Diane Foley was one of the featured speakers at a special Vatican vigil service in St. Peter’s Basilica on the eve of a Holy Year event honoring all those who suffer.
Trump indicated during the memo-signing in the Oval Office that Chicago was next on his list, which now includes St. Louis as a possible target for federal intervention.
Stephen Miran drew criticism from Democrats for saying he wouldn't leave as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers if he is confirmed to the Federal Reserve board.
Republicans say they're considering a short-term funding bill to keep the government afloat for seven weeks. But they'll need bipartisan votes to pass it.