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October 20, 2017

Trump kicks issues to Congress, is erratic negotiator

President Donald Trump is proving to be an erratic negotiating partner as he punts policy issues to Congress and then sends ...

October 19, 2017

Under fire, Trump defends call to soldier's grieving family

President Donald Trump emphatically rejected claims Wednesday that he was disrespectful to the grieving family of a slain ...

October 18, 2017

Judge asks group in Trump lawsuit to justify right to sue

A federal judge on Wednesday pressed government lawyers to explain why President Donald Trump's ownership of hotels ...

October 18, 2017

The Latest: Sessions won't say if he'll jail journalists

The Latest on Attorney General Jeff Sessions' appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee (all times local): 2:45 p.m.

October 18, 2017

CIA watchdog nominee scolded for lack of preparation

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the CIA's independent watchdog has told Congress that he's never read the Senate's ...

October 18, 2017

Asia stocks mixed, Nikkei cheered by likely ruling party win

Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday, as some indexes got a boost from overnight gains on Wall Street. Japan's benchmark held ...

October 18, 2017

CIA watchdog nominee says he never read torture report

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the CIA's independent watchdog told Congress on Tuesday that he's never read the ...

October 17, 2017

Trump's lawyers to ask judge to toss emoluments lawsuit

Lawyers for President Donald Trump are asking a federal judge to toss a civil lawsuit accusing the president of violating the ...

October 17, 2017

Senate votes to confirm Callista Gingrich as Vatican envoy

The Republican-led Senate on Monday confirmed Callista Gingrich, wife of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, as the U.S.

October 17, 2017

The Latest: Callista Gingrich confirmed as Vatican envoy

The Latest on the Senate's consideration of Callista Gingrich to be U.S. ambassador to the Vatican (all times local): 6 p.m.

October 16, 2017

Firm behind Trump-Russia dossier balks at House subpoena

A political research firm behind a dossier of allegations about President Donald Trump's connections to Russia is balking at ...

October 16, 2017

EU backs Iran deal, urges US Congress to protect it

European Union foreign ministers on Monday backed the Iran nuclear agreement, saying the accord is working and is a key part ...

October 12, 2017

Some Democrats who opposed Iran nuke deal now want it upheld

Several congressional Democrats who split with President Barack Obama to oppose the nuclear agreement with Iran are now ...

October 12, 2017

An Australian court considers: Can dual citizens make laws?

As Australia's High Court considers the fate of seven lawmakers who could lose their seats because they also hold foreign ...

October 12, 2017

Montana judge orders release of House member's mugshot

A Montana judge on Wednesday ordered the release of a mugshot of U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte taken after he pleaded guilty to ...

October 11, 2017

Ryan to feuding Trump and Corker: 'Talk it out'

House Speaker Paul Ryan is offering his advice in the feud between President Donald Trump and Sen. Bob Corker: "Talk it out ...

October 10, 2017

Trump's immigration demands threaten DACA deal

President Donald Trump's long list of immigration demands has landed with a thud among lawmakers hopeful for a deal to ...

October 06, 2017

Immigration principles could create problems for DACA plan

The Trump administration is finalizing the details of a set of immigration principles that could upend efforts to come up ...

October 06, 2017

Tens of thousands have yet to submit DACA renewals

Tens of thousands of young people eligible for renewed protection from deportation had yet to submit their applications hours ...