May 23 Trump seethes over Russia probe, calls for end to ‘SPYGATE’ By Anne Flaherty, Desmond Butler, Chad Day, Associated Press President Donald Trump escalated his efforts to discredit the Russia investigation Wednesday. "SPYGATE could be one of the biggest political scandals in history!" the president said in an early morning Twitter tirade. Continue reading
May 22 WATCH: Trump urges anti-abortion advocates to vote for Republicans By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Speaking at the Susan B. Anthony List’s annual “Campaign for Life Gala,” Trump took a victory lap for his anti-abortion policies and nominations of conservative justices to federal courts. But he warned the group that they must show up at… Continue reading
May 22 WATCH: Trump won’t say if he has confidence in Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein By Desmond Butler, Chad Day, Associated Press When asked if he has confidence in Rod Rosenstein, who is overseeing the special counsel's Russia investigation, Trump asked reporters to move on to another question. Continue reading
May 22 Ireland has some of the world’s most restrictive abortion laws. A vote this week could dial them back By Emily Cameron, Jesselyn Cook, GlobalBeat Irish citizens will head to the polls Friday for a nationwide referendum that could repeal a constitutional ban on abortion. Continue reading
May 22 Senate leaders say they’ve reached tentative deal on sexual harassment legislation By Associated Press Under the emerging deal, lawmakers "will have personal liability" for harassment claims against them. Continue reading
May 22 AP report: Pentagon adopts new restrictions on cell phones By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press After months of debate, the Defense Department approved Monday new restrictions for the use of cellphones and some other electronic devices in the Pentagon where classified information is present or discussed. But officials stopped far short of imposing an all-out… Continue reading
May 22 Trump appeals again to delay suit filed by ‘Apprentice’ contestant By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Trump’s lawyers filed notice late Monday that they’re asking the state Court of Appeals to freeze Summer Zervos’ suit while a lower appellate court considers Trump’s request to dismiss it or postpone it until after his presidency. Continue reading
May 22 Trump suggests North Korea summit could be delayed By Catherine Lucey, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that a planned historic meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un could be delayed, saying the summit "may not work out for June 12."… Continue reading
May 22 WATCH LIVE: Explosive eruption at Kilauea volcano, as lava threatens geothermal plant By Nsikan Akpan Early Tuesday morning, local news outlets reported another explosive eruption at the Kilauea summit, the fourth to strike the 4,000-foot-high cauldron in three days. Continue reading
May 22 Homeland Security head says she’s unaware Russia wanted Trump to win By Jill Colvin, Colleen Long, Associated Press "I do not believe I've seen that conclusion that the specific intent was to help President Trump win. I'm not aware of that," Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told reporters after briefing members of the House on election security efforts. Continue reading