King children criticize Trump, decry racism on MLK holiday

Martin Luther King Jr.'s children and the pastor of an Atlanta church where he preached decried disparaging remarks President Donald Trump is said to have made about African countries, while protests between Haitian immigrants and Trump supporters broke out near the president's Florida resort Monday, the official federal holiday honoring King.

DC Council passes first of two votes to fund city candidate campaigns
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Ronica and Tom speak with Val Ervins, senior advisor to the Working Families Party on use of taxpayer dollars to fund campaigns. She says it will even the playing field to help those running for office.

Ralph Northam sworn in as Virginia's 73rd governor, promises less toxic politics

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, who rode a wave of voter unhappiness with President Donald Trump to electoral victory, took the oath of office Saturday with a pledge to make politics less toxic and more productive.

White House doctor: Trump in 'excellent health' after his first physical since taking office

President Donald Trump's White House physician declared him in "excellent health" after the president received his first medical checkup at Walter Reed military hospital on Friday, undergoing a physical examination amid suggestions in a recent book and by his detractors that he's mentally unfit.

Report: Trump lawyer arranged $130,000 payment to keep adult-film star quiet

Donald Trump’s lawyer arranged a six-figure payment to a former adult-film star one month before the 2016 election to keep her quiet about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump a decade ago.

Trump asks why US should allow people in from 's***hole countries'

President Donald Trump questioned Thursday why the U.S. should permit more immigrants from 's***hole countries' after senators discussed revamping rules affecting entrants from Africa and Haiti, according to three people briefed on the conversation.

Trump open to US-North Korea talks 'under right circumstances'

President Donald Trump threw his weight behind the Olympics-inspired diplomatic opening with North Korea, telling South Korea's leader Wednesday that the U.S. was open to talks with Kim Jong Un's government under the right circumstances.

Immigration agents descend on 7-Eleven stores in 17 states

U.S. immigration agents descended on dozens of 7-Eleven stores before dawn Wednesday to open employment audits and interview workers in what officials described as the largest operation against an employer under Donald Trump's presidency.

Conversion therapy for Virginia minors prohibited in bill proposed by state senator

Virginia legislators have submitted a bill that would ban conversion therapy for minors in the state, as well as limit allowing state funds for conversion therapy.

Judge blocks Trump decision to end DACA

A federal judge on Tuesday night temporarily blocked the Trump administration's decision to end a program protecting young immigrants from deportation.

Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announces run for U.S. Senate

Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio sets his sights on our nation's capitol. Arpaio announced he's running for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Jeff Flake.

President Trump suggests 2-phase immigration deal for 'Dreamers'

Seeking a bipartisan compromise to avoid a government shutdown, President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that an immigration deal could be reached in two phases.

Steve Bannon steps down from Breitbart after fallout with President Donald Trump

Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is stepping down as chairman of Breitbart News Network after a public break with President Donald Trump.

Supreme Court to decide if police can search rental cars without consent

Terrence Byrd was driving his fiancee's rental car on a Pennsylvania highway when a state trooper pulled him over for an alleged minor traffic violation.