald Trump that sparked the just-ended 35-day partial government shutdown. Continue reading
Jan 30 Foxconn shifts focus of Wisconsin project away from manufacturing jobs By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Foxconn Technology Group said Wednesday it is shifting the focus of its planned $10 billion Wisconsin campus away from blue-collar manufacturing to a research hub, while insisting it remains committed to creating 13,000 jobs as promised. Continue reading
Jan 30 Trump pushes back on intelligence assessment of North Korea By Associated Press "Perhaps Intelligence should go back to school!" Trump tweeted. Continue reading
Jan 30 Trump says 'wall' must be part of lawmakers' border deal By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press Capitol Hill negotiators are hopeful of an agreement as they officially kick off talks on a homeland security spending bill stalled over funding for President Donald Trump's proposed border wall. Continue reading
Jan 29 Border deal doesn't need word 'wall,' House GOP leader McCarthy says By Alan Fram, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The remark by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., came a day before Republican and Democratic congressional bargainers begin meetings aimed at striking a deal on a border security package. Continue reading
Jan 29 3 things to watch for from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The Federal Reserve is set Wednesday to leave its key short-term interest rate alone and to signal that it will remain cautious this year about raising rates further. Continue reading
Jan 29 Trump friend Roger Stone pleads not guilty in Russia probe case By Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Roger Stone, a longtime adviser and confidant of President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges in the Russia investigation after a publicity-filled few days spent torching the probe as politically motivated. Continue reading
Jan 29 Most Americans think the nation is on the wrong track, poll shows By Michelle R. Smith, Emily Swanson, Associated Press Seventy percent of Americans say the United states is headed the wrong direction, up from 59 percent in December. Continue reading
Jan 28 WATCH: Trump will make up for 'shortcomings' if Congress fails on border deal, Sanders says By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The best budget "fix is to be able to do it legislatively," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Monday. But, she added, "If Congress doesn't do their job, then the president will be forced to make up for all… Continue reading