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Attack at Parliament

British authorities respond to what they're calling a terrorist incident at Parliament.

A major security incident, prompting the evacuation of the British Parliament as armed police responded to an attack at the gates of the building. A lone attacker allegedly stabbed and killed a policeman before being shot multiple times and killed by officers. Police say the attacker left a trail of blood on his way to the building, having driven into…

More Russian Ties

Allegations hint at a new tie between the Trump campaign and Russia.

  New accusations have surfaced amid an FBI investigation into alleged ties between Russia and the Trump campaign, involving former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort hiding payments from a pro-Russian political party in Ukraine. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson is planning to visit Moscow next month. Meanwhile, the President continues to encourage Republicans to pass the new health care bill…

Heath Care Help

Republicans in Congress spent a late night still at work making changes to the American Health Care Act.

  It was a late night session for Republicans in Congress, still at work making changes to the American Health Care Act. The GOP is working on an answer to repeal and replace Obamacare. However, not all House Republicans are on board. Leadership is now bringing in the President in hopes he can make a deal. President Trump will be…

Capitol Business

Congress is set for a busy day on Capitol Hill.

  The first hearing for the nomination of Judge Neil Grouch to the Supreme Court will be held today on Capitol Hill. The hearings for the next Supreme Court justice will last for four days. Judge Gorsuch will need 60 votes in the Senate for confirmation. FBI director James Comey will also be on the hill, speaking to the House…

Blasted Budget

President Trump's first budget proposal is facing mixed reaction.

  President Donald Trump’s proposed budget may not get very far. The financial blueprint is receiving mixed reviews, with some saying Congress will never approve it. Democrats are angered by the proposal as it cuts spending from several federal departments, with some Democratic analysts saying they think the President has the wrong priorities with spending. Many Republicans, though, are calling…

Revised Travel Ban Blocked

A federal judge in Hawaii has blocked President Trump's revised travel ban.

  President Trump’s latest travel ban has been halted by a federal judge in Hawaii. The new executive order was meant to resolve concerns over discrimination that stopped the first ban back in January. Some analysts on the far right says the court’s decision is an example of judicial over-reach, while others acknowledge the ban likely wouldn’t have any effect…

Tax Return Roller-Coaster

The White House is now commenting on President's Trump's 2005 taxes after a portion of the return was released to an investigative reporter.

  A tumultuous Tuesday for the White House after President Trump’s 2005 tax returns mysteriously appeared in the mailbox of an investigative journalist. The White House then rushed to report that the President paid nearly forty million dollars in taxes that year after earning at least $150 million. The Democratic National Committee has slammed the White House response to the…

Price of Health Care

Reaction is coming in after the Congressional Budget Office releases its score on the new Republican health care plan.

  Republicans and Democrats continue to feud over health care and the investigation into Russia. The Republican health care plan to replace Obamacare is put to the test, and its Congressional Budget Office score doesn’t look good. Even many Republicans are disappointed with the news, with some questioning the accuracy of the CBO’s results. But House Speaker Paul Ryan says…

Snow Arrival

Preparations are underway as a massive snow storm gets ready to pound the Northeast.

  The Northeast is bracing for a major winter storm as cities such as Boston, New York and Philadelphia could get hit with a lot of snow. Nearly two feet of snow is expected to fall, which could shut down major cities from Washington, D.C. to Boston. Coastal areas in New England could also see flooding due to the storm….

Looking for a Strike

Republicans are trying to unite behind their new proposed healthcare plan.

  The arm twisting continues today in Washington as president trump tries to rein in members of his own party to repeal and replace Obamacare. Vice President Mike pence even made it clear that they are open to negotiation, even some select members of congress for pizza and bowling last night hoping to win them over. House Speaker Paul Ryan’s…