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Olympics turn political as US athletes speak out against Trump   

A growing number of Olympic athletes competing for the U.S. in this month’s Winter Games are expressing discomfort with representing the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s administration, sparking intense pushback from the president’s supporters and Trump himself. 

Republicans worry party won’t do enough to address costs before midterms

Some Senate Republicans are warning that the party is not doing enough to address affordability heading into the midterm elections, with hopes of passing more big-ticket items this year quickly fading away. Legislating has been difficult in this Congress, with fractious Republicans holding only a narrow majority, and is only expected to slow further in