House chairman asks IRS for 6 years of Trump’s tax returns

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee chairman on Wednesday formally asked the IRS to provide six years of President Donald Trump’s personal tax returns andRead More

Trump takes a step back from threat to close southern border

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump eased up on his threats to close the southern border as officials across his administration explored half-measures that mightRead More

Mar-a-Lago arrest spotlights security risks at Trump estate

PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — As palm trees swayed in the ocean breeze, Yujing Zhang approached Secret Service agents in the Mar-a-Lago parking lot. SheRead More

Trump calls for new focus on hiring former prisoners

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he wants to follow up on criminal justice reform with efforts that help federal inmates find jobsRead More

Biden: I’ll be more mindful of ‘respecting personal space’

(AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden acknowledged Wednesday that his tendency toward physical displays of affection and encouragement has made some women uncomfortable, andRead More

House Judiciary panel approves subpoenas for Mueller report

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee approved subpoenas Wednesday for special counsel Robert Mueller’s full Russia report as Democrats pressure the Justice Department toRead More

Newly elected Chicago mayor: Victory means ‘a city reborn’

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot’s resounding victory was a clear call for change at City Hall and a historic repudiation of the old-style,Read More

‘Obamacare’ repeal off the table for GOP until after 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Not any longer.” And with that, a triumphant Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to close the book Tuesday on a divisiveRead More

Trump waiting on possible border closure

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s taking a wait-and-see approach on his threat to close the southern border as soon as thisRead More

Trump considering naming an ‘immigration czar’

WASHINGTON (AP) — As he threatens to shut down the southern border, President Donald Trump is considering bringing on a “border” or “immigration czar” toRead More