Commentary: In State of Union address, Trump promises to fix trade? Try competing first

US President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump's protectionist approach and laser focus on China may have played well on the stump, but it will leave the American workers who ushered him into office at a disadvantage.

Two US lawmakers voice concerns over Philip Morris tobacco trials

Two Democratic U.S. senators said they have fresh concerns over clinical trials conducted by Philip Morris International Inc as it seeks U.S. clearance to market its iQOS electronic tobacco product as less risky than cigarettes, according to statements both senators provided to Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A man uses a Philip Morris iQOS e-cigarette in Tokyo, Japan May 12, 2017.

Lawsuit saying Twitter aided Islamic State thrown out by US appeals court

A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled on Wednesday that Twitter Inc is not liable to families of two U.S. government contractors killed in an Islamic State attack in Jordan for having failed to block that group from using its accounts and messaging services. The Twitter logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., September 28, 2016.

Washington Post defends State of the Union coverage

Donald John Trump Stormy Daniels on statement denying Trump affair: 'I do not know where it came from' Five Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union Van Jones: Trump 'selling sweet-tasting candy with poison in it' MORE 's State of the Union address, The Washington Post on Wednesday explained that the update to the headline was not due to complaints. The newspaper changed the headlines multiple times after the first edition, but a spokesperson told the Washington Examiner it was to reflect the paper's coverage, not because of complaints on Twitter.

Human trafficking survivors face waiting lists after government cuts funds

Trafficking victims in Fresno can turn to a network of advocates in the Central Valley who can help them find emergency shelter, counseling, long-term programs and even host makeover events. Melissa Gomez of the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission, Debra Rush of Breaking the Chains and Ana Lopez of Beauty for Ashes discuss what their organizations do and how they work together.

The Memo: Trump sticks to his guns on immigration agenda

Donald John Trump Stormy Daniels on statement denying Trump affair: 'I do not know where it came from' Five Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union Van Jones: Trump 'selling sweet-tasting candy with poison in it' MORE is going full-steam ahead with his immigration agenda, catering to his base with tough talk and trying to force a difficult choice on Democrats who have promised to protect immigrant communities. Trump's State of the Union speech was notable for its emphatic rhetoric on illegal immigration and for the significant time devoted to the topic.

Trump, FBI showdown escalates over Russia memo

In a highly unusual move, the FBI issued a statement challenging the classified memo's anticipated release, saying: "We have grave concerns about the material omissions of fact that fundamentally impact" its accuracy. The FBI's statement followed remarks made by President Donald Trump on Tuesday night indicating he wanted the document to be made public.

Minorities hear division in Trump call for unity

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but sometimes with the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's hard to make the time President Donald Trump deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of U.S. Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. - President Donald Trump's call for American unity in his first State of the Union address struck an us-versus-them tone for many minorities, raising questions as to what extent Americans are put off by a leader who continually draws criticism as bigoted and xenophobic.

Gov. Colyer promises ‘new day’ for Kansas after taking oath

Republican Jeff Colyer promised a "new day" of openness Wednesday shortly after taking the oath as Kansas' governor, then made overtures to a skeptical GOP-controlled Legislature on the divisive issue of public school spending. Colyer, the state's longest-serving lieutenant governor, replaced former GOP Gov. Sam Brownback immediately after Brownback stepped down to become U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom.

No immigration deal near as Trump speech, offer are panned

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California and Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Md., listen to the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's State of the Union offer of a "down-the-middle compromise" on immigration did nothing to move Republicans and Democrats closer to a deal Wednesday, as Democrats accused the president of lacing his speech with racially charged remarks and Republicans dug in on their demands.

Melanie Sykes spills secrets behind her physique

Train carrying Republicans including Jeff Flake and Paul Ryan to a West Virginia address by Trump hits a garbage truck - with one truck passenger DEAD two injured, including Rep Jason Lewis Scott Baio orders Nicole Eggert to stop claiming he molested her for the sake of his daughter, 10, while posting 2017 tweet from actress saying she was 'missing' her Charles in Charge co-star FBI issues stinging attack on Republicans' classified memo accusing them of 'material omissions of fact that fundamentally impact the memo's accuracy' Girl, 4, is the first child to die of flu in New Jersey as national death toll keeps on climbing EXCLUSIVE: 'They have smeared my name to hell and back.'

The Latest: Minnesota Rep. Jason Lewis taken to hospital

The Latest on the accident involving a train carrying lawmakers to a policy retreat in West Virginia : Staff members say Rep. Jason Lewis of Minnesota has been taken to a hospital after being injured in a train accident in Virginia. Members of his staff tweeted that the first-term congressman was being checked for a possible concussion after the Wednesday crash.

Silence is golden as Melania makes first appearance since sex claims

Adult film star Stormy Daniels, riding on claims of a sexual relationship with Donald Trump, went on TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live! during the State of the Union address.Daniels - real name Stephanie Clifford - has been busy in strip clubs with a risque act based on Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan.On Kimmel's ABC show, Clifford, 38, ducked questions about an affair and was vague on a new sta... Adult film star Stormy Daniels, riding on claims of a sexual relationship with Donald Trump, went on TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live! during the State of the Union address. Daniels - real name Stephanie Clifford - has been busy in strip clubs with a risque act based on Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan.

Rep. Frelinghuysen: A stranger among us

Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen announced this week that, after 23 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, he won't be running for re-election this year. He may have decided differently if he'd been more attuned to listening to others - as Moses did in this week's Torah portion, Yitro.

Mnuchin urges Congress to raise debt ceiling …

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Wednesday called on the Republican-controlled Congress to lift the U.S. debt limit "as soon as possible" so the government can pay federal employee benefits and other obligations. In a letter to congressional leaders and key committee chairmen, Mnuchin said the Treasury Department would continue to suspend payments into federal employee retiree, health and disability funds through Feb. 28. Congress must raise the nation's debt ceiling to avoid a government default.

FBI says it has “grave concerns” over release of Russia memo

The FBI said Wednesday it has "grave concerns" about the accuracy of a classified memo on the Russia investigation that President Donald Trump wants to release to the public. It was the first time the bureau has weighed in publicly on an issue that has openly divided the Justice Department and the White House.