Mar. 24, 2017 9:39 p.m. EDT
News: Health care reform indefinitely on hold and wiretapping investigations raise questions of Trump’s credibility
President Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the Republican health care reform bill from the House floor Friday after it became clear it did not have the votes to pass. Moments after the decision, Trump told The Washington Post's Robert Costa that he is open to a bipartisan deal in the future.
Mar. 10, 2017 9:43 p.m. EST
News: Massive cuts to HUD budget, Huntsman tapped as ambassador to Russia and Trump's new travel ban
In President Trump's proposed budget, the Department of Housing and Urban Development could lose $6 billion and would cut housing and meal assistance. The State Department's budget could be cut by 37 percent. Former Ambassador to China and Utah Gov. Jon Huntstman, a notable Trump critic during the campaign, has been tapped by the president as the new ambassador to Russia.
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. 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 9:16 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.
Jan. 13, 2017 9:40 p.m. EST
News: Trump answers questions about ties to Russia one week before inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump's vow to have better relations with Russia continue to cast a cloud over his transition to the White House as the 45th president. Trump's repeated praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin has put the president-elect at odds with the intelligence community and members of his own party on Capitol Hill.
Jan. 06, 2017 9:21 p.m. EST
News: Packed confirmation hearing schedule, Russia's misinformation campaign and Trump's remaining 600+ vacancies
It's just two weeks from Inauguration Day, but Donald Trump still has over 600 Senate-confirmable nominees to announce. His skeleton White House staff includes 22 top-level advisers, many of whom lack experience in executive governing. Next week, the Senate will begin confirmation hearings on several cabinet officials.
Jan. 06, 2017 9:14 p.m. EST
News: Trump briefed on intel report blaming Putin for election meddling and Congress returns to debate Obamacare
U.S. intelligence agencies briefed President-elect Donald Trump on a new report on cyberattacks on the Democratic National Committee and government agencies that found Russia committed the attacks to help Trump's campaign. Plus, the Republican-led Congress returned for a new session and started to debate two key Trump campaign promises.
Dec. 30, 2016 4:45 p.m. EST
News: U.S. sanctions Russia for election hacks, Kerry rebukes Israeli settlements and Trump expresses frustration with Obama’s policies
The Obama administration announced new economic sanctions against Russia in response to the Kremlin's involvement in computer hacking meant to disrupt the presidential election. President-elect Trump said the U.S. should "get on with our lives." While Russia has not yet retaliated for the sanctions, Vladimir Putin may respond in the future.
