Sessions defends Comey firing, dodges questions on Trump

Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday strongly defended President Donald Trump's firing of James Comey, linking the FBI director's abrupt dismissal to his handling of the Hillary Clinton email server investigation. But he refused to discuss any private conversations he had with the president leading up to Comey's firing and would not say if he had discussed with the president...

Trump takes tax pitch to conservative think tank

President Donald Trump is taking his tax plan sales pitch to the conservative Heritage Foundation.

Federal judge blocks President Trump's latest travel ban

A federal judge in Hawaii blocked the Trump administration Tuesday from enforcing its latest travel ban, just hours before it was set to take effect.

A short-term health deal by senators -- with Trump's blessing

Key senators reached a breakthrough deal Tuesday on resuming federal payments to health insurers that President Donald Trump has blocked. Insurers had warned that unless the money is quickly restored, premiums will go up.

Trump hails Greece's economic revival at White House meeting

President Donald Trump reaffirmed the United States' commitment to Greece's economic recovery at the White House on Tuesday, a meeting that allowed the country's prime minister to brush aside rough comments he made about Trump during the 2016 campaign.

President Trump's drug czar nominee pulls name from consideration

Rep. Tom Marino, President Donald Trump's nominee to be the nation's drug czar, is withdrawing from consideration following reports that he played a key role in weakening the federal government's authority to stop companies from distributing opioids.

Lawyers debate latest Trump travel ban before federal judge

A federal judge in Maryland will rule later on three lawsuits requesting preliminary injunctions to block the most recent Trump administration travel restrictions.

President Trump calls sexual assault allegations "fake news"

President Donald Trump is calling allegations of sexual assault made against him over the years "fake news." Trump is responding during a freewheeling Rose Garden press conference Monday to a question about a subpoena reportedly issued to his campaign for documents related to sexual harassment allegations against him. Trump says: "All I can say is it's totally fake news -- just fake. It's...

Mexico's Vicente Fox trolls Trump, announces mock 2020 run for White House

As President Trump takes to Twitter to assail foes and tackle trolls, he can add another nemesis to his list: former Mexican President Vicente Fox.

It's the last day for Virginians to register to vote

There's not much time left to register to vote in next month's election. Virginia does not allow same-day voter registration, and Monday is the deadline.

How will President Trump's health care executive order impact families?

With no action from the Republican-controlled Congress, President Donald Trump made two sweeping decisions this week that effectively changed the course of his predecessor’s signature achievement, the Affordable Care Act.

Trump: "We're saying 'Merry Christmas' again"

President Donald Trump assured a high-profile gathering of Christian conservatives on Friday that his administration will defend religious organizations, promising a return to traditional American values while again subtly stoking the fire he helped ignite over NFL players kneeling during the national anthem.

President Trump looks to boost lower-premium health insurance plans with executive order

Frustrated by failures in Congress, President Donald Trump will try to put his own stamp on health care with an executive order Thursday that aims to make lower-premium plans more widely available.

Trump turns back to tax overhaul; pitch aimed at truckers

After days dominated by friction with his secretary of state and a Republican senator, President Donald Trump is trying to refocus on his top legislative priority, using a Pennsylvania visit to pitch his tax overhaul as a boon for truckers.

Poll: Most say Trump making North Korea situation worse

North Korea's nuclear weapons development is spooking most Americans, and two-thirds of them say President Donald Trump's war of words with the isolated nation's leader is making the situation worse. Less than one in 10 think Trump's comments are making it better.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump seems unaware NFL pays taxes

President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. change its tax laws to punish organizations such as the NFL if members are "disrespecting" the national anthem or flag. Actually, the NFL gave up its tax exempt status two years ago and its 32 teams pay taxes already.

Melania and Ivana Trump spar over roles

After her divorce played out like a real-life soap opera in the tabloids, Ivana Trump has stayed relatively silent about life with the now-President of the United States.