Local politicians discuss much-anticipated Comey testimony

Former FBI Director James Comey is scheduled to testify before Congress on Thursday morning in a much-anticipated showdown as questions surround his interactions with PresidentRead More

House GOP on track to undoing post-2008 financial rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans headed toward a vote Thursday on dismantling sweeping financial rules established under President Barack Obama that were designed to headRead More

Trump suggests Iran shares some blame for extremist attacks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is suggesting that Iran shares some of the blame for twin attacks by extremists on its parliament and aRead More

Gianforte apologizes to reporter for assault before election

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — U.S. Rep.-elect Greg Gianforte of Montana says in an apology letter that he “had no right to assault” a reporter. Gianforte’sRead More

GOP congressional candidate doesn’t support ‘livable wage’

ATLANTA (AP) — A Republican candidate in a nationally watched Georgia congressional race says she doesn’t support a “livable wage.” That was the way KarenRead More

Carson talks fiscal responsibility as senators question cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Housing Secretary Ben Carson defended the sharp budget cuts facing his agency even as he promised senators Wednesday that he would striveRead More

New polls show people find Trump, Comey hard to trust

WASHINGTON (WHDH) — Three new polls compiled by the Washington Post show a majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump is interfering with the investigationRead More

Trump taps seasoned law enforcement attorney to head FBI

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump surprised Washington on Wednesday with his choice to replace James Comey a day ahead of the ousted FBI director’sRead More

House to act on VA accountability; Dems wary on private care

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House will vote next week on Senate-passed legislation to make firing employees easier for the troubled Department of Veterans Affairs, asRead More

Comey: Trump sought to ‘lift the cloud’ of investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fired FBI Director James Comey will testify under oath Thursday that President Donald Trump repeatedly pressed him for his “loyalty” and directlyRead More