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Mary C. Curtis: The Ongoing Health Care Battle

CHARLOTTE, NC — One step forward, but a long road ahead. That sums up what's happening with the Senate health care debate. Late Tuesday, the Senate rejected a…

Trump Talks ‘New Immigration System’ in Ohio

President Donald Trump says he is working with a pair of Republican senators to “create a new immigration system for America.”

Vote Shows GOP’s Problems in Replacing Obama Health Law

Where the Senate Republican effort to demolish the Obama health care law ends up is anyone’s guess, but early indications are the GOP will have a hard time replacing that statute with any sweeping changes.

Senate Judiciary Committee Withdraws Subpoena for Manafort

President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman will not be testifying Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee, as originally scheduled, after the committee rescinded its subpoena.

Trump Message Chief Willing To ‘Fire Everybody’ For Leaking

President Donald Trump’s new communications director says he’s prepared to clean house in order to stop the leaks plaguing the administration.

President Trump Holds Joint News Conference With Prime Minister Saad Hariri Of Lebanon

President Trump held a news conference in the Rose Garden with Prime Minister Saad Hariri of Lebanon.

GOP Sets Senate Health Care Vote Buoyed by McCain Return

Republican leaders are steering the Senate toward a crucial vote on their bill eviscerating much of President Barack Obama’s health care law, buoyed by the near theatrical return to the Capitol of the ailing Sen. John McCain.

Trump Speaks to Advisers About Firing Sessions

President Donald Trump has spoken with advisers about firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions, as he continues to rage against Sessions’ decision to recuse himself from all matters related to the Russia investigation.

Trump Supporters Pack City Council Meeting Over Councilwoman's Recent Comments

Supporters of President Trump packed tonight's Charlotte City Council meeting to protest recent comments by Democrat Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera.

McCain To Come Back To Senate Tuesday

The office of Sen. John McCain says the ailing Arizona Republican will return to the Senate on Tuesday, the day of the health care vote.

White House Indicates Trump Would Sign New Sanctions Bill

The White House indicated Sunday President Donald Trump would sign a sweeping Russia sanctions measure, which the House could take up this week, that requires him to get Congress’ permission before lifting or easing the economic penalties against Moscow.

Trump Son-In-Law Kushner Denies Collusion with Russia

Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner is denying that President Donald Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia, saying in a statement ahead of congressional interviews that he has “nothing to hide.”

US Bans Travel For Americans To N. Korea After Warmbier Death

American citizens will be barred by the U.S. from traveling to North Korea beginning next month following a prohibition on using U.S. passports to enter the country, the State Department said Friday.

American Medical Association Tells Senate To Fix, Not Repeal 'Obamacare'

The nation’s largest doctors’ group urged senators on Friday to stop trying to repeal or replace Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act and instead begin a bipartisan effort to stabilize the insurance marketplace.

Trump Legal Team Looking to Investigate Mueller Aides

President Donald Trump’s legal team is evaluating potential conflicts of interest among members of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigative team, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. The revelation comes as Mueller’s probe into Russia’s election meddling appears likely to include some of the Trump family’s business ties.

Charlotte City Councilwoman Stands By Anti-Trump Comments

City Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera says she stands by her comments about President Donald Trump's agenda.

Trump’s Critique of Sessions Reflects Long-Held Frustrations

President Donald Trump’s extraordinary public denouncement of Attorney General Jeff Sessions reflected a long-simmering frustration with one of his staunchest allies, but was not a calculated attempt to force Sessions from the Cabinet, according to two Trump advisers.