Trump says he’ll bring down cost of Mexican wall

Washington, Feb 12 - US President Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday that the media was wrong to say the cost of his promised wall along the United States' border with Mexico would be steeper than initially projected, promising that his negotiating skills will bring the price down sharply. I am reading that the great border WALL will cost more than the government originally thought, but I have not gotten involved in the design or negotiations yet.

‘Death panel’ disputes erupt at Florida GOP congressman’s town hall

A Republican congressman's town hall erupted into fights over "death panels" as pro-Obamacare attendees shouted down claims of their existence, the latest site for contentious meetings between lawmakers and their constituents this week. Rep. Gus Bilirakis was the next lawmaker to face constituents outraged by the GOP's efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

Kellyanne Conway hires her own chief of staff

Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Donald Trump and one of the most visible figures in the administration, is expanding her operation inside the White House by hiring a veteran congressional staffer as her chief of staff. Conway has recruited Renee Hudson, who has been serving as chief of staff to Rep. Todd Rokita, R-Ind., to work for her in the West Wing as her chief of staff, according to two Republican officials.

It’s a Solitary Start to Life in the White House for Trump

Around 6:30 each evening, Secret Service agents gather in the dim hallways of the West Wing to escort Donald Trump home. For some presidents, the short walk between the Oval Office and the White House residence upstairs is a lifeline to family and a semblance of normal life.

For Trump, a solitary start to life in the White House56 minutes ago

Around 6:30 each evening, Secret Service agents gather in the dim hallways of the West Wing to escort Donald Trump home. For some presidents, the short walk between the Oval Office and the White House residence upstairs is a lifeline to family and a semblance of normal life.

Carbon tax push from former GOP officials faces uphill slog

President Donald Trump sits at his desk after a meeting with Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, left, and members of his staff in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. President Donald Trump sits at his desk after a meeting with Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, left, and members of his staff in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.

Employers worry GOP Obamacare overhaul could harm coverage

Through years of acrimony over Obamacare coverage for the poor and other individuals lacking health policies, one kind of insurance has remained steady, widespread and relatively affordable. Employer-sponsored medical plans still cover more Americans than any other type, typically with greater benefits and lower out-of-pocket expense.

So, You Want to Make Paul Ryan’s Meatloaf? an hour ago

In these odd times, it's hard to imagine a topic of conversation on Capitol Hill that would surprise people. Paul Ryan, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Maine Senator Susan Collins all have opinions on the classic American dish, captured by New York Times 's Op-Ed columnist Frank Bruni and Washington reporter Jennifer Steinhauer in their brand new book,  A Meatloaf in Every Oven .  Even President Trump has opinions.

5 House GOP’s corporate tax scheme has its Republican skeptics

House Republicans face opposition to their plan to overhaul the way corporations pay federal taxes from a powerful group of lawmakers - other Republicans. "I'm not very enthused about it," said Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, the chairman of the Finance Committee and the Senate's top tax writer.

The Latest: California at heaviest snowpack in 22 years

Authorities say inmates used "sharp objects" to take over a Delaware prison and hold three prison guards and a counselor hostage A former death row inmate at the Delaware prison where inmates took employees hostage says the prisoners were protesting what he called "inhumane" conditions at the facility Roaring storms that brought California almost a year's worth of snow and rain in a single month should make state water manager's Sierra snowpack survey Thursday a celebration, marking this winter's dramatic... California water managers say Sierra Nevada snow drifts are at a drought-busting 173 percent of average, with the most snow recorded since 1995 A group of Yemeni business owners plan to shut down their delis, grocery stores and bodegas around New York City in protest of President Donald Trump's travel ban on people hailing from seven Muslim-majority... Many Yemeni business owners ... (more)

Trump vows to end prohibition on church political activity

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Senior advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner arrive at the Oval Office of the White House after attending the National Prayer Breakfast event in Washington, U.S., February 2, 2017. U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to deliver remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, U.S., February 2, 2017.

Orlando shooter’s widow seeks jail release pending trial

Hawaii lawmakers are introducing bills to bring what they believe are the best parts of the Affordable Care Act into state law Hawaii lawmakers are introducing bills to bring what they believe are the best parts of the Affordable Care Act into state law A New York art dealer who scammed the art world for 15 years with fake paintings in an $80 million fraud will not go to prison A New York art dealer who scammed the art world for 15 years with fake paintings in an $80 million fraud will not go to prison A longtime Border Patrol official who was backed by the agents' union has been named chief of the agency, less than a week after his predecessor resigned under pressure A longtime Border Patrol official who was backed by the agents' union has been named chief of the agency, less than a week after his predecessor resigned under pressure Lawyers for the widow of the man who staged a deadly ... (more)

President Trump’s Cabinet Picks Head Toward Confirmation Despite Objections

Other panels were considering Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., to be attorney general and wealthy conservative activist Betsy DeVos to head the Education Department. All had strong Republican support, though final confirmation votes by the full Senate weren't yet scheduled.

GOP pushing Price, Sessions, DeVos a step toward Senate OK

Republicans are muscling more of President Donald Trump 's Cabinet nominees to the cusp of Senate confirmation over Democratic objections, with committees poised to advance his picks to head agencies in the thick of partisan battles over health care, legal protections, education and the economy. Senate panels were expected Tuesday to advance Trump's picks of Rep. Tom Price , R-Ga., to be health secretary; Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., to be attorney general; wealthy conservative activist Betsy DeVos to head the Education Department and Steve Mnuchin to lead Treasury.