Dec 05 WATCH: White House says Trump to deliver remarks amid signals to move U.S. embassy to Jerusalem By Joshua Barajas The White House also confirmed today that the president did talk with Arab leaders about his intentions to move the embassy, a move that would would ignite controversy in the Arab world. Continue reading
Dec 05 Read John Conyers’ letter to Congress saying he is retiring By Lisa Desjardins "Given the totality of the circumstance of not being afforded the right of due process, in conjunction with current health conditions and to preserve my legacy and good name, I am retiring," Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., wrote in his departure… Continue reading
Dec 05 Kennedy wrestles with wedding cake case at Supreme Court By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- His vote likely to decide the outcome, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy voiced competing concerns Tuesday about respecting the religious beliefs of a Colorado baker who wouldn't make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, and the gay… Continue reading
Dec 05 U.S. Rep. John Conyers announces he’s retiring today By Corey Williams, Associated Press DETROIT — U.S. Rep. John Conyers — beset with allegations of sexual harassment by former staff members — announced his retirement Tuesday, bringing to an end a more than five-decade run in the House. Continue reading
Dec 05 5 important stories you may have missed By Hannah Grabenstein, Erica R. Hendry, Joshua Barajas We take a moment every week to bring you important stories beyond the White House and the Capitol. Here’s what we’re reading now. Continue reading
Dec 05 WATCH: Paul Ryan to address next steps on tax overhaul By Associated Press House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., holds his weekly press briefing Tuesday at 10 a.m. EST, where he is expected to provide an update on the tax bill. Continue reading
Dec 05 Relative: Rep. Conyers won’t seek re-election due to health By Corey Williams, Associated Press DETROIT — A relative says John Conyers, who is battling sexual harassment allegations from former female staffers, won't seek re-election to a 28th term in Congress. Continue reading
Dec 04 Manafort wrote op-ed with colleague in Russia, federal prosecutors say By Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The op-ed was being drafted as late as last week, with Manafort currently under house arrest. Continue reading
Dec 04 Former Illinois Rep. John Anderson, who ran for president in 1980, dies at 95 By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Former longtime Illinois Congressman John Anderson, who ran for president as an independent in 1980, has died at age 95. Continue reading
Dec 04 Supreme Court says Trump’s travel ban can be fully enforced By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices say in an order Monday that the policy can take full effect even as legal challenges against it make their way through the courts. Continue reading