Both Presidents Bush Denounce ‘Racial Bigotry’ After…

A day after President Trump defended the "very fine people" at a neo-Nazi rally in Charlottesville last weekend, the 41st and 43rd presidents of the United States put out a joint statement calling on all Americans to "reject racial bigotry, anti-Semitism and racism in all forms." Like many Republicans making similar condemnations this week, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush failed to mentioned Trump, the man who necessitated the statement.

Trump goes off notes to blame ‘both sides’ in deadly Virginia clash

President Trump's rhetoric about the weekend violence in Charlottesville, Va., raises new and troubling questions about his ability to lead, even among some supporters. President Donald Trump speaks to the media in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York on Aug. 15, 2017.

The Latest: Trump congratulates 2 candidates in GOP contest

President Donald Trump has congratulated both Alabama Sen. Luther Strange and former state Chief Justice Roy Moore for making it to the Republican runoff in the U.S. Senate race. Trump on Wednesday morning used his Twitter account to send congratulations to both men "for being the final two" in the GOP primary for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Congress should think twice on the Israel Anti-Boycott Act

Benjamin Louis Cardin Federal anti-BDS legislation - Common sense and constitutional Top Dem: Privatizing Afghanistan War would be 'affront' to US troops Open record laws should apply to private prisons, too MORE Rob Portman The fight to protect the Affordable Care Act isn't over GOP senators rally to McConnell's defense amid Trump attacks Sex trafficking bill would make the internet a wasteland MORE of Ohio introduced a bill in the Senate, the " Israel Anti-Boycott Act ." A similar bill was placed before the House of Representatives.

Hicks likely to become next WH communications director

Senior communications adviser Hope Hicks will likely take on the role of White House communications director, according to two sources inside the White House and one outside. Earlier this month, a White House official told CNN there were internal discussions that Stephen Miller, a senior adviser on policy, could be considered for an elevated communications role in addition to his current position.

Trego Manor will be closed

Following months of concern about the facility's financial situation and fines for health inspection violations, Trego County Manor will be closing in approximately 30 days. The decision was made official Tuesday evening during a joint meeting of the manor's board of directors and the Trego County Commission.

Firebrand judge Moore forces runoff in Alabama Senate race

Alabama's famed Ten Commandments judge, Roy Moore, has forced a Senate primary runoff with president-backed incumbent Sen. Luther Strange, setting up a September showdown that could be closely watched for clues about Republicans' prospects in 2018 midterm elections. Moore, who has twice been stripped of chief justice duties for stands over the Ten Commandments and against gay marriage, rode a tide of anti-Washington sentiment and his fame as an icon of the culture wars to lead the first round of voting and secure a runoff spot.

China urges US, North Korea to ‘hit the brakes’ on threats

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson listens as he is asked a question about North Korea after he spoke on the release of the 2016 annual report on International Religious Freedom, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, at the State Department in ... Researchers at one of the nation's top federal laboratories have used neutron beams and high-energy X-rays to produce the highest resolution scan ever done of the inner workings of a fossilized tyrannosaur skull. Researchers at one of the nation's top federal laboratories have used neutron beams and high-energy X-rays to produce the highest resolution scan ever done of the inner workings of a fossilized tyrannosaur skull.

Neutron beams, x-rays reveal more about T. rex relative

Researchers at one of the nation's top federal laboratories have used neutron beams and high-energy X-rays to produce the highest resolution scan ever done of the inner workings of a fossilized tyrannosaur skull. Researchers at one of the nation's top federal laboratories have used neutron beams and high-energy X-rays to produce the highest resolution scan ever done of the inner workings of a fossilized tyrannosaur skull.

Defiant Trump renews criticism of ‘both sides’ in protest

President Donald Trump defiantly blamed "both sides" for the weekend violence between white supremacists and counter-demonstrators in Virginia, seeking to rebuff the widespread criticism of his handling of the emotionally-charged protests while showing sympathy for the fringe group's efforts to preserve Confederate monuments. In doing so, Trump used the bullhorn of the presidency to give voice to the grievances of white nationalists, and aired some of his own.

Energy Secretary Perry visits Hanford

Energy Secretary Rick Perry, left, closely observes as worker trainers Joni Spencer, center, and Dean Beaver prepare to give a respirator demonstration Tuesday at the HAMMER Training Facility in Richland. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., stands next to Perry and Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., stands in between the workers at right.

Charlottesville re-revisted: Donald Trump backtracks, repeats that ‘there is blame on both sides’

Combative and insistent, President Donald Trump declared anew Tuesday "there is blame on both sides" for the deadly violence last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia, appearing to once again equate the actions of white supremacist groups and those protesting them. The president's comments effectively wiped away the more conventional statement he delivered at the White House a day earlier when he branded members of the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists who take part in violence as "criminals and thugs."

Report: Higher premiums if Trump halts ‘Obamacare’ subsidies

People buying individual health care policies would face sharply higher premiums, and some may be left with no insurance options if President Donald Trump makes good on his threat to stop "Obamacare" payments to insurers, congressional experts said Tuesday. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office also estimated that cutting off the payments would add $194 billion to federal deficits over a decade.

The Senate subway: The new epicenter of American democracy?

It's a slightly-comical transportation system in the bowels of the U.S. Capitol that few Americans know exist: the Senate subway system. Not subway like Metro - but two sets of tracks that carry underground trams ferrying lawmakers from Senate chambers to their office buildings, less than a third of a mile away.

The Latest: Light turnout in Alabama Senate primary

The Latest on Alabama's special primary election for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Attorney General Jeff Sessions : Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said Tuesday afternoon that turnout could be as low as 10 percent to 15 percent if the trend continues. Polling places across the state reported light traffic in the morning.