Trump loses patience with his White House counsel  —  White House counsel Don McGahn has largely stepped back from managing Donald Trump's response to the expanding Russia investigation, but that hasn't stopped the president from lashing out at him about it anyway.

Our politics are divided.  They have been for a long time.  And while I know that division makes it difficult to listen to Americans with whom we disagree, that's what we need to do today.  —  I recognize that repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act has become a core tenet of the Republican Party.

‘Fox & Friends’ propagates the most astounding piece of pro-Trump propaganda yet  —  Merely placing sweet little questions before President Trump isn't enough anymore, apparently.  These days, the treatment dished out by the “Fox & Friends” crew to Trump needs to include a bit of slander for the opposition.

Don't make things worse  —  The secrecy extended into the White House.  —  Rice , Haines and White House homeland-security adviser Lisa Monaco convened meetings in the Situation Room to weigh the mounting evidence of Russian interference and generate options for how to respond.

F.B.I. Investigating Deals Involving Paul Manafort and Son-in-Law  —  Federal investigators are examining financial transactions involving Paul Manafort and his son-in-law, who embarked on a series of real estate deals in recent years fueled by millions of dollars from Mr. Manafort, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Trump to sign VA bill to protect whistleblowers, expedite firing of problem workers  —  WASHINGTON — President Trump is scheduled to sign legislation Friday designed to protect whistleblowers while making it easier to fire problem employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Why Democrats can't quit Nancy Pelosi  —  Washington (CNN)Nancy Pelosi is sending a defiant message to House Democrats who are grumbling about her leadership: Come at me.  —  But while Pelosi's critics are increasingly vocal, they have not yet answered critical questions about who would fill …

Memo Shows Preet Bharara Was Concerned After Phone Call From White House  —  “Hi Mr. Bharara, this is Madeline Westerhout calling from President Donald Trump's office.”  —  Former US Attorney Preet Bharara sent an email to Justice Department officials in New York to express concern …

Prominent Democratic Fundraisers Realign to Lobby For Trump's Agenda  —  After President Donald Trump's upset election victory, Democratic insiders who worked on Hillary Clinton's failed presidential bid weren't necessarily relegated to the sidelines.  Many, in fact, are cashing in as lobbyists — by working to advance Trump's agenda.

Bipartisan support for some gun proposals, stark partisan divisions on many others  —  Republicans and Democrats find rare common ground on some gun policy proposals in the U.S. Large majorities in both parties continue to favor preventing people with mental illnesses from buying guns …

Nebraska Democratic Party official caught on tape saying he's glad Scalise got shot  —  FILE - In this March 8, 2017 file photo, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington.  Scalise was shot Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., congressional officials say.

The Senate's Health-Care Advance  —  The draft bill contains many conservative victories, which is why the left hates it.

Cosby juror says he didn't believe ‘well-coached’ Constand  —  PITTSBURGH — A juror in Bill Cosby's sex assault trial said Thursday that he did not believe the testimony of accuser Andrea Constand because she willingly went alone to the entertainer's home and brought him gifts on more than one occasion.

Sen. Rand Paul: Health insurance should cost $1 per day … Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said Friday morning he believes consumers should be able to buy health insurance for $1 per day.  —  “What I'd like to do is legalize inexpensive insurance, and you should be able to get insurance for $1 a day.