AP Online Headlines - Washington

The Supreme Court is wrestling with whether public officials can block critics from commenting on their social media accounts

The Justice Department on Wednesday appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller as a special counsel to oversee a federal investigation into potential coordination between Russia and Donald Trump's campaign during the 2016 presidential election.

The Senate on Monday confirmed former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue to be agriculture secretary in President Donald Trump's administration as the farming industry looks to Washington for help amid a downturn in the market.

A forum is scheduled in Gainesville Saturday for the candidates for the 9th District congressional seat now held by Doug Collins.

Democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders each targeted GOP front-runner Donald Trump during a Democratic fundraiser in Ohio Sunday night.

On the eve of the first contest on the 2016 presidential election calendar, some voters are pushing for bolder, more uncompromising action, with an intensity that has shaken both the Republican and Democratic establishments.

Four U.S. senators are applauding the president’s announcement that he is issuing a 60-day notice to Congress of his intent to suspend certain trade benefits for South Africa after it failed to meet a deadline to resume poultry imports from the U.S.

Renewing his charge against illegal immigration, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday called the United States "a dumping ground for the rest of the world."

The Bernie Sanders phenomenon has been almost entirely driven by white supporters. Now he's out to overcome hurdles with prospective black voters as he makes a swing through Georgia and other southern states starting this weekend.

Senator David Perdue joined Bill & Joel this morning to discuss the Middle East and taxes.