Mar. 10, 2017 9:42 p.m. EST
News: President Trump tries to sell wary Republicans on health care replacement and WikiLeaks details CIA spying tactics
House Republicans unveiled their long-promised plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, but the bill faces growing opposition from Democrats and Republicans as well as health care stakeholders. President Trump placed his weight fully behind the bill and tried to convince wary Republicans to support their campaign promise. Meanwhile, Trump accused his predecessor of wiretapping his campaign.
Mar. 03, 2017 9:30 p.m. EST
News: Pastor from Trump inauguration creates safe haven for undocumented immigrants
Sam Rodriguez, Jr., the pastor who delivered a prayer at Donald Trump's inauguration, is setting up a safe haven for undocumented immigrants at his Sacramento church. With uncertainty about Trump's immigration policies, Rodriguez says half a dozen families have sought refuge at his church. Also, President Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress this week.
Mar. 03, 2017 9:29 p.m. EST
News: AG Jeff Sessions under fire amid new questions about Trump administration ties to Russia
Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from any investigation into Russia's communication with Trump campaign officials during the 2016 election. Sessions had two conversations with Russia's ambassador last year, which he did not disclose in his confirmation hearing. Can the White House turn the page from the ongoing questions about Russia meddling in the election?
Feb. 28, 2017 6:53 p.m. EST
News: President Obama's first address to Congress
One month after his inauguration, President Obama delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress—and there was much to address. With an economy spiraling out of control and wars raging in the Middle East, Obama laid out his $3.6 trillion budget proposal and promised to end the Iraq War by 2010. The president and his team framed the ambitious plans as “keeping his commitments” from the campaign, as the Washington Post’s Dan Balz said in 2009. In his first joint session address Tues...
Feb. 24, 2017 9:29 p.m. EST
News: Latino activists fight Trump's agenda and Democrats search for new leader and path forward
As President Trump prepares to deliver a joint address to Congress, Hispanic political leaders are meeting in Washington to figure out how to combat his agenda on immigration and deportations. Democrats are picking a new leader for their party who will have to focus on winning back control of Congress and state houses across the country.
Feb. 24, 2017 9:25 p.m. EST
News: Is President Trump redefining the Republican Party? Plus, angry voters voice discontent in town halls.
President Trump riled up conservative voters in a fiery speech at CPAC Friday where he took on his favorite foil -- the press. After one month in the Oval Office, is Trump changing the core of the Republican Party? All week long Republican lawmakers have seen voter frustration up close in boisterous town hall meetings across the country.
Feb. 17, 2017 9:50 p.m. EST
News: FBI director briefs Intel Committee, Trump address Congressional Black Caucus and VP Pence's role in the White House
During his first press conference, President Trump had a much-discussed interaction with reporter April Ryan who asked the president if he intended to consult the Congressional Black Caucus about his urban agenda. Plus, in the aftermath of the firing, Dan Balz discusses the role of Vice President Mike Pence in the White House and as a liaison to Congress.
Feb. 17, 2017 9:48 p.m. EST
News: President Trump defends administration from Russia concerns in first solo press conference
In a 77-minute press conference, President Trump defended his administration's accomplishments and shifted blame for its shortcomings just one month after taking the oath of office. His first solo news conference came just days after his national security adviser was asked to resign and new questions were raised about his campaign and administration's contact with Russian officials.
Feb. 10, 2017 9:24 p.m. EST
News: Angry constituents pack Congressional town halls and Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway faces ethics probe
Republican and Democratic lawmakers are facing angry constituents in town hall meetings across the country. Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz was booed and faced shouts of "Do your job!" during a town hall in Utah. Is this the beginning of a new movement that mirrors the tea party? Plus, Kellyanne Conway, a key adviser to Trump, is facing ethics questions after promoting Ivanka Trump products.
Feb. 10, 2017 9:16 p.m. EST
News: Trump administration considers next steps after court upholds travel ban freeze
After a federal appeals rejected a Trump administration bid to reinstate a controversial travel ban executive order, President Trump is considering next steps which could include issuing a new order or appealing to the Supreme Court. The president's nominee to the Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch, distanced himself from Trump's comments about judges.
