Dec 15 White House to push merit-based immigration in new campaign By Zeke Miller and Jill Colvin, Associated Press The White House is embarking on a major campaign to turn public opinion against the nation's largely family-based immigration system ahead of an all-out push next year to move toward a more merit-based structure. Continue reading
Dec 15 WATCH: Tillerson backtracks on offer of unconditional North Korea talks By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's declaration before the U.N. Security Council marked a stunning reversal after he proposed discussions with Pyongyang without preconditions earlier this week. Continue reading
Dec 15 WATCH: Trump calls for death penalty for anyone who kills a police officer By Joshua Barajas and Associated Press The president was warmly received by the crowd of local law enforcement officers who cheered his calls for a crackdown on gangs and an end to chain migration. Continue reading
Dec 15 Homeland Security adds new requirements for visa waiver countries By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program are now being asked to fully comply with a program in which they use U.S. counterterrorism information to screen travelers. Continue reading
Dec 15 Senate may put off most anticipated Russian investigation findings By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press With no firm conclusions yet on whether President Donald Trump's campaign may have coordinated with Russia, the Senate intelligence committee could delay answering that question. Continue reading
Dec 15 Most Americans believe Trump trying to obstruct Russia probe, poll finds By Chad Day and Emily Swanson, Associated Press The survey also shows that Americans are unhappy with the way President Donald Trump is dealing with the investigations led by Congress and special counsel Robert Mueller. Continue reading
Dec 15 Trump says FBI handling of Clinton probe was ‘really disgraceful’ By Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump laced into FBI leadership Friday, while proclaiming his loyalty and support for law enforcement in an address at the agency's training academy. Continue reading
Dec 14 In phone call, Trump and Putin talk economy, North Korean nuclear threat By Associated Press The two presidents spoke by phone following Putin's annual press conference in Moscow. Continue reading
Dec 14 Problems for some babies with Zika continue long after birth By Michael Rios Children born with the Zika virus and microcephaly endure motor impairments, seizures, difficulties with sleeping and feeding, and hearing and vision problems between 19 and 24 months, a new study finds. Continue reading
Dec 14 Interior Department says 1 in 3 employees report being harassed By Associated Press The Bureau of Indian Affairs and National Park Service reported the most incidents. Continue reading