Friday News Roundup - Domestic
President Trump makes news talking to Democrats, a war widow and Puerto Rico's governor.
Politics & Government
Friday News Roundup - International
Stories of fights against militants dominated international news this week.
WATCH: Paul Ryan Roasts Trump At Charity Dinner
The House speaker poked fun at the president over his use of Twitter and the revolving cast of White House staff.
CIA Backs Off Director's Claim That Russian Meddling Didn't Swing Election
Director Mike Pompeo incorrectly told a security conference in Washington, D.C., on Thursday that U.S. intelligence has concluded that Russian meddling "did not affect the outcome of the election."
Federal Judge Will Not Void Guilty Ruling On Arpaio, Despite Trump's Pardon
Citing legal precedents, Bolton said that while a pardon removes the threat of punishment, it does not "blot out guilt."
Senate Passes Budget Resolution Seen As Key To Trump's Tax Overhaul
The White House says the $4 trillion resolution, which passed by a narrow 51-49 vote, "creates a pathway" for promised tax reform and tax cuts.
High Point OKs “Plan B” For Stadium Funding
The High Point City Council has approved a “Plan B” for building a baseball stadium.
Veterans React To Trump Politicizing Condolences Of Military Deaths
Veterans are reacting with dismay to what they call the politicization of military deaths and presidential condolences.
Politics In The News: Gen. Kelly And Ex-Presidents Obama And Bush
Chief of Staff John Kelly made an emotional defense of the president's conversations with gold star families. Will it quell criticism? Steve Inskeep talks to Johan Goldberg of the National Review.
News Brief: Trump's Call To Widow, Border Wall With Mexico
The White House is bogged down in controversy surrounding a call President Trump made to a military widow. Near San Diego, the administration is constructing prototypes of the proposed border wall.