Turbulence shakes Democrats going into final debate of 2019

A deepening sense of volatility is settling over the Democratic Party's presidential primary election on the eve of the sixth and final debate of 2019. The seven candidates who remain are being forced to grapple with unprecedented distraction from Washington.

Staff members resign in light of Congressman Jeff Van Drew's impending party change

One of two Democrats saying he’d vote against impeachment is New Jersey’s Jeff Van Drew. There are reports the Congressman may not be a Democrat much longer.

Washington bracing for impeachment as battle lines harden

As Washington braces for this week's expected vote to impeach President Donald Trump, partisan battle lines hardened on Sunday.

Cuomo: Ban gun ownership for out-of-state offenders

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to tighten gun restrictions by preventing people from getting a New York gun license if they have committed a serious crime in another state, the Democratic governor announced Sunday.

Under pressure, Hallmark pulls gay-themed wedding ads

Under pressure from a conservative advocacy group, The Hallmark Channel has pulled ads for a wedding-planning website that featured two brides kissing at the altar.

NJ Dem lawmaker plans to become a Republican

A House freshman from New Jersey who was planning to break with his party and vote against impeaching President Donald Trump will become a Republican, a GOP official said Saturday.

Scotland party leader vows to push for independence

After the results of the latest election in the United Kingdom, Scotland could be poised to move ahead with seeking independence.

Supreme Court to hear dispute over subpoenas for Trump financial records

The Supreme Court said Friday it will hear President Donald Trump's pleas to keep his tax, bank and financial records private, a major confrontation between the president and Congress that also could affect the 2020 presidential campaign.

Doctor: Democrat Bloomberg, 77, is in 'outstanding health'

Michael Bloomberg is in “outstanding health,” but a letter from his doctor released Thursday notes that the 77-year-old Democratic presidential candidate is receiving treatment for several medical conditions, including an irregular heartbeat.

US Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian Genocide

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Armenian Genocide Resolution, which formally recognizes the killing of 1.5 million Armenians. 

Study shows hostility toward journalists by Trump fans

It's been true for some time that Republicans are generally more hostile to the news media than Democrats, but a study released Thursday found that's much more the case for supporters of President Donald Trump.

Cory Booker expects to miss next debate but won't drop out

Cory Booker will remain in the Democratic presidential race even though he does not expect to qualify for next week's primary debate, he announced Thursday.

Congressional leaders announce tentative deal on government-wide spending bill

Senior lawmakers announced a tentative agreement Thursday on an almost $1.4 trillion government-wide spending bill that would stave off a federal shutdown next weekend and split the differences on a number of contentious issues.

House Judiciary panel takes first steps toward impeachment vote

Democrats and Republicans on the panel used the prime-time hearing to make final arguments for and against impeachment.

Department of Justice watchdog caught in political crossfire on his Russia report

Inspector General Michael Horowitz's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee comes two days after the release of a report that identified significant problems in the Russia probe.

Can late entries into the 2020 presidential race find their footing with voters?

Two late entries to the Democratic race are threatening to shake things up and upend the entire primary system, less than three months before the first votes are cast. 

Trump to attend Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia Saturday

White House spokesman Judd Deere confirmed Monday on Twitter that the President would be heading to Philadelphia to attend the game for the third time.