Words of support from Trump, Obama, Bush and Clinton

Several Republican senators learned of the news during a meeting about health care, North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven told CNN, adding that there was "stunned disbelief" in the room and they prayed for McCain." Senator John McCain has always been a fighter," President Donald Trump said in a statement.

Castro: 2nd Trump-Putin meeting is ‘not normal’

Rep. Joaquin Castro said Wednesday that the circumstances of the second meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit earlier this month are "not normal." A senior White House official told CNN the discussion -- which was not disclosed at the time -- lasted "nearly an hour."

Mitch McConnell, master lawmaker, taking the hit for health bill failure

Donald Trump is taking the heat for the implosion of the Senate health care bill, which is what happens when you're president and your party controls both houses of Congress. But there is another Republican who is getting pummeled in the press.

Trump Declines Invitation to Speak at NAACP Convention

The White House said Wednesday that President Donald Trump has declined an invitation to speak at the NAACP's annual convention next week in Baltimore, leading the nation's oldest civil rights organization to question the president's commitment to his African American constituents. "During his campaign, President Trump asked us 'what do you have to lose?'" NAACP Board Chairman Leon Russell said.

Trump stops hundreds of planned regulations

The Trump administration has withdrawn or delayed 860 proposed regulations in its first five months, the beginnings of a regulatory overhaul meant to bolster economic growth. Federal agencies have withdrawn 469 proposed regulations compared to a fall 2016 report when Barack Obama was president, according to figures the White House budget office.

Trump’s embrace of Russia making top advisers wary

The budget plan unveiled Tuesday is crucial because its passage would pave the way to pass a tax overhaul this fall without the fear of a filibuster by Senate Democrats. The budget plan unveiled Tuesday is crucial because its passage would pave the way to pass a tax overhaul this fall without the fear of a filibuster by Senate Democrats.

CBO: Senate Republican Obamacare repeal plan would increase uninsured by 32 million in 2026

CBO says Senate's repeal bill could make insurance market unstable, increase premiums and dramatically increase the number of people without insurance. CBO: Senate Republican Obamacare repeal plan would increase uninsured by 32 million in 2026 CBO says Senate's repeal bill could make insurance market unstable, increase premiums and dramatically increase the number of people without insurance.

Trump exhorts Senate anew to rid US of Obamacare

Lecturing fellow Republicans, President Donald Trump summoned GOP senators to the White House Wednesday and told them face-to-face they must not leave town for their August recess without sending him an "Obamacare" repeal bill to sign. Senators responded by vowing to revive legislative efforts left for dead twice already this week.

Around 155 arrested in Capitol protests

U.S. Capitol Police say they've arrested around 155 demonstrators in Senate office buildings as Republicans continue working on legislation to eliminate much of President Barack Obama's health care law. Arrests of demonstrators opposing the GOP effort have been occurring frequently.