Politics

House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, says he will leave office on June 30.

Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz To Leave Office At The End Of June

4:31pm May 18, 2017

by Julia Ritchey

"I knew from day one that my service there would not last forever," Chaffetz said in a statement. The Republican currently chairs the powerful House Oversight Committee.

White House Officials Speak To Press About President Trump's Firing Of FBI Director James Comey

Politics & Government

Comey Paper Trails: The Beginning Of The End?

4:23pm May 18, 2017

What is the latest on the Russia investigation? Is Comey's memo Trump's "Smoking Gun"?

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller arrives to testify before the House Judiciary Committee in 2013. The Justice Department announced Wednesday that Mueller will lead the FBI's investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 election.

Who Is Robert Mueller, Special Counsel Overseeing Russia Investigation?

4:20pm May 18, 2017

Robert Mueller led arguably the biggest FBI overhaul in the bureau's history during his 12-year term as director. Now, he'll investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election.

The workers planting apple trees at this orchard in Wenatchee, Wash., came to the U.S. on temporary visas for farm workers.

Government Confirms A Surge In Foreign Guest Workers On U.S. Farms

3:28pm May 18, 2017

by Dan Charles

Government statistics show a big increase in the number of foreign guest workers approved to work on American farms this year. It's up 36 percent over the same period last year.

FCC Votes To Begin Rollback Of Net Neutrality Regulations

1:33pm May 18, 2017

by Alina Selyukh

The vote begins a months-long process to collect — once again — public comment on how the government should regulate Internet service providers. The FCC is repealing Obama-era rules.

President Trump gives the commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn.

After Special Counsel Named, Trump Reacts: 'Greatest Witch Hunt' In Political History

12:50pm May 18, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The morning after former FBI Director Robert Mueller was named special counsel overseeing the investigation into Trump team ties to Russia, the president is upping the grievance politics.

The Agriculture Department established research centers in 2014 to translate climate science into real-world ideas to help farmers and ranchers adapt to a hotter climate. But a tone of skepticism about climate change from the Trump administration has some

Will The Government Help Farmers Adapt To A Changing Climate?

8:50am May 18, 2017

by Luke Runyon

The livelihoods of farmers and ranchers are intimately tied to weather and the environment. But they may no longer be able to depend on government research to help them adapt to climate change.

Politics & Government

Ex-FBI Director Mueller Appointed As Special Counsel To Oversee Russia Probe

8:36am May 18, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

On Wednesday, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed Robert Mueller to oversee the growing investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and possible ties to Trump associates.

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Politics & Government

Appointing Mueller As Special Counsel Is A Great Move, Rep. Farenthold Says

8:36am May 18, 2017

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller will oversee the Justice Department's investigation into Russia's role in the presidential election. David Greene talks to Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold of Texas.

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The sun sets over the old Saudi palace on the outskirts of the Saudi capital Riyadh. President Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, as well as Israel and the Vatican, starting Friday.

Wading Into Murky Waters, Trump Trip To Advocate Religious Unity

8:36am May 18, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

Starting Friday, President Trump will address Muslim leaders in Saudi Arabia as well as visit the Israel and the Vatican. But there's plenty that could go wrong.

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