Politics & Government

Political Fight Over Condolence Calls, Health Bill Addresses 'Bailout' Concerns

7:50am October 19, 2017

by Tamara Keith

Back and forth over Trump condolence calls escalates. A part of the health bill has to do with payments to insurance companies that are supposed to go to subsidizing coverage for low income customers.

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Weeks After Maria, FEMA Still Distributing Basic Needs To Puerto Rico

7:50am October 19, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks to FEMA coordinator Michael Byrne about the recovery effort in Puerto Rico as its governor is set to meet with President Trump. Byrne says more stores and gas stations are opening.

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Sen. Kaine Backs Measure To Stabilize The ACA's Insurance Markets

7:50am October 19, 2017

David Greene talks to Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about a new bipartisan health care proposal out of the Senate that looks to stabilize insurance markets shaken by President Trump last week.

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Morning News Brief: Puerto Rico, Senate Health Care Plan

6:00am October 19, 2017

President Trump welcomes the governor of Puerto Rico to the White House Thursday. A bipartisan bill in the Senate to help stabilize Affordable Care Act marketplaces is officially released on Thursday.

David Mifflin says there have been multiple unauthorized attempts to open credit cards in his name since his Social Security number was stolen.

After Equifax Hack, Calls For Big Changes In Credit Reporting Industry

9:28pm October 18, 2017

by Chris Arnold

The largest known theft of Social Security numbers in history has lawmakers, law enforcement and identity theft victims angry. They're calling for better security and other changes in the system.

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A lawsuit against President Trump alleges he is violating the Foreign and Domestic Emoluments clauses of the Constitution. Plaintiffs' lawyer Deepak Gupta says Trump's Washington hotel (above) is "an emoluments magnet."

Emoluments Hearing Hints At What May Be At Stake: Trump's Tax Returns

6:53pm October 18, 2017

by Peter Overby

If a federal judge lets the plaintiffs proceed with their lawsuit against the president, the next step would give them access to some of his financial documents — perhaps including tax returns.

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In his opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Attorney General Jeff Sessions rebuffed the panel's Democrats on the issue of executive privilege.

Senators Grill Attorney General Sessions On Russia, Comey, 'Sanctuary Cities'

6:47pm October 18, 2017

by Brian Naylor

The attorney general testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and defended his past comments to the panel about his contacts with the Russian ambassador during the 2016 campaign.

Virginia Democrat Could Make History As First Transgender State Lawmaker

5:48pm October 18, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

If Democrat Danica Roem wins her state house race in northern Virginia, she'll be the first transgender lawmaker in the state. She's running against a longtime Republican known for his opposition to LGBT rights.

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Democrats Question Attorney General Sessions On Russia At Senate Judiciary Committee

5:48pm October 18, 2017

by Ryan Lucas

Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee today. There was no shortage of topics discussed — from police oversight and voting rights litigation to protections for the LGBT community and the administration's travel ban. But Democrats repeatedly pushed him on one topic in particular — Russia.

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Federal Judge Hears Arguments In Emoluments Clause Lawsuit Against Trump

5:48pm October 18, 2017

by Peter Overby

Today, attorneys for businesses saying they are being hurt by the Trump Hotel in D.C. told a federal judge why they should have standing to sue for enforcement of the Constitution's Emoluments Clause. The White House attorneys said the businesses have no standing to bring such a suit. The judge said he intends to rule in 30 to 60 days.

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