‘Behind the Headlines’: Chaffetz and Comey, Chaffetz and Herbert, Huntsman and Russia

Rep. Jason Chaffetz invites former FBI Director James Comey to testify publicly over a memo regarding a special request from President Donald Trump. Former Gov. Jon Huntsman awaits nomination as ambassador to Russia more than two months after accepting the job.

Farm Bureau: Stop Federal Water Extortion

FARM BUREAU: STOP FEDERAL WATER EXTORTION May 19, 2017 Source: American Farm Bureau Federation news release Land managers in the West increasingly demand that ranchers who work federal land surrender their water rights to the government or get off the range. It's extortion and a form of unconstitutional taking that simply has to stop, Randy Parker, Utah Farm Bureau's vice president of national government affairs, told the House Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

Obamacare premiums could skyrocket in 2018 amid Affordable Care Act uncertainty

Early rate filings by Obamacare insurers suggest consumers will face significantly higher premiums for marketplace coverage next year due to regulatory and political uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act. After significant premium hikes in 2017 corrected for underpricing by insurers the previous two years, most analysts expected rates to stabilize for marketplace coverage in 2018.

US lawmakers condemn Turkish president’s security detail for…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared to watch as members of his security detail attacked protesters on US soil during a demonstration in front of the Turkish Embassy in Washington, DC, on Tuesday. New video published Thursday shows Erdogan's black Mercedes sedan surrounded by agents as it sat parked near the demonstrations.

Devin Nunes is still reviewing intelligence on Russia after…

Rep. Devin Nunes of California is reportedly continuing to review intelligence on Russia, despite having recused himself from the House Intelligence Committee's investigation. According to sources on the committee cited in a CNN report published Thursday, Nunes was reported to have taken a trip to the CIA this week to review the intelligence.

Trump claims witch hunt, says hea s most hounded leader ever

Brimming with resentment, President Donald Trump fervently denied on Thursday that his campaign had collaborated with Russia or that he'd tried to kill an FBI probe of the issue, contending that "even my enemies" recognize his innocence and declaring himself the most unfairly hounded president in history. Asked point-blank if he'd done anything that might merit prosecution or even impeachment, he said no and then added concerning the allegations and questions that have mounted as he nears the four-month mark of his presidency: "I think it's totally ridiculous.

Whoa. Rep. Curbelo wants to be sure he gets credit as the first Republican to mention impeachment

Despite promising to release his tax returns in a televised debate with Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump continues to show that... Wow. This Mother Jones story has a correction attached that shows how far Donald Trump has fallen.

The Latest: Chaffetz unsure if Comey documents exist

Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz says he's not sure if documents exist to confirm that President Donald Trump asked former FBI Director James Comey to shut down the FBI investigation into ousted National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Chaffetz said Thursday in Utah that he hopes to find out from the U.S. Department of Justice within the next few weeks if they exist and if they'll share them with the House Oversight Committee he chairs.

Rep. Jason Chaffetz said Thursday he will resign from Congress next month.

Rep. Jason Chaffetz announced Thursday he will resign from Congress next month, a move that calls into question the future of the House Oversight Committee's investigation he promised to lead about President Donald Trump's firing of the FBI director and his presidential campaign's ties with Russia. Chaffetz made the announcement a day after tweeting that he had invited ex-FBI Director James Comey to testify next week at a hearing of the oversight committee he chairs.

Planned Parenthood to close 4 Iowa clinics after funding cut

What was supposed to be a joyous homecoming for a Colorado man whose 98-year prison term was cut short turned to heartache when he was detained by immigration officials just as he was set to be released. Planned Parenthood says it's closing four of its 12 clinics in Iowa after the Republican-led Legislature cut its state funding.

Indonesian man from Highland Park deported

Indonesian man from Highland Park deported Arino Massie has been deported back to Indonesia Check out this story on mycentraljersey.com: http://mycj.co/2rwC6z2 HIGHLAND PARK - The tweet from U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. brought the news that supporters of the four Christian Indonesian nationals had dreaded - one of the men has been deported. "Tragic update to this story: Arino Massie,1 of 4 men detained, is currently on plane to Indonesia.

How incompetent is Paul Ryan? The House might have to revote on Zombie Trumpcare

Despite promising to release his tax returns in a televised debate with Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump continues to show that... What does this make it? Zombie Trumpcare 4.0? But who's counting? The Congressional Budget Office, that's who! And it turns out that because House Speaker Paul Ryan pushed the bill through the House without a CBO score, it hasn't yet been sent to the Senate because there could be problems with it on that side. Which means, the House might have to vote on it again.

Donald Trump told Michael Flynn to “stay strong” amid growing scandal: report

If a new report about President Donald Trump passing words of reassurance to former national security adviser Michael Flynn is accurate, it could have serious implications in terms of the president's firing of former FBI Director James Comey . Flynn is reported to have told friends at a northern Virginia restaurant on April 25 that Trump sent him a message telling him to "stay strong," according to a report by Yahoo News on Thursday.