Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price resigns amid travel flap

Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price has resigned, according to the White House. President Donald Trump has accepted Price’s resignation.

A politician who doesn't mind being called a clown

Some people think politicians are clowns. Pat Payaso encourages it, because, well, Pat is literally a clown. Payaso (which is Spanish for “clown”) is seeking an at-large Boston City Council seat in November’s election, which pits four incumbents against four challengers for four open seats. 

Rep. Kyrsten Sinema announces U.S. Senate run

Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema, who represents Arizona's 9th Congressional District, has announced run for the U.S. Senate.

Oprah Winfrey teases run for president in 2020

Could Oprah Winfrey be the contender to take on Donald Trump for President in 2020? The former talk show host hasn't confirmed yes or know, but she's definitely teasing it.

Melania Trump fires back at librarian who rejected gift of Dr. Seuss books as ‘racist'

First lady Melania Trump fired back Friday at a Massachusetts elementary school librarian who rejected her donation of Dr. Seuss books, claiming their illustrations are examples of “racist propaganda.”  

A politician who doesn't mind being called a clown
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Some people think politicians are clowns. Pat Payaso encourages it, because, well, Pat is literally a clown. Payaso (which is Spanish for ?clown?) is seeking an at-large Boston City Council seat in November?s election, which pits four incumbents against four challengers for four open seats

Trump, Ryan clear the way for gov't cash to Puerto Rico

On the defensive over the pace of federal help for Puerto Rico, President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans cleared the way Thursday for more supplies and government cash for the hurricane-ravaged U.S. island.

Majority Whip Steve Scalise returns to House for 1st time since Alexandria shooting

To bipartisan hugs, tears and a roaring standing ovation, a hobbling Majority Whip Steve Scalise returned to the House on Thursday, more than three months after a gunman sprayed fire at a baseball practice and left the lawmaker clinging to life.

Michelle Obama slams women who voted for Trump

Former first lady Michelle Obama leveled harsh criticism Wednesday at women who voted for President Trump, suggesting they voted against their own interests.  

Business leaders call for quick approval of Trump tax plan

As expected, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a massive overhaul of the nation’s tax system on Wednesday, seeking deep cuts in business and personal taxes. While the text of the legislation is still being hashed out, the announcement comes at a crucial time for the Trump administration, which has yet to notch a significant policy victory in its first eight months. 

Trump plan promises huge tax cuts, but big questions remain

President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are proposing a far-reaching, $5 trillion plan Wednesday that would cut taxes for corporations and potentially for individuals, simplify the tax system and nearly double the standard deduction used by most Americans.

Mark Zuckerberg responds to Donald Trump's tweet on Facebook being "anti-Trump"

Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg made a lengthy responde Wednesday afternoon, after a tweet by President Donald Trump that accused the social media giant of being "always anti-Trump".

Roy Moore advances in Ala. GOP primary runoff

Firebrand jurist Roy Moore won the Alabama Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating an appointed incumbent backed by President Donald Trump and allies of Sen. Mitch McConnell. In an upset likely to rock the GOP establishment, Moore clinched victory over Sen. Luther Strange to take the GOP nomination for the seat previously held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Moore...

'Obamacare' survives; GOP concedes on last-gasp repeal try

Facing assured defeat, Republican leaders decided Tuesday not to even hold a vote on the GOP's latest attempt to repeal the Obama health care law, surrendering on their last-gasp effort to deliver on the party's banner campaign promise.

Congresswoman kneels on House floor

A Democratic congresswoman called President Trump a racist and kneeled on the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday night.

Trump vows to 'fix the mess' as US targets North Korea banks

New U.S. sanctions will punish eight North Korean banks and 26 bank workers living abroad, the Trump administration announced Tuesday, in the first use of new sanctioning powers granted by President Donald Trump.

Trump says Spain should stay united, opposes secession vote

President Donald Trump is welcoming Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to the White House days before a crucial secession vote in his country.

Demonstrators rally at Georgetown as Sessions deliver remarks on free speech on college campuses

Demonstrators gathered at Georgetown University on Tuesday ahead of an event featuring Attorney General Jeff Sessions where he is scheduled to make remarks about free speech on college campuses.