NY Times: Russians discussed how to influence Trump via his aides
Nearly a week later, and we still don't know what happened last Friday night in Hopkinton, or who was involved.
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Wisconsin seeks to be first to drug test Medicaid applicants
Gov. Scott Walker wants to make Wisconsin the first state in the country to require childless adults applying for Medicaid to undergo drug screening, a move that could serve as a national model. Walker's plan, which needs federal approval, comes as he prepares to run for a third term next year.
Minnesota leaders plan another run at ending special session
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota lawmakers planned to regroup Thursday to make another run at passing the major parts of a massive $46 billion budget after making scant headway the day before and missing a self-imposed deadline for finishing their work and going home for the year.
Trump wants $108M for deeper ports; Corps adds $56M boost
President Donald Trump wants $108 million to deepen harbours for two U.S. seaports, while other ports scrambling to make room for larger cargo ships will benefit from a boost of more than $56 million already approved by Congress. Ports from New England to Texas are seeking more than $4.6 billion in federal and state funding to deepen their harbours.
The bill is due: CPS owes staggering amount on teachersa pension fund
It's an amount that's difficult to get your mind around. But that's how much Chicago Public Schools owes its teachers' pension fund.
The Latest: Reporter alleges attack by Montana GOP hopeful
A reporter for the Guardian newspaper is alleging that the Republican candidate for Montana's sole congressional seat "body slammed" him on the day before the special election. The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating allegations of an assault involving Greg Gianforte, a wealthy Bozeman businessman.
New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill to make paying off student loans easier
Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren to introduce the "Bank on Students Act," which would allow people to refinance student loan debt at a lower interest rate.
Architect of Dodd-Frank repeal bill agrees to key change
The architect of House legislation that would repeal much of the Dodd-Frank law enacted after the financial crisis has agreed to make a key change to the bill, clearing the way for the full House to take up the measure in coming weeks. The provision in question would have removed a cap on the fee that stores pay large banks when costumers use a debit card.
What!? Montana GOP Candidate Body Slams Reporter On Eve Of Special Election
We're on the eve of Montana's special election to see who will succeed Republican Congressman Ryan Zinke, who became secretary of the interior in the Trump administration, and it's ending with a body slam. I'm not kidding, folks.
We can handle both US, China roles: Labor
Federal Labor has poured cold water on a US view that Australia will play a greater military role to counter an increasingly belligerent China in the Indo-Pacific region. US senator John McCain, ahead of a visit to Sydney and Canberra next week, says Australia and the US will achieve "peace through strength" in the Trump administration's new strategy in Asia.
The Latest: Trump to hold Iowa rally next week
Trump is in Italy for a two day visit, including a meeting with Pope Francis at... The architect of House legislation that would repeal much of the Dodd-Frank law enacted after the financial crisis has agreed to make a key change to the bill, clearing the way for the full House to take up the... The architect of House legislation that would repeal much of the Dodd-Frank law enacted after the financial crisis has agreed to make a key change to the bill, clearing the way for the full House to take up the measure in coming weeks. With just one black person seated among the first 11 jurors chosen for Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial, the defense is crying foul.
Secret Service budget asks for $25M to protect Trump Tower
The Trump administration is asking for more money to protect President Donald Trump's signature New York skyscraper, add hundreds of new Secret Service agents and strengthen security at the White House, according to new budget documents presented to Congress. The request is for $25.7 million in security-related expenses at Trump Tower, including "personnel travel costs assigned to the protective details for the children and grandchildren of President Trump, as well as other functions supporting these details."
Why did Russia become such a big issue only after November? In part because of who won.
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Donald Trump arrives for his election night rally at the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan on Nov. 9, 2016. The chairman and ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee informed reporters on Tuesday afternoon that the committee would issue subpoenas to businesses associated with former national security adviser Michael Flynn, subpoenas that, unlike those issued to Flynn personally , couldn't be batted away by invoking the Fifth Amendment.
Ben Carson calls poverty ‘a state of mind’ during interview
Tracy Grant, the Eureka Garden tenant's association president, shows Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson and Sen. Marco Rubio her apartment during Carson's visit to Jacksonville. In an interview released Wednesday, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson said that a "certain mindset" contributes to people living in poverty, pointing to habits and a "state of mind" that children take from their parents at a young age.
Trumpa s circuit court nominee advances over Democratsa attempted filibuster
Senate Republicans cleared the way Wednesday for approval of the first of President Trump 's slate of circuit court nominees, heading off Democrats' attempted filibuster of Judge Amul Thapar . Democrats had tried to block Judge Thapar from ascending to the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, saying they were concerned that the conservative Federalist Society has backed him.
Lawmakers ask feds to review progress of Hanford cleanup
Members of Congress are asking the federal government to review the progress of years of cleanup work at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, in light of the partial collapse of a tunnel containing radioactive wastes earlier this month. U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell , D-Wash., says lawmakers sent a letter Wednesday to the Government Accountability Office asking for the review.
Throwing chaos aside, Trump aims for caution on big trip
In his first big tour on the world stage, President Donald Trump is choosing caution over his usual brand of chaos. The early morning Twitter rants that so often rattle Washington have disappeared as Trump travels through the Middle East and Europe.
Ap Fact Check: No Medicaid cuts in Trump budget? Really?
Budget Director Mick Mulvaney testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, before the House Budget Committee hearing on President Donald Trump's fiscal 2018 federal budget. Budget Director Mick Mulvaney testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, before the House Budget Committee hearing on President Donald Trump's fiscal 2018 federal budget.
Schumer lands $33M grant for area train safety work
The federal government has awarded a $33 million grant to pay for life-saving Positive Train Control technology on Amtrak -leased tracks between Schenectady and Poughkeepsie. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer had sought the funding last fall, and his office confirmed the award Wednesday afternoon.
Former Vice President Joe Biden waves as he steps on the stage at the …
Former Vice President Joe Biden waves as he steps on the stage at the start of 2017 Harvard College Class Day exercises, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. Biden is scheduled to deliver the 2017 Class Day address.