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Medicaid cuts risk children’s health care and academics

House Republicans approved a budget resolution that would reduce the federal Medicaid program by 11 percent, potentially compromising access to health care for up to 40 percent of the nation's students.

Canadian premier: Trump a ‘short-sighted man’

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston called President Trump a “short-sighted man” and announced a series of reciprocal steps his province will take to respond to the president’s 25-percent tariffs on Canadian goods. “Donald Trump is a short-sighted man who wields his power just for the sake of it, not having any consideration for the destructive...

Here are the Democrats skipping President Trump’s address to Congress

Several Democrats in both chambers of Congress are planning to skip President Trump’s first address to lawmakers of his second White House term Tuesday night, expected to be a wide-ranging speech after six weeks in office. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) posted Tuesday on social media that she wouldn't attend. "I’m not going to the Joint...

Supreme Court appears skeptical of Mexico’s lawsuit against American gunmakers

Mexico argues it should be allowed to sue American gunmakers for their weapons being smuggled into the country and used by cartels, but the U.S. Supreme Court appears skeptical.

Federal judge reverses Trump firing of federal employees’ appeal board chairwoman

Cathy Harris, a Democrat who led the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) until she was fired by President Donald Trump last month has been ordered reinstated to her position by a federal judge.

Noem says DHS will ‘not be deterred’ after ICE hit by new leaks ahead of Virginia raid

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is responding to leaks about a raid in Northern Virginia, after officials have said they are trying to crack down on leaks to the media.

5 things to watch in Trump’s primetime address to Congress

Five things to watch as President Donald Trump gives his first major primetime address to Congress and the nation since returning to power in the White House six weeks ago.

Reporter’s Noteboook: Sorting it out

There are really four distinct issues with which Congress is grappling as the government risks running out of money next week.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recall effort launches

An effort to recall Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass launched on Tuesday afternoon.

Where does Trump stand with Americans hours before his primetime speech to Congress?

Americans are divided on the job President Donald Trump is doing, according to the latest polls, ahead of his first major address to Congress since returning to the White House.

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