Hatch: 'Nuclear option' looks necessary to approve Gorsuch
Sen. Orrin Hatch, the longest serving Republican in the Senate, predicted Monday that it will take a major change in the chamber's rules to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.
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Divisions remain when it comes to repealing Obamacare
There still hasn't been a breakthrough on health care despite President Donald Trump's continued claim that lawmakers are getting closer and closer to making one.
Trump, Egypt's leader bond over terror fight
President Donald Trump warmly welcomed his Egyptian counterpart to the White House on Monday in a visit that's meant to signal a shift in the US approach to Egypt, but could leave both Trump and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi disappointed.
Trump won't throw out first pitch, but not because he can't
President Donald Trump won't be throwing the first pitch out at an Opening Day baseball game Monday. But it isn't because the reality star-turned-President can't get the ball over the plate.
Mexico doubles down on pivot away from U.S.
Mexico is about to take another step to pivot its economy away from the U.S. and President Trump.
South Korean company to China: Don't blame us for THAAD missiles
The South Korean company feeling the brunt of China's anger over a controversial U.S. missile system has a message for Beijing: Don't blame us.
Official: Trump senior adviser Jared Kushner travels to Iraq
President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, is in Iraq.
Judge denies Trump's free speech defense in protester case
A federal judge has rejected President Donald Trump's free speech defense against a lawsuit accusing him of inciting violence against protesters during his campaign.
Iowa GOP lawmakers drop 'fetal heartbeat' abortion bill
Iowa Republican lawmakers have dropped plans for what would have been among the nation's toughest abortion restrictions, retreating only a day after the proposal was announced.House GOP lawmakers announced Wednesday they removed language from a bill that called for a…
Trump says US is ready to act alone on North Korea
President Donald Trump says that the United States is prepared to act alone if China does not take a tougher stand against North Korea's nuclear program.
Trump's 'hard power budget' increases defense spending, cuts to State Dept, EPA
President Donald Trump released a $1.1 trillion budget outline Thursday that proposes a $54 billion increase in defense spending and corresponding cuts to non-defense spending at the State Department, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Environmental Protection Agency and the wholesale elimination of other federal programs.
To ban or not to ban: 10 states with plastic bag laws
Some U.S. states are banning plastic bags. Others are banning bans for the sake of business.
Who President Trump follows on Twitter
President Donald Trump follows only 43 people on Twitter. ������Here's a look at some of those who show up on his feed.
March 4 Trump rallies held across US
Supporters of President Donald Trump gathered across the country for the March 4 Trump rallies.
Rick Perry confirmed as energy secretary
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been confirmed by the Senate as secretary of energy, according to reports from The Associated Press and USA Today.
Trump delivers first speech to Congress
President Donald Trump opened his first address to Congress Tuesday by condemning the recent spate of threats against Jewish community centers, vandalism at Jewish cemeteries and the shooting of two Indian men in Kansas.
Conservatives gather for CPAC 2017
The Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, will be held February 22-25, 2017, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
A history of presidential firsts
The history of the American presidency is full of firsts -- from groundbreaking to the just plain goofy. In honor of Presidents Day, here are just a few.
Trump offers national security adviser job to Vice Adm. Harward
President Donald Trump has offered the national security adviser position to retired Vice Adm. Robert Harward, Reuters and Fox News reported Wednesday.
Andrew Puzder withdraws as labor secretary nominee
Andrew Puzder is withdrawing from his nomination for labor secretary, CNN and The Associated Press reported Wednesday.
Shulkin confirmed as Veterans Affairs secretary
David Shulkin has been confirmed as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs in a unanimous vote by the Senate.
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia through the years
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the longest-serving justice of current court, passed away Feb. 13, 2016. Today marks the one-year anniversary of his death.
Senate confirms Tom Price for HHS post
In a middle-of-the-night vote, the Senate confirmed Rep. Tom Price to be the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Senate confirms nomination of Tom Price as secretary of HHS
The U.S. Senate voted in the early morning hours Friday to confirm Tom Price as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, news outlets are reporting.
