Supreme Court strikes down as vague part of immigration law
The Supreme Court said Tuesday that part of a federal law that makes it easier to deport immigrants who have been convicted of crimes is too vague to be enforced.
GAO says EPA violated spending law on Pruitt's privacy booth
An internal government watchdog says the Environmental Protection Agency violated federal spending laws when purchasing a $43,000 soundproof privacy booth for Administrator Scott Pruitt to make private phone calls in his office.
Trump pardons Scooter Libby, says he was 'treated unfairly'
President Donald Trump issued a pardon Friday to I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, suggesting the former top aide to Vice President Dick Cheney had been "treated unfairly" by a special counsel. The pardon comes at a moment when the president faces an escalating special counsel investigation of his own.
Speaker Ryan to retire, leaving big election-year GOP vacuum
House Speaker Paul Ryan abruptly announced Wednesday he will retire rather than seek another term in Congress as the steady if reluctant wingman for President Donald Trump, sending new ripples of uncertainty through a Washington already on edge and a Republican Party bracing for a rough election year.
Trump warns Russia: 'Get ready' for attack on Syria
President Donald Trump suggested imminent retaliation for last weekend's suspected chemical weapons attack. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis took a more measured tone, saying the U.S. was still studying intelligence.
Day after Bolton takes over, homeland security aide is out
President Donald Trump's homeland security adviser Thomas Bossert resigned Tuesday in the latest White House shakeup.
US takes aim at Putin's allies in Russia with new sanctions
The United States punished dozens of Russian oligarchs and government officials on Friday with sanctions that took direct aim at President Vladimir Putin's inner circle, as President Donald Trump's administration tried to show he's not afraid to take tough action against Moscow.
Trump, China escalate trade dispute as markets tumble
Unwilling to yield, President Donald Trump and China's government escalated their trade clash Friday, with Beijing vowing to "counterattack with great strength" if Trump follows through on threats to impose tariffs on an additional $100 billion in Chinese goods.
Correction: Trump story on securing US-Mexico border
In a story April 3 about President Donald Trump announcing that he wants to use the military to secure the border, The Associated Press reported erroneously the length of the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas. It is roughly 1,250 miles (2,000 kilometers) long, not 800 miles (1,290 kilometers) long.
Dutch attorney sentenced in Russia probe draws 30 days, fine
A Dutch attorney who lied to federal agents investigating former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced Tuesday to 30 days in prison in the first punishment handed down in the special counsel's Russia investigation. He was also ordered to pay a $20,000 fine.
'Chappaquiddick' puts focus on aftermath of Kennedy accident
Jason Clarke plunged into frigid waters, repeatedly, for his role as the late Sen. Ted Kennedy in "Chappaquiddick."
The Latest: Pulse gunman widow released from custody
The Latest on the trial of the widow of the Orlando nightclub shooting that killed 49 people in 2016 (all times local):
Porn star's lawyer a 'street fighter' with Ivy League degree
Michael Avenatti wants to be clear: He does not bluff.
Trump is hopeful, but some skeptical ahead of US-NK talks
An enigmatic North Korean leader takes a secretive train trip to China to affirm fraternal ties and declare a commitment to denuclearization.
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Lawsuit challenges FDA delay of e-cigarette review
Several anti-smoking groups are suing the Food and Drug Administration over a decision by Trump administration officials to delay the review of e-cigarettes.
Army veteran in US since age 8 deported after prison stint
An Army veteran from Chicago who served two tours in Afghanistan and had been in the U.S. since age 8 has been deported to Mexico because of a 2008 drug-trafficking conviction.
Biden would 'beat the hell' out of Trump for disrespecting women
Former Vice President Joe Biden says he would "beat the hell" out of President Donald Trump if they were in high school together and Trump disrespected women.
Emails show FEMA silent as Puerto Rico sought generator fuel after Maria
As hundreds of people stood in line for food and many went hungry during the days and weeks after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, Walmart Inc. and local supermarkets threw out tons of spoiled meat, dairy and produce.
US gets tougher on Russia; new sanctions, accusations about targeting power plants
In its toughest challenge to Russia to date, the Trump administration accused Moscow on Thursday of an elaborate plot to penetrate America's electric grid, factories, water supply and even air travel through cyber hacking. The U.S. also hit targeted Russians with sanctions for alleged election meddling for the first time since President Donald Trump took office.
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