Trump to push Obamacare repeal in lunch with senators

Facing a do-or-die moment to pass health care reform through the Senate, President Donald Trump will have lunch with 13 consequential Republican senators on Tuesday to push repealing Obamacare, according to a White House official. In recent weeks, Trump has stressed the need for Republicans to come together to repeal the Affordable Care Act, President Barack Obama's sweeping health care law.

Ap Fact Check: The trophies in Trump’s display Cabinet

President Donald Trump, accompanied by, from left, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, smile during a Cabinet meeting, Monday, June 12, 2017, in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington. less President Donald Trump, accompanied by, from left, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, smile during a Cabinet meeting, Monday, June 12, 2017, in the ... more Secretary of State Rex Tillerson talks with President Donald Trump during a Cabinet meeting, Monday, June 12, 2017, in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington.

Trump may – terminate’ Russia probe’s Mueller says president’s pal

High-profile supporters of Donald Trump are turning on the man investigating Russian interference in the US election and possible collusion with the president's campaign - with one suggesting Mr Trump was considering "terminating" him. As special counsel Robert Mueller builds his legal team, Mr Trump's allies have begun raising questions about the former FBI director's impartiality, implying he cannot be trusted to lead the probe.

Donald Trump’s Twitter-ready resignation letter

Speaking of law and order, as my last act as president, I am pardoning some members of my campaign staff and administration. Donald Trump's Twitter-ready resignation letter Speaking of law and order, as my last act as president, I am pardoning some members of my campaign staff and administration.

Fresh questions for Sessions and he’ll answer in public

Attorney General Jeff Sessions, facing fresh questions about his Russian contacts during the election campaign and his role in the firing of James Comey, will be interrogated in a public hearing by former Senate colleagues on Tuesday. The appearance before the Senate intelligence committee comes one week after former FBI Director Comey cryptically told lawmakers the bureau had expected Sessions to recuse himself weeks before he did from an investigation into contacts between Trump campaign associates and Russia during the 2016 election.

Trump touts investment and jobs in infrastructure push

House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. center and Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn R-Texas right listen to President Donald Trump left speak during Trump's meeting with House and Senate Leadership in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington Although infrastructure was initially seen as a policy priority on which Republican and Democrats could work together, Democrats have balked at Trump's plans for financing improvements, arguing they would result in taxpayer-funded corporate profits and cause costs to be offloaded onto consumers.

Defense chief ‘shocked’ by poor state of US combat readiness

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis declared Monday that he was "shocked" upon his return to the Pentagon by the poor state of the U.S. military's readiness for combat. He put most of the blame on Congress for its inability to approve budgets on time or repeal a law that strictly limits defense spending.

Senate Republicans and Democrats agree on new sanctions against Russia

Senate Republicans and Democrats reached agreement late Monday on a new package of sanctions on Russia amid the firestorm over Russia's meddling in the presidential election and investigations into Moscow's possible collusion with members of President Donald Trump's campaign. Top lawmakers on two committees - Banking and Foreign Relations - announced the deal, which would require a congressional review if a president attempts to ease or end current penalties.

Trump cheerleaders turn on special counsel Mueller

Outgoing FBI director Robert Mueller speaks during an interview at FBI headquarters, in Washington on Aug. 21, 2013. Muller, the special counsel investigating possible ties between President Donald TrumpA AE'ATMs campaign and RussiaA AE'ATMs government has taken over a separate criminal probe involving former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, and may expand his inquiry to investigate the roles of the attorney general and deputy attorney general in the firing of FBI Director James Comey, The Associated Press has learned.

Fresh questions for Sessions – and he’ll answer in public

Attorney General Jeff Sessions, facing fresh questions about his Russian contacts during the election campaign and his role in the firing of James Comey, will be interrogated in a public hearing by former Senate colleagues on Tuesday. The appearance before the Senate intelligence committee comes one week after former FBI Director Comey cryptically told lawmakers the bureau had expected Sessions to recuse himself weeks before he did from an investigation into contacts between Trump campaign associates and Russia during the 2016 election.