Former NJ Governor Corzine testifies in MF Global trial

Former New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine has begun testifying in the $3 billion trial between the brokerage he once ran, MF Global, and its accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers. The legal remnants of the brokerage are suing the accounting firm, claiming that its negligence and malpractice led to the collapse of MF Global.

Climate science cuts in Boulder could have economic impact

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration space weather forecasters Ken Tegnell, left, and Jeff Stankiewicz working together in January to monitor sun activity at the Space Weather Prediction Center on the NOAA campus in Boulder. The Trump administration's proposed slashing of the budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration continues to stir strong reactions in Boulder.

Congressman: “United States can and must do more to hold Azerbaijan accountable for its actions”

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Congressman Ed Royce addressed the Armenian Assembly of America's on March 4 at Gala "Celebrating the Future" night. Last Congress, Congressman Royce spearheaded a letter with Ranking Member Eliot Engel urging then-U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, James Warlick, to "publicly condemn specific acts of aggression along the line of contact."

Tammy Baldwin pressuring White House on buying American steel

On a conference call Wednesday, Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin says steel makers from Russia and China are stealing jobs away from American companies. "President Trump has said he supports buy America reform but he has not backed up those words with action," Baldwin said.

Ex-adviser’s tenuous ties to Trump campaign draw scrutiny

Page, o... Women seeking abortions and some basic services would face restrictions and have a tough time paying for some of that medical care under the Republicans' proposed health bill. U.S. employers are thought to have hired at a brisk pace in February, and the unemployment rate is expected to stay low _ a result that would provide further evidence of a consistently solid job market.

LA County joins efforts to ban toxic chemical from Torrance, Wilmington refineries

The county Board of Supervisors, prodded by increasing political and regulatory efforts to protect public health and safety, endorsed efforts Wednesday to ban highly toxic hydrofluoric acid from the two South Bay refineries that use the chemical. That has prompted the South Coast Air Quality Management District to propose banning the chemical by year's end .

Missouri Firefighters ‘whose sacrifices keep our families safe’ Meet with McCaskill

Senator, who spoke to International Association of Firefighters conference this week, meets with Missouri firefighters to discuss public safety, funding challenges Missouri's State Council of Firefighters today met with U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill to discuss their commitment to public safety and the funding challenges they face. McCaskill yesterday addressed the International Association of Firefighters, of which the Missouri group is a member.

Reed Talks ACA; Senators Wary Of Rising Costs

While U.S. Rep. Tom Reed said he stands for the repeal and replacement, U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer say the proposed bill will force middle-class families and senior citizens to pay more for less care.

The Latest: Trump picks Huntsman for Russia ambassador

Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md. listens as right as Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt. speaks to members of the media outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, March 8, 2017, following their meeting with President Donald Trump.

Democrats are holding up one of Trump’s best appointees

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events THOUGH PRESIDENT TRUMP'S opening weeks have been chaotic and dispiriting, the nation's new chief executive has still managed to make a few good choices. One of his best was nominating Rod J. Rosenstein to be the No.

Del. Governor denounces House GOP plan to repeal ACA

Delaware Governor John Carney says that the House GOP plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act would have dire consequences for his constituents. In a written statement on Tuesday Carney said the plan would reduce access to health care for Delaware families and "cost Delaware taxpayers millions each year."

VA expands mental health care for discharged veterans

Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin, addresses the House Veterans' Affairs Committee's hearing on the Veterans Affairs community care program, on Captiol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin, addresses the House Veterans' Affairs Committee's hearing on the Veterans Affairs community care program, on Captiol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 7, 2017.

Sean Spicer Instantly Regrets His Sarcasm On Trump’s Press Availability

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on Wednesday made the mistake of asking reporters if they wanted President Donald Trump to end his days-long refusal to speak on the record about a number of topics, including the baseless claim that he was illegally wiretapped by President Barack Obama. "Is it possible that we could see the president for a more general multi-question news conference," Real Clear Politics reporter Alexis Simendinger asked Spicer at Wednesday's briefing.

Senators seek evidence to support Trump’s wiretapping claim

The leaders of a congressional inquiry into Russia's efforts to sway the U.S. election called on the Justice Department Wednesday to produce any evidence that supports President Donald Trump's explosive wiretapping allegation. Declaring that Congress "must get to the bottom" of Trump's claim, Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., asked Acting Deputy Attorney General Dana Boente and FBI Director James Comey to produce the paper trail created when the Justice Department's criminal division secures warrants for wiretaps.

Susan Stamper Brown: Democrats Just Bullies with a Russian Fetish

One of the Democrats' latest Russian conspiracies is so terrifying, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer , D-N.Y., says it's giving him a "knot" in the pit of his stomach. A knot, because Attorney General Jeff Sessions didn't live in a bubble when he served in the Senate .

Top official overseeing Trumpa s D.C hotel is out at GSA as Democrats call for investigation of lease

A top government official overseeing federal buildings - including the historic tower that is home to President Donald Trump's D.C. hotel - is leaving the agency as it endures increasing criticism from congressional Democrats for not addressing a potential lease violation and other concerns stemming from the president's ownership of the project. Some members of Congress worry that Trump could appoint new leaders who will renegotiate the terms of the lease to eliminate any legal entanglements.