Trump’s baptism of fire, travel ban shot down

In more than three turbulent weeks at the White House, President Donald Trump has moved quickly to take a string of controversial initiatives. However, he has suffered some stinging setbacks, from a court block of his bar on entry of people from seven Muslim-majority countries to the resignation of his national security adviser.

Melania Trump says popular White House tours will resume in March

Melania Trump says popular White House tours will resume in March She's not living there yet, but Americans can soon resume poking around the People's House. Check out this story on ruidosonews.com: http://usat.ly/2lgzcxQ First lady Melania Trump said Tuesday the always-popular free public tours of the White House will resume in three weeks, on March 7. The tours had been suspended during the transition to the Trump administration, but the suspension has lasted longer than usual.

Death penalty repeal bill not expected to advance

In this Jan. 16, 2017, file photo, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, second from left, speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash., to announce that he and Attorney General Bob Ferguson, third from left, have proposed legislation to abolish the death penalty in Washington state. Despite the backing from Inslee and Ferguson, it appears the measure still won't see a vote in either chamber of the Legislature, leaving it to suffer the same fate as repeal bills introduced in previous years.

Ward 8 Alderman Tom Katsiantonis (foreground) exits through his…

Officials at the state Division of Motor Vehicles admit the rollout of its new Real IDs has caused some confusion, with some customers not realizing the level of documentation needed to enter the... Column pal Ken Powtak and his family were at the Hall at Patriot Place Sunday and saw the newly added Super Bowl LI display.

President Trump, Aware of DOJ Warning, Asked Flynn to Resign After Loss of Trust

A top Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee raised concerns Monday over reports that National Security Adviser Michael Flynn hid his discussions with Russian officials. A top Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee raised concerns Monday over reports that National Security Adviser Michael Flynn hid his discussions with Russian officials.

Lawmakers Demand Fixes After Ridership Falls On Metro-North New Canaan Line

Even though the Metro-North New Haven Line broke ridership records in 2016, a recent report in the Republican-American revealed that Connecticut's three Metro-North branches all saw decreasing ridership last year, prompting members of Congress to demand improvements. The Waterbury, Danbury and New Canaan branches all saw declines last year, the Republican-American reported.

Ivanka Trump Sits Behind The Oval Offie Desk & Voters Are Furious – See Pic & Reaction

The First Family is coming under fireAGAIN! When Ivanka Trump shared a photo of herself sitting behind the Oval Office desk, voters ripped her to shreds for taking the important role of America's President so lightly. We've got the picture & wild reactions! America came THIS CLOSE to electing their first female president in 2016, but instead they voted for Donald Trump .

Flynn, fired once by a president, now removed by Trump

The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump asked for the resignation of his national security adviser, a hard-charging, feather-ruffling retired lieutenant general who just three weeks into the new administration had put himself in the center of a controversy. Flynn resigned late Monday.

New era for consumer protection as Republicans take helm of watchdog agency

Consumer groups are bracing for a more pro-industry approach to safety, fearful that strides made in the name of product safety will be rolled back, as Republicans take the helm of the nation's key consumer safety agency. The Trump Administration last week elevated Ann Marie Buerkle, a Republican appointed to the commission in 2013, to the post of acting chairman.

Legislature opens special session, begins fight over Rainy Day Fund

Louisiana lawmakers officially began a special session dedicated to closing a $304 million midyear budget shortfall late monday, with Gov. John Bel Edwards pitching his plan and challenging Republicans who have opposed his agenda to come up with a better one. Edwards proposes using $119 million of the state's Rainy Day Fund, cutting $60 million from the state budget and using "budget adjustments" to close the rest of the gap.

Theresa May to talk to Donald Trump after state visit to UK confirmed

Theresa May will speak to US President Donald Trump later as the Government insisted he would be extended the "full courtesy" of a state visit to Britain later this year, despite a 1.85-million strong petition against it. The Prime Minister will have a telephone call with the president, whose administration has been rocked by the resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn.

AP Interview: Trump yet to call UN atomic chief on Iran deal

The head of the United Nations' atomic agency said Tuesday the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to be in touch with him or others about their criticism of the Iran nuclear deal. Yukiya Amano, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, told The Associated Press that his organization was "in constant touch" with the U.S., but had yet to hear from the new administration on their concerns.

Democrats call for more inquiries after national security adviser Michael Flynna s resignation

Democratic lawmakers reacted quickly after White House national security adviser Michael Flynn announced his resignation late Monday, calling for more inquiries into Flynn's dealings with Russia. Flynn stepped down just days after he apologized to Vice President Mike Pence for misleading him about his conversations with Russia's U.S. ambassador.

Flynn exit leaves Trump national security team in turmoil

White House national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned Monday amid a snowballing controversy over whether he lied about his contacts with a Russian official, throwing President Donald Trump's security team into turmoil just weeks into his term. Flynn's resignation came as Trump struggles to cement his national security apparatus as the president and his cabinet officials are preparing for a series of meetings and summits with foreign leaders in the coming months, starting this week in Europe.