Trump hails passage of criminal justice bill
The Latest on the Senate’s consideration of criminal justice legislation (all times local): 9:30 p.m. President Donald Trump is hailing Senate passage of a sweeping criminal justice bill. Trump tweets,…
What Does Trump mean when he calls Cohen a ‘Rat’?
“Never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut.” That’s a famous line from Robert Di Niro’s organized crime boss character in the movie “Goodfellas.” But does that…
Former FBI Director James Comey says Republicans need to ‘stand up’ for rule of law after grilling on Capitol Hill
After giving more than five hours of testimony before two House committees on Capitol Hill Monday, frustrated former FBI Director James Comey took shots at some of President Donald Trump’s…
Two ex-business associates of Michael Flynn charged in plot centered on Turkish cleric
Two former business associates of Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, have been indicted for conspiring to influence both U.S. politicians and public opinion concerning a political…
Hispanic lawmakers head to border for answers in death of 7-year-old Jakelin Caal Maquin
As congressional Democrats call for investigations, members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus planned to inspect the U.S. Customs and Border Protection station where a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl was in U.S.…
White House closer to partial shutdown with wall demand
Pushing the government to the brink of a partial shutdown, the White House is insisting that Congress provide $5 billion to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border despite lawmaker…
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s team: FBI interview did not lead Michael Flynn to make false statements
The special counsel’s office has filed court documents in response to retired Army Lt. Gen Michael Flynn’s sentencing memorandum, in which attorneys for the former national security adviser suggested he…
Border Patrol defends handling, medical care of 7-year-old girl who died in custody
Department of Homeland Security and Border Patrol officials made a concerted effort Friday to explain the circumstances surrounding the death of a 7-year-old girl in government custody after she and…
Trump picks Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget as new acting White House chief of staff
President Donald Trump has tapped Mich Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget as acting White House chief of staff. Interested in Trump Administration? Add Trump Administration as…
Some romaine lettuce is safe to eat after E. coli outbreak, but caution urged
U.S. officials said Thursday they are cautiously optimistic that romaine lettuce tainted with E. coli that prompted a nationwide recall is off the market, but are warning the public to…