Key Republicans Want to Scrap Health Bill's Tax Cuts for Wealthy  —  Collins, Rounds suggest eliminating repeal of investment tax  —  McConnell negotiating with Republicans to win over holdouts  —  Several Senate Republicans began to question Wednesday whether their health-care bill …

Minnesota woman charged with fatally shooting boyfriend in failed YouTube video stunt  —  As part of a young couple's quest for YouTube fame, a 19-year-old woman shot at a book her boyfriend was holding against his chest, killing him at close range outside their northwestern Minnesota home.

Trump rips media, mocks Pelosi at closed-door fundraiser  —  President Donald Trump, facing dimming approval ratings and a stalled legislative agenda, rolled out his greatest hits on Wednesday evening - ripping into CNN, assailing House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and hailing his party's string of special election wins.

House set to vote on 'Kate's Law'  —  Washington (CNN)The House Thursday is expected to pass bills that would hand President Donald Trump key pieces of his immigration agenda, especially efforts targeting sanctuary cities.  —  The bills, “Kate's Law” and the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act …

Tillerson blows up at top White House aide  —  Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's frustrations with the White House have been building for months.  Last Friday, they exploded.  —  The normally laconic Texan unloaded on Johnny DeStefano, the head of the presidential personnel office …

Gorsuch's First Anti-Gay Dissent Has a Huge Factual Error—and Terrible, Dishonest Logic  —  On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled the Constitution requires states to list same-sex parents on their child's birth certificates.  The decision was predictable: In Obergefell v. Hodges …

Trump's Obama Obsession  —  Donald Trump has a thing about Barack Obama.  Trump is obsessed with Obama.  Obama haunts Trump's dreams.  One of Trump's primary motivators is the absolute erasure of Obama — were it possible — not only from the political landscape but also from the history books.

House Russia probe eyes longtime Trump bodyguard-turned-White House aide Keith Schiller  —  Congressional investigators now want to interview Keith Schiller, President Donald Trump's longtime bodyguard-turned-White House aide, as part of their investigation into Russian interference …

As GOP buckles down on health care, conservative media loses interest  —  On Tuesday, the fate of the Republicans' attempt to undo the Affordable Care Act dominated news out of Washington.  Phones rattled with alerts about the decision to delay a vote until mid-July.

Gov. Matt Bevin publicly signs bill allowing Kentucky's public schools to teach the Bible  —  FRANKFORT, Ky. (WDRB) — Public schools in Kentucky can soon teach reading, writing and the book of Revelation.  —  At the Capitol on Tuesday, Gov. Matt Bevin gave his public “Amen” to a bill allowing Bible courses in public schools.

Deposed Saudi Prince Is Said to Be Confined to Palace  —  BEIRUT, Lebanon — The recently deposed crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Nayef, has been barred from leaving the kingdom and confined to his palace in the coastal city of Jidda, according to four current and former American officials …

Stop going to the White House press briefings  —  With all the legitimate gripes reporters have with this White House, perhaps the least worthy of your (or their) time and attention is the WWE-style smackdown over briefings.  Every day, the White House hides or dodges.  Every day, reporters protest and whine.

Cardinal George Pell charged with at least three serious sex offences  —  Cardinal George Pell, Australia's highest ranking Catholic will face at least three serious sex assault charges, including at least one count of rape.  —  Victoria Police has confirmed Cardinal Pell has been charged …

Pentagon plan to defeat ISIS looks very much like Obama's approach  —  The Pentagon is putting the final touches on a promised new counter-Islamic State strategy for Syria and Iraq, and it looks very much like the one the Obama administration pursued, according to senior defense officials.

Officials struggle to convince Trump that Russia remains a threat  —  Trump blasts Obama on Twitter, demands apology  —  Washington (CNN)As President Donald Trump lashes out at former President Barack Obama for failing to take a harder line against Russia for election meddling …

The Case Of The Mysterious Trump Portraits On The Hill  —  On Wednesday afternoon, a painting of President Donald Trump was spotted being carried around Capitol Hill.  —  This just came into the Capitol with its creator, Barry Wingard of western PA. He painted it....  Reply Retweet Favorite

House lawmakers back amendment requiring Pentagon climate change report  —  The House Armed Services Committee's annual defense policy bill will include a provision requiring a Defense Department report on the effects of climate change on military installations.