Aug 14 Former FBI lawyer to plead guilty in Trump-Russia probe review By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The case against Kevin Clinesmith is likely to be cheered by President Donald Trump and his supporters who've alleged wrongdoing in the FBI's investigation into whether Trump's campaign coordinated with Russia. A watchdog report accused Clinesmith of altering an email… Continue reading
Aug 13 Trump administration looks to ease showerhead water flow rules By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Wednesday's proposal would alter how a 1992 energy conservation law is interpreted, allowing showerheads with multiple nozzles to spray far more water. Officials say it is about consumer choice. Conservation and consumer experts call the proposal silly, unnecessary and wasteful. Continue reading
Aug 06 Commission rejects Trump push to move up or add debate against Biden By Zeke Miller, Associated Press In a letter to Trump's private attorney Rudy Giuliani, the commission writes that it is committed to its existing schedule of three debates between Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, and that it would consider adding a fourth debate… Continue reading
Jul 30 WATCH: Trump, Fauci encourage plasma donation after touring Red Cross headquarters By Associated Press President Donald Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci joined together to plea with those who have recovered from coronavirus to donate their plasma. Continue reading
Jul 23 Trump administration lets New Yorkers back into federal travelers program By Associated Press The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday it had lifted a ban that dates back to February. The administration cited a still-existing state law that lets immigrants in the country without legal authorization obtain state driver's licenses and limited federal… Continue reading
Jul 23 House Democrats try to check Trump’s pardon power By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press A House panel on Thursday plans to vote on legislation that is intended to discourage presidents from giving pardons to friends and family. The legislation would also ban presidents from pardoning themselves. Continue reading
Jul 17 Court backs Trump expansion of short-term health plans By Mark Sherman, Associated Press A divided federal appeals court has upheld the Trump administration's expansion of cheaper short-term health insurance plans as an alternative to the Affordable Care Act's costlier comprehensive insurance. Continue reading
Jul 17 Georgia mask debate ensnares Trump as Gov. Kemp battles Atlanta By Jeff Martin, Ben Nadler, Associated Press More than a dozen other cities and counties defied Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and issued local orders requiring that masks be worn in public. The dispute ratched up several notches this week, leading to tough talk from both the governor… Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: ‘The science should not stand in the way’ of schools reopening, McEnany says By Associated Press White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany will hold a news briefing on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
Jul 09 Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen back in federal prison By Associated Press The federal Bureau of Prisons told The Associated Press on Thursday that Cohen had "refused the conditions of his home confinement." The move comes weeks after the 53-year-old was released in late May to serve the remainder of his sentence… Continue reading