Pence Secret Service Agent Arrested On Prostitution Charges
The alleged incident occurred last week when the agent, who is assigned to Vice President Mike Pence, was off duty.
LGBT Rights: Is Sexual Orientation In The Workplace Protected By Civil Rights Laws?
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says discrimination based on sexual orientation is sex discrimination covered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
China To Buy American Nuclear Construction Business? Trump Administration Wants A US Buyer
Toshiba wants to unload Westinghouse's money-losing plant construction business to protect its financial future, but the U.S. government is worried about protecting technological secrets.
Is Health Care Reform Dead? Effort To Bring Ultra-Right On Board Could Alienate Centrists
Centrist GOP lawmakers fear a bill acceptable to the right will deny those with pre-existing conditions access to health insurance because of astronomical premiums.
Russia Terrorist Attack: St. Petersburg Bombing Gets Little World Sympathy, Country's Media Says
The international response to Monday's St. Petersburg subway bombing was muted compared to recent terrorist attacks in the West.
Venezuela Crisis 2017: Security Forces, Demonstrators Clash Amid Recession-Induced Shortages
A woman knelt in the street during Tuesday’s demonstrations and sang the national anthem as neighbors banged pots and pans to show their anger at the government.
Energy Efficiency News: 8 States Sue Trump Administration For Delaying Standards
The suit accuses the administration of violating federal law and costing consumers and businesses billions of dollars.
Trump Adviser Carter Page Met With Russian Spy And Passed Documents, Report Says
The energy consultant met SVR agent Victor Podobnyy at an energy conference in New York in 2013.
Does Trump Tax Reform Have A Chance In 2017? Ways And Means Chairman To Meet With Democrats
Legislation is expected to be introduced in coming weeks with a vote expected during the summer.
Should College Tuition Be Free? NY Fed President Says It May Be Time To Talk About It
Student loan debt is suppressing home ownership and making it problematic for the Federal Reserve to decide on the optimal interest rate.
Winter Olympics 2018: NHL Announces Decision For PyeongChang Games
The league says the International Olympic Committee didn't provide enough incentive for the NHL to disrupt its season.
H-1B Visas Get New Guidelines To Fight Fraud, Abuse As Annual Lottery Begins
Trump administration says it's cracking down on abuse, fraud and discrimination against U.S. workers.
Is US Ready To Attack North Korea? President Trump Says He Will Act Alone If Chinese Don't Help
“If they do, that will be very good for China, and if they don’t, it won’t be good for anyone,” Trump told the Financial Times.
Trump Rallies: Then-Candidate Likely Incited Violence In Kentucky, Judge Says
Federal Judge David Hale rejected arguments the actions constituted free speech.
Is Climate Change Real? EPA Administrator Pruitt Admits Humans Contribute To Global Warming
The Environmental Protection Agency chief's comments came just days after President Trump revoked Obama-era efforts to combat climate change.
Neil Gorsuch Vote: Will The Senate Go 'Nuclear' To Approve Supreme Court Nominee?
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer promises a filibuster against Neil Gorsuch, saying that would make Republicans and Democrats even.
What Does Michael Flynn Know About Russia? Lawmakers Say Too Early To Consider Immunity For Testimony
“Every time we turn around, another shoe drops from this centipede," Sen. John McCain said of the investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. election.
What Does Immunity From Prosecution Mean? Michael Flynn Wants It Before Testifying
There are four types of legal immunity. Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn wants the kind that would keep him out of jail in exchange for testimony on Russian election meddling.
US-China Relations News: Trump Warns Meeting With Xi Jinping Will Be 'Difficult'
The president has accused China of manipulating its currency, making it impossible for U.S. companies to compete against Chinese goods.
Trump Russia Update: Former NSA Michael Flynn Seeking Immunity For Testimony
The offer came as the Senate Intelligence Committee began taking testimony on Russian interference in last year's presidential election.
Will Trump Be Impeached? Berkeley Joins List Of Cities Calling For President's Removal
“This is not a matter of policy disagreement with taxes, how we approach healthcare, etc. This is about the very essence of our constitution” — Councilmember Kate Harrison.
Fukushima News: Evacuation Zone Around Nuclear Power Plant Reduced
The government now will concentrate its cleanup effort around the devastated No. 1 nuclear reactor.
Climate Change, Emissions Reduction, Paris Agreement Among Terms To Be Avoided At DOE
A supervisor told some staffers at the Department of Energy they should avoid using terms like climate change, emissions reduction and Paris agreement.
US Heroin Epidemic: Use Up 500% In Decade, Dependence Tripled
Increases were greatest among males, whites and those with low incomes and little education.
Trump-Russia Investigation Update: Pressure Mounting For Independent Probe
At least two House Republicans have joined Democrats in the outcry over Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes' handling of the inquiry.
Is Saudi Arabia Safe For Tourists? US Issues Travel Warning
The warning is based on terror threats and the dangers posed by the conflict in neighboring Yemen.
Are Gay Rights Under Attack? 2020 Census To Ignore Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Questions
The questions disappeared from a "corrected" draft of proposed topics posted on the Census Bureau website.
2017 French Election News: Wife Of Center-Right Candidate Francois Fillon Formally Accused Of Fraud
Penelope Fillon faces charges of complicity, concealment and embezzlement of public funds, misuse of public funds and concealment of aggravated fraud.
Cyprus Bank Accounts: Did Paul Manafort Launder Money For Russia?
Trump's former campaign chairman closed the accounts when the bank raised questions about activities rather than answer questions.
Democrats 2018: Chairman Tom Perez Asks For DNC Staff Resignations
Perez is in the midst of trying to rebuild the party in the wake of November's stunning election defeat.
