Trump administration proposes tougher rules on work permits for asylum-seekers
The Trump administration is proposing to make it tougher for asylum-seekers to obtain permission to work in the U.S. while their immigration cases are pending.
The Trump administration is proposing to make it tougher for asylum-seekers to obtain permission to work in the U.S. while their immigration cases are pending.
Bill Weld files to challenge President Trump in New Hampshire primary
Republican Bill Weld has filed for the New Hampshire presidential primary and is now the first major GOP challenger to officially challenge President Donald Trump in the state.
Republican Bill Weld has filed for the New Hampshire presidential primary and is now the first major GOP challenger to officially challenge President Donald Trump in the state.
Bloomberg registers for presidential ballot in Arkansas
Michael Bloomberg filed paperwork Tuesday to appear on the ballot in Arkansas' March 3 presidential primary, the latest indication the billionaire former New York mayor may seek the Democratic nomination.
Michael Bloomberg filed paperwork Tuesday to appear on the ballot in Arkansas' March 3 presidential primary, the latest indication the billionaire former New York mayor may seek the Democratic nomination.
Former President Jimmy Carter recovering in hospital after brain surgery
There were no complications during the surgery, and Carter is expected to remain in the hospital for observation.
There were no complications during the surgery, and Carter is expected to remain in the hospital for observation.
National security officials objected to blocking Ukraine aid
The view among the national security officials was unanimous: Military aid to Ukraine should not be stopped. But Trump's acting chief of staff thought otherwise.
The view among the national security officials was unanimous: Military aid to Ukraine should not be stopped. But Trump's acting chief of staff thought otherwise.
Peter King to retire from Congress
Rep. Peter King of New York announced that he will not seek re-election in 2020. The Long Island Republican has served for 28 years. First elected to Congress in 1992, King serves as a member of the Homeland Security Committee, which he served as chair from 2005-2006 and again from 2011-2012.
Rep. Peter King of New York announced that he will not seek re-election in 2020. The Long Island Republican has served for 28 years. First elected to Congress in 1992, King serves as a member of the Homeland Security Committee, which he served as chair from 2005-2006 and again from 2011-2012.
Congressman Peter King won't seek re-election
New York congressman Peter King has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2020.
New York congressman Peter King has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2020.
After boost from Perry, backers got huge gas deal in Ukraine
Two political supporters of U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry secured a potentially lucrative oil and gas exploration deal from the Ukrainian government soon after Perry proposed one of the men as an adviser to the country’s new president.
Two political supporters of U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry secured a potentially lucrative oil and gas exploration deal from the Ukrainian government soon after Perry proposed one of the men as an adviser to the country’s new president.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley alleges some on Trump team urged resistance
President Donald Trump's former U.N. ambassador, Nikki Haley, alleges in her upcoming memoir that two administration officials who were ultimately pushed out by Trump once tried to get her to join them in opposing some of his policies.
President Donald Trump's former U.N. ambassador, Nikki Haley, alleges in her upcoming memoir that two administration officials who were ultimately pushed out by Trump once tried to get her to join them in opposing some of his policies.
Justices take up high-profile case over young immigrants
The Supreme Court is taking up the Trump administration's plan to end legal protections that shield 660,000 immigrants from deportation, a case with strong political overtones amid the 2020 presidential election campaign.
The Supreme Court is taking up the Trump administration's plan to end legal protections that shield 660,000 immigrants from deportation, a case with strong political overtones amid the 2020 presidential election campaign.
Watergate redux? Trump impeachment probe heads for live TV
When the House impeachment inquiry of Trump goes public Wednesday, people will be watching on more than one screen with social media platforms and other venues that did not exist in Nixon's time.
When the House impeachment inquiry of Trump goes public Wednesday, people will be watching on more than one screen with social media platforms and other venues that did not exist in Nixon's time.
Facebook is deleting the name of potential whistleblower
Facebook says it is deleting the name of the person who has been identified in conservative circles as the whistleblower who triggered the Trump impeachment probe.
Facebook says it is deleting the name of the person who has been identified in conservative circles as the whistleblower who triggered the Trump impeachment probe.
Impeachment hearings
Democrats have now released a total of nine transcripts so far in their impeachment investigation and they still have a few more to go. The public hearings start next Wednesday. Reported by Joe Toohey
Democrats have now released a total of nine transcripts so far in their impeachment investigation and they still have a few more to go. The public hearings start next Wednesday. Reported by Joe Toohey
Bloomberg for president?
Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg is taking steps to enter the race for the White House as a Democrat. So what do President Trump and other candidates think? Reported by Sharon Crowley.
Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg is taking steps to enter the race for the White House as a Democrat. So what do President Trump and other candidates think? Reported by Sharon Crowley.
Trump and Biden react to Bloomberg possibly entering the 2020 race for the White House
Michael Bloomberg was expected to file paperwork Friday to get on the ballot in the Alabama presidential primary, his first step toward formalizing a late run for the Democratic nomination.
Michael Bloomberg was expected to file paperwork Friday to get on the ballot in the Alabama presidential primary, his first step toward formalizing a late run for the Democratic nomination.
President Trump launches black outreach effort for 2020
During the 2016 campaign, candidate Donald Trump stood in front of largely white crowds and asked black voters to consider, "What the hell do you have to lose?"
During the 2016 campaign, candidate Donald Trump stood in front of largely white crowds and asked black voters to consider, "What the hell do you have to lose?"
Women continue surging to election wins in the Trump era
In its 400-year history, Virginia's House of Delegates has never been led by a woman. There's a good chance that might change soon. Two women are among the contenders for the powerful role of House speaker after Virginia Democrats continued their winning streak under President Donald Trump on Tuesday, seizing control of both the House and Senate from Republicans for the first time in more than two decades.
In its 400-year history, Virginia's House of Delegates has never been led by a woman. There's a good chance that might change soon. Two women are among the contenders for the powerful role of House speaker after Virginia Democrats continued their winning streak under President Donald Trump on Tuesday, seizing control of both the House and Senate from Republicans for the first time in more than two decades.
House investigators release more impeachment transcripts
House Democrats released new transcripts of Trump officials' testimony Friday as they pushed their impeachment inquiry toward next week's public hearings.
House Democrats released new transcripts of Trump officials' testimony Friday as they pushed their impeachment inquiry toward next week's public hearings.
Trump insists impeachment inquiry hasn't hurt him
President Donald Trump insisted Friday he has not been damaged by impeachment testimony detailing efforts by him and his administration to pressure Ukraine to publicly investigate his political rivals.
President Donald Trump insisted Friday he has not been damaged by impeachment testimony detailing efforts by him and his administration to pressure Ukraine to publicly investigate his political rivals.
Mulvaney stands up Democrats in impeachment probe
Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney has stood up Democrats in their impeachment inquiry, skipping his 9 a.m. deposition as Democrats wrap up closed-door interviews and move into a public phase of the investigation.
Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney has stood up Democrats in their impeachment inquiry, skipping his 9 a.m. deposition as Democrats wrap up closed-door interviews and move into a public phase of the investigation.