Why Trump probably won't be able to replace Sessions

If Congress holds pro forma sessions, it's unlikely the president will be able to sidestep Congress with a recess appointment

• Jul 31, 2017

White House presses Senate to pass health bill -- or else

Trump's aides said he's willing to end required payments to insurers to let "Obamacare implode" and force Senate to act

• Jul 31, 2017

Congressman who assaulted reporter to do community service

U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte will work off his sentence by volunteering for organization that builds custom wheelchairs for children

• Jul 30, 2017

Pence begins 3-nation European tour in NATO member Estonia

Pence arrived in Estonia on Sunday for meetings with the leaders of three Baltic nations

• Jul 30, 2017

Putin says U.S. will have to cut 755 from diplomatic staff in Russia

Announcement comes after Senate passed new legislation to impose further sanctions against Russian government

• Jul 30, 2017

Flake, Feinstein call for "regular order" in path forward on health care reform

The senators' comments come after Republican leadership was delivered another blow in their efforts to reform health care

• Jul 30, 2017

Trump’s travel ban keeps orphan kids from U.S. foster families

The administration's refugee ban has major implications on foster families

• Jul 30, 2017

Feinstein: North Korea a "clear and present danger" to U.S.

Feinstein's comments on "Face the Nation" follow North Korea's second test of an intercontinental ballistic missile

• Jul 30, 2017

Sen. Flake says Republican Party has "lost its way"

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, said on CBS News' "Face the Nation" that the party should turn back to "traditional conservatism"

• Jul 30, 2017

John's Notebook: "Stay generous"

Dickerson says America "is so ready for evidence to confirm the absolute worst about an opponent it snuffs out our charity."

• Jul 30, 2017

NationTracker poll: Most say Trump creating "conflict and drama" and "chaos"

Trump's strongest backers like to see him fighting his opponents. Most others dislike this combativeness

• Jul 30, 2017

Poll: Americans urge bipartisanship on future health care plans

More Americans want to see GOP work with Democrats to improve health care law, rather than repeal or replace it

• Jul 30, 2017

Trump says he's "disappointed" in China over North Korea

President Trump tweeted that China does "NOTHING for us with North Korea," which on Friday tested an intercontinental ballistic missile

• Jul 30, 2017

Clinton lost, but Republicans still push for investigation

Some Republicans in Congress are intensifying their calls to investigate Clinton and other Obama administration officials

• Jul 30, 2017

Trump: Republicans are "total quitters" if they give up on health care

The president urged Senate Republicans to take up another health care bill "before voting on any other bill"

• Jul 29, 2017

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