Federal judge rules Obama's health care overhaul unconstitutional

A conservative federal judge in Texas has ruled the Affordable Care Act "invalid" on the eve of the sign-up deadline for next year. But with appeals certain, even the Trump White House said the law will remain in place for now.

Giuliani says 'Over my dead body' will Mueller interview Trump

With a number of probes moving closer to the Oval Office, President Donald Trump and his attorney unleashed a fresh series of attacks Sunday on the investigators, questioning their integrity while categorically ruling out the possibility of a presidential interview with the special counsel.

Trump picks Mick Mulvaney to be next Chief of Staff

President Donald Trump is announcing that budget director Mick Mulvaney will be his next chief of staff.

Maxine Waters calls for Trump impeachment: 'He is dangerous'

Rep. Maxine Waters said late Wednesday that Democrats who are acting sheepish about impeaching President Trump may be doing so out of fear of a "revolt."

In plea deal, Russian woman admits to being a secret agent

A Russian woman accused of being a secret agent admitted Thursday that she conspired to infiltrate the American gun-rights movement to gather intelligence on conservative political groups as Donald Trump rose to power.

US appeals court blocks Trump birth control coverage rules

A U.S. appeals court has blocked rules by the Trump administration allowing more employers to opt out of providing women with no-cost birth control.

Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen sentenced to 3 years in federal prison

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's one-time fixer, was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison for crimes that included arranging the payment of hush money to conceal his boss' alleged sexual affairs, telling a judge that he agreed time and again to cover up Trump's "dirty deeds" out of "blind loyalty."

Google CEO faces Congressional grilling

Google's CEO faces a grilling from U.S. lawmakers on how the web search giant handled an alarming data breach and whether it may bend to Chinese government censorship demands.

Judge orders Stormy Daniels to pay Trump $293,000 in attorneys' fees

Porn star Stormy Daniels must pay President Donald Trump nearly $293,000 for his attorneys' fees and another $1,000 in sanctions after her defamation suit against him was dismissed, a federal judge in Los Angeles ordered Tuesday.

President Trump bickers with Democratic leaders, threatens government shutdown

Arguing heatedly in public with Democratic leaders, President Donald Trump threatened repeatedly on Tuesday to shut down the government if Congress doesn't provide the money he says is needed to build a wall at the Mexican border. He insisted the military can build it if Democrats won't vote for the funding.

US starts to withdraw troops from Trump border mission

The U.S. this week will begin withdrawing many of the active duty troops sent to the border with Mexico by President Donald Trump just before the midterm election in response to a caravan of Central American migrants, U.S. officials said Monday.

Scramble is on to find new White House chief of staff

Wanted: Top aide to most powerful leader in world. Chief qualification: Willing to take the job. Must also be prepared to tolerate regular undermining by boss and risk of steep legal bills. Post-employment prospects: Uncertain.

Top House Dems raise prospect of impeachment, jail for Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) - Top House Democrats have raised the prospect of impeachment or the real possibility of prison time for President Donald Trump if it's proved that he directed illegal hush-money payments to women, adding to the legal pressure on the president over the Russia investigation and other scandals.

Ayers turns down Chief of Staff job offer from Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's top pick to replace chief of staff John Kelly, Nick Ayers, is no longer expected to fill the role.

Dem: Illegal payments 'impeachable offense' if Trump ordered

The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee says he believes it would be an "impeachable offense" if it's proved that President Donald Trump directed illegal hush-money payments to women during the 2016 campaign.

Trump taps William Barr for attorney general, Heather Nauert for UN ambassador

President Trump announced Friday that he plans to nominate William Barr, the George H.W. Bush-era leader of the Justice Department, as his next attorney general – as well as State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert to succeed outgoing U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley.

UP4141 brings President George H.W. Bush to final resting place

More than 11,000 people paid their respects to George H.W. Bush as the 41st President lay in repose all night at a Houston church where his family worshipped.

Former president George H.W. Bush honored with state funeral at National Cathedral

George H.W. Bush was celebrated with high praise and loving humor Wednesday as the nation bade farewell to the man who was America's 41st president and the last to fight for the U.S. in wartime. Three former presidents looked on at Washington National Cathedral as a fourth — George W. Bush — eulogized his dad.

George W. Bush delivers touching eulogy for his father George H.W. Bush

Former president George W. Bush delivered a heartwarming eulogy at the funeral service for his father as the nation bid farewell to former president George H.W. Bush.

George W. Bush hands Michelle Obama piece of candy at funeral for George H.W. Bush

In a touching gesture at the funeral for his father, George W. Bush took time to hand former first lady Michelle Obama a piece of candy in a moment reminiscent of their time at the funeral for Sen. John McCain.