Without Melania Trump, Mrs. Abe rolls solo in Washington
Traditionally, it's the role of the first lady to accompany spouses of visiting foreign leaders around Washington. That often means a good deal of showcasing local museums, schools, monuments and gardens. It's essentially playing tour guide, but it's part of the role of representing the Administration and playing gracious hostess to very VIP out of town guests.
9th Circuit rules against reinstating travel ban
President Donald Trump's travel ban will remain blocked, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.
Chinese and US aircraft in 'unsafe' encounter
Two US defense officials told CNN that there was an "unsafe" close encounter between a US Navy P-3 Orion aircraft and a Chinese surveillance aircraft Wednesday.
Wave of deadly violence follows police walkout in Brazilian city
More than one hundred people have been killed and several more injured in the Brazilian city of Vitoria this week, after military police officers staged a walkout to demand better salaries and benefits.
A worried Japan seeks Trump's assurances on Washington visit
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Donald Trump will meet at the White House Friday and then head to the golf course Saturday. They both need a win.
Jeff Sessions confirmed to be the next attorney general
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama as the next attorney general, surviving a vocal push by Democrats to derail his nomination.
India says its economy will bounce back from cash crisis
India expects its economy will recover rapidly from a slowdown caused by last year's self-inflicted cash crisis.
Sean Spicer cites Atlanta terror attack that never happened
Another high-profile Trump administration official has made statements about a terror attack that never occurred.
Trump: I wanted month delay before travel ban, was told no
President Donald Trump -- even as he blasted lawyers contesting his immigration executive order -- detailed for the first time Wednesday his own hesitations about the controversial plan before it was signed.
GM sells 10 million cars for first time thanks to China
General Motors sold 10 million cars in a year for the first time in its century-plus history. Strong sales in China more than made up for slower sales in the United States. The milestone led GM, the largest American automaker, to record profit.
