Mar 26 Trump calls for striking down ‘Obamacare’ and Democrats cry foul By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The Trump administration has told a federal appeals court it wants the entire Affordable Care Act struck down, an outcome that could leave millions uninsured and re-ignite a winning political issue for Democrats. Continue reading
Mar 26 2020 hopeful Pete Buttigieg makes gains in crowds, TV spots and campaign cash By Sara Burnett, Associated Press The enthusiastic crowds of hundreds who've packed his first two stops have been much larger than the 37-year-old mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and his team expected. Continue reading
Mar 26 Kamala Harris promises teachers a raise if she’s elected president By Juana Summers, Associated Press In new details released Tuesday, the Democrat's campaign described the underpayment of teachers as a "national failure that's holding America back" and said that "we've failed to give teachers the respect and resources they deserve."… Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: Senate defeats proposal to take up Green New Deal Majority Republicans forced the vote Tuesday as they try to turn the Green New Deal into a wedge issue in the 2020 elections. Democrats called the GOP's move a "sham" and said it carries its own political risk. Continue reading
Mar 26 Supreme Court seems wary of limiting partisan map drawing By Associated Press The high court on Tuesday was hearing more than two hours of arguments in two cases involving the issue. The first case involves North Carolina's heavily Republican congressional map, and the second involves a map drawn by Democrats in Maryland. Continue reading
Mar 26 Lawmakers denounce plan to divert military money for border wall By Lolita Baldor, Robert Burns, Associated Press Both Republicans and Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee said there is little support for tapping military construction projects for the wall, about a week after Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan sent a list of vulnerable projects to Capitol… Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: Pelosi unveils plan to strengthen Affordable Care Act as Trump revives push to end it By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Elana Schor, Associated Press House Democrats on Tuesday unveiled legislation to shore up the Affordable Care Act and expand enrollment to millions more people. Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: Jussie Smollett says he wants to move on with his life By Associated Press The "Empire" actor spoke to reporters Tuesday after his attorneys said prosecutors dropped felony charges against him during a Chicago court hearing. Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: House fails to override Trump veto of his border emergency By Alan Fram, Associated Press The Democratic-controlled House fell short Tuesday in its effort to override President Donald Trump's first veto, handing him a victory in his effort to spend billions more for constructing barriers along the Southwest border than Congress has approved. Continue reading
Mar 26 Jussie Smollett’s attorneys say all criminal charges dropped By Amanda Seitz, Michael Tarm, Associated Press Attorneys for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett said Tuesday that charges alleging he lied to police about a racist and homophobic attack have been dropped. Continue reading