Spokesperson says PA president had family commitments due to Muslim holiday and informed visitors 5 days ahead of meeting, willing to meet GOP members next time

PA president affirms to Democratic lawmakers his support for two-state solution, slams Israel for 'insisting on destroying' agreements with Palestinians

To her supporters, divisive Democratic lawmaker is a trailblazing refugee; to Trump loyalists, she is a dangerous radical

Congress to hold 2 days of hearings on Libra, which Treasury Secretary Mnuchin warns 'could be misused by money launderers and terrorist financers'

Party leaders refrain from calling US president's tweets on Democratic congresswomen racist, but some in the rank-and-file condemn

Scrum of 2020 candidates reluctant to weigh in after upstart lawmaker accuses House speaker of 'disrespectful' attitude toward women of color

Bill that would require congressional approval for military strikes doesn't pass vote, but lawmakers hope effort sends message of alarm to White House

After receiving subpoenas, special counsel will testify about report he issued in April on possible Russian connections to Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign

US official says military was making preparations to strike radars, missile batteries in response to drone's destruction, when approval was abruptly withdrawn

No specific response to drone shootdown presented at briefing for lawmakers, but Democrats say they made it clear that the administration needs to avoid escalating tensions