Politics

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas pulled himself out of contention for FBI director Tuesday.

Cornyn Drops Out Of Running For FBI Director Job; Merrick Garland To Remain A Judge

3:37pm May 16, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Despite Republicans floating the idea of making Merrick Garland FBI director, people close to the judge say that's not happening. Garland was Obama's pick to the Supreme Court and never got a hearing.

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President Trump's Big Reveal

2:12pm May 16, 2017

News broke Monday afternoon that “President Trump revealed highly classified information to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador” while the three met last week in the White House, according to

A Trump supporter flexes his muscles with the words "Build The Wall" written on his biceps, as Trump speaks at a campaign rally last year.

In Trump Era, Men Have Grown Far More Confident Than Women About The U.S. Future

1:49pm May 16, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Among Americans, Republican men are the only ones overwhelmingly confident about the future of the U.S. And they happen to feel that way now — while Trump is president.

A fundraising letter from Frelinghuysen to a Lakeland Bank board member is signed "P.S. one of the ringleaders works for your bank!"

Politics & Government

N.J. Activist Says GOP Congressman's Complaint Forced Her To Quit Her Job

12:18pm May 16, 2017

by Nancy Solomon

A New Jersey woman is out of a job and is putting much of the blame on her congressman, Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen. He alerted her employer that she was active in a group opposing him.

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President Trump celebrated House passage of legislation to roll back the Affordable Care Act in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 4.

Trump Refusal to 'Bail Out' Insurers Might End Up Making Policies Cheaper

11:58am May 16, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

It's a weird twist: If the government refuses to reimburse insurance companies for cost-sharing subsidies, it could make health insurance a lot cheaper for people buying on the exchanges in 2018.

Charlottesville Mayor Responds To Protests Sparked By Removal Of Confederate Statue

10:40am May 16, 2017

Ari Shapiro talks to Charlottesville, Va. Mayor Mike Signer about what happened there over the weekend. There were dueling protests over the removal of the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.

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Chairman of Icahn Enterprises Carl Icahn participates in a panel discussion in 2015.

What To Know About Carl Icahn, Trump's 'Special Adviser'

10:20am May 16, 2017

by Peter Overby

As the president's "special adviser on regulatory reform," billionaire Carl Icahn has undefined reach, and no need to comply with the ethics rules.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a summit in Beijing on Monday. He'll travel to Washington on Tuesday to meet with President Trump and discuss strategy for the fight against terrorism in Syria, which has divided the two countries.

Turkish Leader Visits Trump Looking For 'New Beginning' With U.S. Despite Obstacles

8:29am May 16, 2017

by Miles Parks

President Trump has shown warmth toward Turkey's authoritarian leader, but a military decision last week puts the two countries completely at odds.

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White House Says Reports That Trump Revealed Classified Data Are Wrong

8:21am May 16, 2017

by Mara Liasson

Multiple media outlets are reporting that President Trump revealed foreign intelligence to Russia's foreign minister and ambassador when they visited the Oval Office last week.

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News Brief: Trump Accused Of Sharing Classified Data, Iran Election Preview

8:21am May 16, 2017

Reports suggest President Trump revealed classified information about ISIS to Russian officials at a White House meeting. A view from Iran ahead of the country's presidential election later this week.

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