GOP acts fast on health care to avoid ire Dems faced
It took former President Barack Obama and his Democrats more than a year to pass the Affordable Care Act, a slow and painstaking process that allowed plenty of time for a fierce backlash to ignite, undermining the law from the very start.
It took former President Barack Obama and his Democrats more than a year to pass the Affordable Care Act, a slow and painstaking process that allowed plenty of time for a fierce backlash to ignite, undermining the law from the very start.
WikiLeaks, tech firms could team up to fight CIA hacking
WikiLeaks will work with technology companies to help defend them against the Central Intelligence Agency's hacking tools, founder Julian Assange said Thursday, an approach which sets up a potential conflict between Silicon Valley firms eager to protect their products and an agency stung by the radical transparency group's disclosures.
WikiLeaks will work with technology companies to help defend them against the Central Intelligence Agency's hacking tools, founder Julian Assange said Thursday, an approach which sets up a potential conflict between Silicon Valley firms eager to protect their products and an agency stung by the radical transparency group's disclosures.
Hawaii, other states challenge Trump's new travel ban
Hawaii has become the first state to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's revised travel ban, saying the order will harm its Muslim population, tourism and foreign students.
Hawaii has become the first state to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's revised travel ban, saying the order will harm its Muslim population, tourism and foreign students.
Illegal border crossings decrease by 40 percent in Trump's first month, report says
The number of people illegally crossing the U.S. southern border has dropped 40 percent in President Trump’s first full month in office, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Wednesday.
The number of people illegally crossing the U.S. southern border has dropped 40 percent in President Trump’s first full month in office, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Wednesday.
Industry groups against GOP health bill debated all night
Hospitals, doctors and consumer groups mounted intensifying opposition to the Republican health care bill as GOP leaders labored Wednesday to rally a divided party behind their high-stakes overhaul drive. Lawmakers cast Congress' initial votes on the legislation as House Speaker Paul Ryan praised the proposal as "what good, conservative health care reform looks like."
Hospitals, doctors and consumer groups mounted intensifying opposition to the Republican health care bill as GOP leaders labored Wednesday to rally a divided party behind their high-stakes overhaul drive. Lawmakers cast Congress' initial votes on the legislation as House Speaker Paul Ryan praised the proposal as "what good, conservative health care reform looks like."
Son of Sen. Tim Kaine arrested at Trump protest in Minnesota
The youngest son of U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine was one of 6 people arrested during a counter protest at last Saturday’s March 4 Trump rally in St. Paul, Minnesota. Linwood Kaine of Minneapolis was arrested on suspicion of second-degree riot. He was booked into the Ramsey County Jail and released Tuesday. No criminal charges have been filed.
The youngest son of U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine was one of 6 people arrested during a counter protest at last Saturday’s March 4 Trump rally in St. Paul, Minnesota. Linwood Kaine of Minneapolis was arrested on suspicion of second-degree riot. He was booked into the Ramsey County Jail and released Tuesday. No criminal charges have been filed.
March organizers call for 'A Day Without a Woman'
Organizers of January's Women's March have called for women to take the day off and encouraged them not to spend money to show their economic strength and impact on American society.
Organizers of January's Women's March have called for women to take the day off and encouraged them not to spend money to show their economic strength and impact on American society.
White House demands probe over Obama power use
White House demands that Congress investigate whether Obama abused executive powers in connection with 2016 election.
White House demands that Congress investigate whether Obama abused executive powers in connection with 2016 election.
Phelps asks Congress to ensure anti-doping system is fair
Testifying before a congressional hearing on improving anti-doping measures, Michael Phelps has expressed frustration over seeing others cheat and says athletes need to believe the system works.
Testifying before a congressional hearing on improving anti-doping measures, Michael Phelps has expressed frustration over seeing others cheat and says athletes need to believe the system works.
Christie to unveil final budget proposal as governor
Republican Chris Christie is set to unveil his final budget proposal as governor.
Republican Chris Christie is set to unveil his final budget proposal as governor.
Rosie O'Donnell to take center stage before Trump speech
A presidential address to Congress is always part policy speech, part political theater. Before President Trump's 9pm speech to Congress, his old nemesis Rosie O'Donnell will headline a "resistance address."
A presidential address to Congress is always part policy speech, part political theater. Before President Trump's 9pm speech to Congress, his old nemesis Rosie O'Donnell will headline a "resistance address."
Sessions says murder uptick threatens progress on crime
Attorney General Jeff Sessions painted a grim vision of violence in America on Tuesday, telling state law enforcement officials that a recent uptick in murders threatens to undo decades of progress. He pledged to "put bad men behind bars."
Attorney General Jeff Sessions painted a grim vision of violence in America on Tuesday, telling state law enforcement officials that a recent uptick in murders threatens to undo decades of progress. He pledged to "put bad men behind bars."
Congress returns Monday, with health care, Supreme Court on agenda
Congress returns to Washington this week to confront dramatic decisions on health care and the Supreme Court that may help determine the course of Donald Trump's presidency.
Congress returns to Washington this week to confront dramatic decisions on health care and the Supreme Court that may help determine the course of Donald Trump's presidency.
Democrat Stephanie Hansen wins special election, party holds onto Delaware state Senate
Still reeling from the election of Donald Trump, Democrats in Delaware can take solace in maintaining their grasp on state government.
Still reeling from the election of Donald Trump, Democrats in Delaware can take solace in maintaining their grasp on state government.
Tweet: President Trump won't attend White House Correspondents' Association Dinner
President Donald Trump said in a tweet Saturday that he will not attend the yearly White House Correspondents' Dinner.
President Donald Trump said in a tweet Saturday that he will not attend the yearly White House Correspondents' Dinner.
City: Soda tax brought in twice as much money as expected in January
The city’s Revenue Department announced it collected $5.7 million from the Philadelphia Beverage Tax in its first month – January. That more than doubles the city’s predictions.
The city’s Revenue Department announced it collected $5.7 million from the Philadelphia Beverage Tax in its first month – January. That more than doubles the city’s predictions.
Conservatives welcome Trump with delight -- and wariness
For the past eight years, thousands of conservative activists have descended on Washington each spring with dreams of putting a Republican in the White House. This year, they're learning reality can be complicated.
For the past eight years, thousands of conservative activists have descended on Washington each spring with dreams of putting a Republican in the White House. This year, they're learning reality can be complicated.
Bay Area suburb OKs resolution calling for Donald Trump impeachment probe
The Richmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to ask the U.S. House of Representatives to investigate impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump about a month after the real estate mogul was sworn into office.
The Richmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to ask the U.S. House of Representatives to investigate impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump about a month after the real estate mogul was sworn into office.
Judge Guadagno sends resignation to wife and boss, Lt. Gov. Guadagno
We don’t know who wears the pants at home, but a New Jersey appeals court judge sent his resignation letter to his wife.
We don’t know who wears the pants at home, but a New Jersey appeals court judge sent his resignation letter to his wife.
Tampa demonstrators show support for President Trump
On a holiday when thousands of Americans took to the streets for "Not My President" protests, supporters of President Trump held a counter protest in Tampa.
On a holiday when thousands of Americans took to the streets for "Not My President" protests, supporters of President Trump held a counter protest in Tampa.