Trump tours private school in Florida, promoting choice

President Donald Trump greets fourth-grader Janayah Chatelier as U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos greets St. Andrew Catholic School fourth-grade teacher Jane Jones on Friday in Orlando, Florida. Looking on is Florida Gov. Rick Scott , Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and John Kirtley , a tax-credit scholarship proponent.

In Trump era, Oregon pot industry leaders surprisingly chill about possible crack-down

Deanna Perkins of Clackamas wears a pair of sunglasses to show her support at Portland's 17th annual Global Cannabis March, May 7, 2016 in downtown Portland. Pot insiders say they're hopeful, in part because the administration has signaled its support of states' rights and in part because state-authorized medical marijuana programs have legal protection.

U.S. State Dept criticized over quiet release of human rights report

The U.S. State Department released its annual report on human rights around the world on Friday but the release was overshadowed by criticism that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson gave the report little of the traditional attention or fanfare. Tillerson declined to unveil the report in person, breaking with precedent established during both Democratic and Republican administrations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) and Lukoil President Vagit…

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lukoil President Vagit Alekperov listen as U.S. Senator Charles Schumer gestures as he speaks about U.S.-Russian relations during the opening of Lukoil's gasoline station September 26, 2003 in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. Lukoil, a Russian oil company, acquired Getty Petroleum Marketing Inc. and its 1, 300 stations in November 2000.

The Latest: FCC says Schumer requested Jewish center waivers

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, center, member of Congress's bipartisan task force combating anti-Semitism, speaks during a news conference addressing bomb treats against Jewish organizations and vandalism at Jewish cemeteries, Friday March 3, 2017, in New York. At background left is Jonathan Miller, NYPD deputy commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism, and second from right is Arthur Schneier, senior rabbi at Park East Synagogue.

Vice President Mike Pence defends his use of private email account as governor of Indiana

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Trump, hitting back, uses 2003 photo to accuse Schumer of Putin ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lukoil President Vagit Alekperov listen as U.S. Senator Charles Schumer gestures as he speaks about U.S.-Russian relations during the opening of Lukoil's gasoline station September 26, 2003 in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. Lukoil, a Russian oil company, acquired Getty Petroleum Marketing Inc. and its 1, 300 stations in November 2000.

Sessions recusal was right a ” but is it enough?

When it was revealed that Attorney General Jeff Sessions had not been honest under oath in his confirmation hearings with the U.S. Senate, he agreed to recuse himself from Justice Department investigations into alleged Russian manipulation of the 2016 election. It was the right decision, but let's pray that this scandal is not the tip of the iceberg for Sessions.

Port of Pascagoula, Cuba agree on interest in mutual partnership

In an effort to promote partnership and the blessing of U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, Port of Pascagoula Director Mark McAndrews signed a Memorandum of Understanding with General Director Manuel Perez Guerra, General Director of the National Port Administration of Cuba. The agreement attests to the mutual interest to establish an alliance of cooperation aimed at facilitating international trade and generating new business.

Vikings “Win” Coin Toss For Draft Position

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Sessions used campaign funds for travel that included Russian meeting: reports

Jeff Sessions Sessions used campaign funds for travel that included Russian meeting: reports Chris Hayes spars with former Trump aide over Russian ambassador meeting Sessions: Meetings with Russian ambassador not 'improper or unwise' MORE used funds from his Senate reelection campaign account to cover travel expenses at last year's Republican National Convention in Cleveland, according to multiple reports, where he met with the Russian ambassador. Sessions, who was then a GOP senator from Alabama and frequent surrogate for President Trump, has defended his meeting with Sergey Kislyak as perfectly normal for a member of the Armed Services Committee.

McCaskill gets caught in a lie about Russian Ambassadors, and more.

Russia: Ooops! Senator Claire McCaskill put a big hole in the Democrats narrative when it comes to Jeff Sessions meeting with the Russian ambassador... cause she has too! Since Democrats have lost the debate over Jeff Sessions they are now going after as many other people as they can that are tied to Trump. Sex-trafficking: After the Oscars KSPR ran a special about a girl in Springfield who claims she was part of a sex-trafficking ring.

A Closer Look at Trump’s 10% Defense Spending Increase

Reports surfaced this week that President Donald Trump's administration plans to increase fiscal 2018 defense spending significantly. The administration's initial statements coupled with the budget and political environment confirm our forecast of around $650 billion in defense spending for fiscal 2018, of which $625 billion-$630 billion will go to the Department of Defense.

What is Trump-Russia controversy about? Who all are involved? All your questions answered

US President Donald Trump arrives aboard Air Force One at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. Officials in the Donald Trump administration are being investigated ever since reports surfaced that Donald Trump's aides colluded with Russia to get ahead in the US Presidential Elections surfaced last year.

‘When We Rise’ Hates on Republican Presidents, Shows Love to Hillary

The slander of President Ronald Reagan's legacy by liberal gay activists continues. After ignoring his influence in stopping California's Prop 6 as governor, President Reagan is painted as a homophobe unwilling to acknowledge or help gays during the height of the AIDS crisis.