Trump Signs Executive Order Reinstating Ban On Funding And Promoting Abortions Overseas

President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday reinstating a Republican policy that would ban U.S. aid to groups that provide or promote abortions overseas. U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order on U.S. withdrawal from the Trans Pacific Partnership while flanked by Vice President Mike Pence and White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington January 23, 2017.

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017: ACA repeal threatens rural hospitals,…

We all can guess what will happen to the 80,000 Mainers who obtained medical insurance under the Affordable Care Act when the Republicans repeal it . Our neighbors, friends and family members who received coverage as a result of the act will go without medical insurance, jeopardizing their health and their pocketbooks.

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President Donald Trump's blunt declaration during his stark inaugural address now becomes a yardstick to judge his administration's ability to fundamentally reshape America's politics and global posture. The first weekday of the new White House opens a new chapter in the story of Trump the politician.

Deadly weather wreaks havoc across Southeast, West Coast

In the Southeast, storms killed at least 18 people -- 14 in Georgia and four in Mississippi -- and two people died in California after heavy rains hit the region. In Northern California's Mendocino County, a 125-foot-tall oak tree fell into a single-story apartment, killing a 36-year-old woman on Saturday morning, Capt.

18 die amid apparent winter tornadoes, other storms in South

People stop to take a photo of a gas station damaged by an apparent tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Albany, Ga. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Cook, that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms.

Trump’s ‘running war’ on the media undermines trust

An image of the inauguration of President Donald Trump is displayed behind White House press secretary Sean Spicer as he speaks at the White House, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington. An image of the inauguration of President Donald Trump is displayed behind White House press secretary Sean Spicer as he speaks at the White House, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington.

Rubio faces moment of truth on secretary of state vote

In this Jan. 11, 2017, file photo, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., questions Secretary of State-designate Rex Tillerson during Tillerson's confirmation hearing before the committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Rubio's moment of truth is at hand as a Senate committee prepares to vote on Tillerson.

Despite GOP pressure, Rubio remains a Tillerson holdout

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., left, questions secretary of state nominee Rex Tillerson during his Jan. 11 Senate confirmation hearing. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., left, questions secretary of state nominee Rex Tillerson during his Jan. 11 Senate confirmation hearing.

Death toll rises to 15, at least 43 injured following SWGA storms

Death toll rises to 15, at least 43 injured following SWGA storm - KSLA News 12 Shreveport, Louisiana News Weather & Sports The death toll in Southwest Georgia after severe weather swept through the area has now risen to 15. Due to associations with wind and flooding, several schools and universities have been closed or are delayed from opening Monday. Due to associations with wind and flooding, several schools and universities have been closed or are delayed from opening Monday.

Millions Reportedly Missing After Gambia’s Longtime Leader Flees

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At Least 18 Dead Over 48 Hours as Tornadoes Wreak Havoc in the South

In the end the Scottsbluff Bearcats improved to 15-1 with... -- It's official- the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons are set to face-off in Super Bowl LI.The Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 44-21 in the... -- President Trump came face-to-face with FBI Director James Comey on Sunday after questions circulated whether Comey would stay on the job for the rest of his te... -- Actor Blair Underwood, Priyanka Chopra and the rest of the cast returns to the twisty spy thriller Quantico on Monday night, in a move to a 10 p.m. time slot for... -- United Airlines has lifted a ground stop on all of its domestic flights after the airline said it experienced an IT issue Sunday evening.Flights resumed at 9 p.m... -- Darick Mead didn't want to propose to his girlfriend of a year and a half while she was pregnant with their first child."

Bikers for Trump look to exercise some political muscle

The bikers stood out at the weekend's inauguration events in Washington with their leathers and colors, a visual reminder of the often-overlooked Americans who came out of the woodwork to unexpectedly propel Donald Trump to the White House. Bikers for Trump grew from a quirky fan club to a grass-roots political phenomenon and unofficial security detail at Trump campaign events - and the bikers are sticking around as shock troops for President Trump 's agenda, said Chris Cox , who founded the group that now boasts roughly 230,000 members.

Severe storms: Death toll hits 16 amid Southeast tornadoes

Powerful storms kicked up apparent tornadoes and pushed the weekend death toll to 16 people killed and dozens injured as a fast-moving storm system punched through the Southeast for a second day on Sunday, authorities said. An apparent tornado blew through a mobile home park early Sunday in southern Georgia's rural Cook County - sheering off siding, upending homes and killing seven people, local authorities said.

The Latest: Emergency official: More storm deaths in Georgia

Jeff Bullard sits in what used to be the foyer of his home as his daughter, Jenny Bullard, looks through debris at their home that was damaged by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Cook, that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms.

Schumer will oppose any ‘out of the mainstream’ Supreme Court pick

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday he opposes eight or nine of President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees -- and could also attempt to block his eventual Supreme Court nominee. "If the nominee is out of the mainstream, we will do our best to keep the seat open," Schumer, D-New York, told CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union" of the Supreme Court vacancy that Trump will get a shot at filling after majority Republicans blocked former President Barack Obama's nominee for a year.