In a series of tweets early Saturday morning, Trump alleged that Obama wiretapped Trump Tower before Election Day, calling him a “bad (or sick) guy.” Obama’s spokesman calls the claim “simply false.”
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Sickened Russian opposition leader blames Russian special services for poisoning
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, tells NPR only the Kremlin’s intelligence services, or people connected to it, could be responsible for his unexplained illnesses.
Experts say White House’s Conway response raises major ethical questions
In the White House’s letter to the Office of Government Ethics this week about Kellyanne Conway, there’s a passage that is potentially far more significant than a clothing endorsement.
Lawmakers seek health care price transparency
Prices that would be available under the bill generally are much higher than what any patient or insurer would pay.
Americans conflicted over GOP plans to dump Obamacare
Growing public support for the Affordable Care Act seems to be at odds with the GOP’s plans to repeal and replace it.
New House minority Republicans vent, claim they’re sidelined in budget process
If the Legislature wanted to, it could spend Permanent Fund earnings by a simple majority vote.
Q&A: Education department transparency questioned after University of Alaska investigation
Because the Department of Education hasn’t been answering reporters’ questions, it’s unclear if the latest inactions are a temporary side effect of the Trump administration transition or an actual policy shift.
Alaska delegation gives good reviews on Trump speech
President Donald Trump gave a restrained speech Tuesday night to Congress. He said there were several issues Republicans and Democrats could agree on. Such as paid family leave and “to invest in women’s health, and to promote clean air and clear water, and to rebuild our military and our infrastructure.”
Watch President Trump address Congress
President Trump will address a joint session of U.S. Congress at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Lawmakers split on Health and Social Services budget changes
Committee members who are part of the Republican minority caucus voted for deeper cuts.