American politicians have been for sale for far longer than Donald Trump has been around and in far more ways than he and his family have so far pioneered. Source link
There were 277 people on board, and at least 19 were injured, the authorities said. Source link
In Missouri and Kentucky alone, tornadoes killed at least 21 people, officials said. The spring storm season has been a brutal one for the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Source link
Trump aides have discussed requiring insurers to cover the procedure, though one leading medical group says it has been shut out of the process. Source link
Widespread damage was reported, including toppled trees and power lines. The tornado was part of a larger weather system that threatened numerous states. Source link
Also, a New Jersey Transit strike left commuters scrambling. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday. Source link
An additional 276,000 people filed for Social Security benefits so far this fiscal year, up 13% from a year ago. Anxiety appears to be a driver. Source link
The House Budget Committee is meeting to push the bill to the floor, but it is unclear whether Republicans have the support to advance legislation. Source link
The strike is expected to disrupt the lives of tens of thousands of commuters in the New York metropolitan region. Source link
James Comey shared and later took down a post with a phrase used by critics of the president, saying there had been no ill intent. Source link