House Passes Bill Targeting Sanctuary Cities’ Funding
The Republican-led House passed a bill Thursday targeting so-called sanctuary cities. Our Washington Bureau Reporter Alberto Pimienta has the details.
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House GOP backs bills to crack down on illegal immigration
President Donald Trump meets with what the White House identifies as "immigration crime victims" to urge passage of House legislation to save American lives, Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in the Cabinet Room at the White Hou... . Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, left, finishes a statement on immigration and sanctuary cities as he joins, from left, Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Hou... .
Huelskamp takes job at conservative institute in Illinois
Former Kansas congressman Tim Huelskamp accepted a position as president of an Illinois institute devoted to injecting conservative ideology into public policy debates on health care, climate change and other issues.
House passes bills to crack down on ‘sanctuary cities,’ deported criminals who return to U.S.
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., left, confers with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., as the House focuses on immigration and sanctuary cities, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 29, 2017. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., left, confers with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., as the House focuses on immigration and sanctuary cities, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 29, 2017.
Sen. Joe Manchin and Deion Sanders talk health care, Koch brothers
"I would like to say there will be a centrist movement," said Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., "which is really where things used to get done." But Manchin has been left waiting by the phone when it comes to health care.
As Senate delays health care vote, fight heats up in California GOP districts
Rep. Jeff Denham, center, faces constituents angry about his vote to repeal Obamacare during a town meeting held in Riverbank, Calif., on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. On the surface, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's decision this week to delay a vote on the Senate's health care bill might seem frustrating to the House Republicans who backed a measure to rip up Obamacare.
Arkansas governor: Changes needed to Senate health care bill
John Hatcher, right, and Ethan Williams, both of Jonesboro, hold up signs for passing motorists while protesting the healthcare bill in front of the Municipal Center Thursday, June 29, 2017, in Jonesboro, Ark. The U.S. Senate GOP's stalled health care legislation needs to ease some of its limits on Medicaid spending and give greater control of the program to the states, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday.
Pregnant woman who overdosed on heroin charged with assault
The Republican-led House is moving forward with legislation to crack down on illegal immigration, a priority for President Donald Trump. An extensive first-of-its-kind study says global warming is likely to hit southern and poorer US counties harder.
Travel ban was on, then off. Now it’s back, but different
An extensive first-of-its-kind study says global warming is likely to hit southern and poorer US counties harder. An extensive first-of-its-kind study says global warming is likely to hit southern and poorer US counties harder.
House panel threatens subpoena over tape request
President Donald Trump ridiculed the looks and temperament of a female cable television host whose show he says he has stopped watching WASHINGTON - Bipartisan leaders on the House Intelligence Committee are threatening a subpoena if the White House doesn't clarify whether any recordings, memoranda or other documents exist of President Donald Trump's meetings with fired FBI Director James Comey. The panel had previously set a June 23 deadline for the White House to respond to the panel's request.
Police: Venus Williams involved in car crash
Recreational marijuana becomes legal to buy Saturday in Nevada, but that doesn't mean anything goes in the place where most people think anything goes. Recreational marijuana becomes legal to buy Saturday in Nevada, but that doesn't mean anything goes in the place where most people think anything goes.
Germany beats Mexico 4-1 to reach Confederations Cup final
Germany's Leon Goretzka celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Confederations Cup, semifinal soccer match between Germany and Mexico, at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Thursday, June 29, 2017. . Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa fails to save the ball as Germany's Leon Goretzka, left scores the opening goal during the Confederations Cup, semifinal soccer match between Germany and Mexico, at the Fisht Stadium in ... .
Trump picks Indiana health commissioner for Surgeon General
President Donald Trump has nominated Indiana's health commissioner to serve as the next U.S. surgeon general, choosing an anesthesiologist who served under Vice President Mike Pence. The White House says Trump picked Dr. Jerome Adams for the position.
The Latest: Speaker says crude Trump tweet was inappropriate
Speaker Paul Ryan says President Donald Trump's crude tweet about a cable news anchor is not an "appropriate comment." Ryan told reporters Thursday: "Obviously I don't see that as an appropriate comment.
Panels demand billions more for defense than Trump requested
Two House Democrats want to compel the Air Force to detail how much has been spent on trips that President Donald Tr... Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he's asked the new leader of New York City's troubled public transit system to do a series of urgent reviews of the agency's management and aging infrastructure. The endangered killer whales that frequent the inland waters of Washington state are having pregnancy problems because they can't find enough to eat.
Congress must stop soft ‘earmarking’ in Pentagon spending bill
Sometime on Sunday the House Appropriations Committee released its "Chairman's Mark" of the Fiscal Year 2018 spending bill for the Pentagon. And late Monday night the Defense subcommittee met in closed session to produce the opening salvo in the Pentagon spending battle.
GOP lawmakers blast Trump’s ‘Morning Joe’ tweets
Republican lawmakers were caught off-guard by President Donald Trump's personal attack on "Morning Joe" co-host Mika Brzezinski Thursday, with several saying the remarks were unbecoming of his office. On Thursday morning, while MSNBC's "Morning Joe" was on the air, Trump posted a pair of shocking tweets about Brzezinski and co-host Joe Scarborough.
Cotton to GOP: ‘You’re Too Weak to Do What You Should Do’
Frustration is boiling over for congressional Republicans who, despite a majority in both Houses, have failed to pass meaningful legislation, Politico reported. The latest founder was the Senate's version of healthcare that stalled this week when leaders postponed a vote until after July 4 recess, leading to this sharp critique from Republican Sen. Tom Cotton: "You're too weak to do what you should do," the Arkansas senator told colleagues at a White House powwow, according to Politico.
Trump goes after media during closed-door fundraiser
President Trump during his first reelection fundraiser Wednesday night reportedly went after the media and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi . The president specifically targeted CNN during the event, which was closed to the press, Politico reported .
Congress seizes lead on Trump’s promise to rebuild military
President Donald Trump made rebuilding the U.S. armed forces a signature promise during the presidential campaign, but it's the GOP-controlled Congress that's leading the way by adding tens of billions of dollars to the annual defense policy bill to pay for active-duty troops, combat aircraft and ships that he didn't request. The House Armed Services Committee approved its version of a $696 billion bill for 2018 just before midnight Wednesday by a 60-1 vote.