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McCain Votes No, Dealing Potential Death Blow To Republican Health Care Efforts
Thursday, July 27, 2017
After a week of high drama, another played out in the early hours of Friday with Sen. John McCain joining two moderate Republicans, two independents and every Democrat in voting against the bill.
FACT CHECK: Newt Gingrich's Scathing Critique Of Trump's Justice Department
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Newt Gingrich met with President Trump on Tuesday, then went on NPR the next day and blasted the Justice Department.
Trump's Boy Scouts Speech And The Thin Line Between Openness And Recklessness
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
The president seemed to be in campaign mode in a stop in West Virginia on Monday, mixing politics, insults and saltiness. The problem is he was doing it in front of adolescent boys in the Boy Scouts.
Trump Tweets Early, Pushes GOP To Repeal And Replace Obamacare
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Before 7 a.m. Tuesday, President Trump had fired off seven different messages on Twitter. Amid it all, he urged the Senate to repeal Obamacare which they may take a step toward doing on Tuesday.
John McCain Makes Dramatic Return Amid Political Storm
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
The Arizona senator, recently diagnosed with brain cancer, was back in the Senate Tuesday, casting a crucial vote to move forward on debate to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.
Kushner Says He Did Not Collude With Russia During 2016 Campaign
Monday, July 24, 2017
Senior adviser Jared Kushner states that during the presidential campaign he had "hardly any" contact with Russia representatives. He is set to participate in a closed-door meeting with senators.
Politics: Trump Lashes Out At Sessions; McCain Diagnosed With Brain Cancer
Thursday, July 20, 2017
In an interview with The New York Times, President Trump criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former FBI Director James Comey. Also, Sen. John McCain has been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Morning News Brief: Trump Blasts Sessions, DeVos Talks To Conservative Activists
Thursday, July 20, 2017
In a new interview, President Trump criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Also, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos faces protesters in Colorado, and ICE agents say their work has recently changed.
Where The Senate Health Care Defeat Leaves Trump, GOP
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Republicans are continuing to vow not to work with Democrats. Instead, the president is encouraging a full repeal and passing a new bill. Senate leadership is pushing along similar lines.
With Two More Defections Tabling Health Care Bill, What's Next For GOP?
Monday, July 17, 2017
NPR political editor Domenico Montanaro explains the future for Republicans' health care efforts after senators from Utah and Kansas announced they wouldn't support consideration of the current bill.
Donald Trump Jr. Releases Email Exchange That Set Up Meeting With Russian Lawyer
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
The president's son has tweeted out the email chain that set up his controversial meeting with a Russian lawyer during the presidential campaign.
QUIZ: 11 Random Facts About Independence Day For Your Backyard Party
Tuesday, July 04, 2017
How many people lived in the original 13 Colonies? How much do we import in American flags? The pressing questions to get you through July Fourth.
Dozens Of States Reject Trump Administration Voter Initiative
Tuesday, July 04, 2017
The Commission on Election Integrity asked for details on voters, seeking evidence of fraud. Many states can't legally comply with the request which grew out of the president losing the popular vote.
Morning News Brief: GOP Continues Work On Health Care Bill, JAY-Z Releases New Album
Friday, June 30, 2017
Republican senators are working on revisions to their health care plan. Also, Hong Kong is marking 20 years under Chinese rule, and rapper JAY-Z has a new album.
Week In Politics: Senators Work On Health Care Bill While Trump Tweets
Friday, June 30, 2017
This week Republican senators postponed a vote on their health care bill but continued to make changes. Also, President Trump received bipartisan criticism for a crude tweet.
What The Democratic Loss in Georgia Means For The Midterms
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Everyone wants to take credit for wins, and fingers get pointed in every direction for losses. But what can be read into a special election more than a year out from congressional elections?
Week In Politics: Cuba, DACA And Tweets
Saturday, June 17, 2017
This week President Trump rolled back openings with Cuba and said some protections for immigrants in the country illegally will remain. He also lashed out on Twitter about the Russia investigation.
Morning News Brief: Russia Investigation Widens; Neighbors Discuss Baseball Shooter
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Devlin Barrett of The Washington Post talks about the widening Russia investigation, reported to include Trump. And we hear from neighbors of the gunman who shot at Republican members of Congress.
Trump Conflates 'Phony Collusion' And Possible Obstruction Of Justice Investigation
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
As part of the DOJ Russia investigation, special counsel Robert Mueller's team is looking into whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.
Sanders Of Supporter And Alleged Shooter: 'Violence Of Any Kind Is Unacceptable'
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
The Vermont senator, who led a left-wing effort that nearly snagged him the Democratic presidential nomination, said the alleged shooter at a congressional baseball practice was a campaign volunteer.