Jan 29 WATCH: White House says Trump not involved in FBI Deputy Director McCabe’s departure Sarah Huckabee Sanders said "the president wasn't part of this decision-making process" but that he stands by his criticism of McCabe, who played a central role in the Hillary Clinton email probe and the ongoing investigation of Russian interference in… Continue reading
Jan 29 FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe leaving post early By Eric Tucker, Sadie Gurman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a frequent target of President Donald Trump's criticism who led the bureau for months last year following the firing of James Comey, is leaving his position ahead of a previously planned retirement this… Continue reading
Jan 29 Powerful GOP Appropriations chair Frelinghuysen to retire By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Veteran Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, the powerful chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election and will retire at the end of his term. Continue reading
Jan 29 In State of Union, Trump to make his case on economy By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Seeking to move past the shadow of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump intends to use his first State of the Union address to cite economic progress under his watch while pushing for bipartisanship with Democrats on issues… Continue reading
Jan 28 Controversial fossil hints Homo sapiens blazed a trail out of Africa earlier than thought By Kate Wong, Scientific American The jaw fragment suggests our species began traveling abroad 50,000 years earlier than previously thought. Continue reading
Jan 28 Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad dies at 91 By Michael D. Regan The billionaire began his business at the age of 17, eventually turning home-assembled products into the largest furniture retailer. Continue reading
Jan 28 One year after the first travel ban, artists from affected countries share their stories By Pavni Mittal "Before We Were Banned," an art show, celebrates the work and experience of artists who trace their lineage to the seven Muslim-majority countries affected by the first travel ban. Continue reading
Jan 28 2 GOP senators say party should consider returning Wynn money By Associated Press Two Republican senators say their party should immediately consider returning contributions from casino mogul Steve Wynn in light of sexual harassment allegations against him. Continue reading
Jan 28 Battered but still loyal to Trump, Sessions endures as AG By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will soon mark his first year on the job, having survived a barrage of insults from President Donald Trump, antipathy from some Justice Department employees and even calls from some fellow Republicans for him to… Continue reading
Jan 28 Amid turmoil, Trump seeking a reset with State of the Union By Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump will look to reset his term with his first State of the Union address, arguing that his tax cut and economic policies will benefit all Americans. Continue reading