Stepping up feud, Trump assails Cummings as 'racist'
Upping a feud with an influential black lawmaker, President Donald Trump on Sunday assailed Rep. Elijah Cummings as a "racist" over the "rodent-infested mess" in his district while White House aides sought to downplay his comments as frustration over Democrats' unrelenting investigations.
Upping a feud with an influential black lawmaker, President Donald Trump on Sunday assailed Rep. Elijah Cummings as a "racist" over the "rodent-infested mess" in his district while White House aides sought to downplay his comments as frustration over Democrats' unrelenting investigations.
Despite calls to start over, US health system covers 90%
America's much-maligned health care system is covering 9 out of 10 people, a fact that hasn't stopped the 2020 presidential candidates from refighting battles about how to provide coverage, from Bernie Sanders' call for replacing private insurance with a government plan to President Donald Trump's pledge to erase the Affordable Care Act and start over. The politicians are...
America's much-maligned health care system is covering 9 out of 10 people, a fact that hasn't stopped the 2020 presidential candidates from refighting battles about how to provide coverage, from Bernie Sanders' call for replacing private insurance with a government plan to President Donald Trump's pledge to erase the Affordable Care Act and start over. The politicians are...
State lawmaker blasted for saying U.S. might look like South America
A veteran Arizona legislator is apologizing while defending herself from criticism for comments she made on immigration and birth rates.
A veteran Arizona legislator is apologizing while defending herself from criticism for comments she made on immigration and birth rates.
ACLU asks judge to block Georgia's abortion law
The ACLU of Georgia has filed a motion asking a federal judge to block Georgia's new law that bans abortions six weeks into pregnancy from going into effect next year.
The ACLU of Georgia has filed a motion asking a federal judge to block Georgia's new law that bans abortions six weeks into pregnancy from going into effect next year.
Fox News poll: Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by 10 points in 2020 matchup
A new Fox News poll shows potential Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden ahead of President Trump by 10 points.
A new Fox News poll shows potential Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden ahead of President Trump by 10 points.
House panel asks court for Mueller grand jury material
House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler filed a petition in federal court Friday to obtain secret grand jury material underlying former special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler filed a petition in federal court Friday to obtain secret grand jury material underlying former special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
Eagle with golf clubs? Altered seal at Trump speech
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says it didn't know that an altered presidential seal featuring a two-headed eagle clutching golf clubs would be displayed at a speech by President Donald Trump this week. Spokesman Judd Deere says officials "never saw the seal" before it was projected on a screen behind Trump as he was introduced at Turning Point USA's teen summit on Tuesday....
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says it didn't know that an altered presidential seal featuring a two-headed eagle clutching golf clubs would be displayed at a speech by President Donald Trump this week. Spokesman Judd Deere says officials "never saw the seal" before it was projected on a screen behind Trump as he was introduced at Turning Point USA's teen summit on Tuesday....
Bette Midler suggests Trump paid African-Americans to add diversity to 'blackground' of rallies
Liberal actress Bette Midler came under fire Wednesday after accusing President Trump of paying African-American supporters to attend a recent rally.
Liberal actress Bette Midler came under fire Wednesday after accusing President Trump of paying African-American supporters to attend a recent rally.
Tlaib calls for $20-an-hour minimum wage: 'I can't allow people to be living off tips'
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., called for a federal minimum wage of $20 per hour at an event in Detroit on Sunday night, prompting mockery from conservatives and threatening to force mainline Democrats in the 2020 presidential race to address the issue in upcoming debates.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., called for a federal minimum wage of $20 per hour at an event in Detroit on Sunday night, prompting mockery from conservatives and threatening to force mainline Democrats in the 2020 presidential race to address the issue in upcoming debates.
Exonerated death row inmate blasts return of federal executions
As the Trump administration moves to resume execution of federal inmates on death row, there is one Houstonian more entitled to object than any other.
As the Trump administration moves to resume execution of federal inmates on death row, there is one Houstonian more entitled to object than any other.
Both sides aim to keep arguing over Mueller probe
"It's over," President Donald Trump declared after former special counsel Robert Mueller ended hours of testimony about his two-year investigation into Russian election interference. But don't expect Trump or the Democrats looking to replace him in 2020 to just move on.
"It's over," President Donald Trump declared after former special counsel Robert Mueller ended hours of testimony about his two-year investigation into Russian election interference. But don't expect Trump or the Democrats looking to replace him in 2020 to just move on.
Queens DA primary recount ends; Katz declares victory
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz has declared victory over public defender Tiffany Cabán in the race for the Democratic nomination for Queens district attorney. But Cabán said the race is not over.
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz has declared victory over public defender Tiffany Cabán in the race for the Democratic nomination for Queens district attorney. But Cabán said the race is not over.
Trump declares Mueller testimony a win for the White House
Believing a two-year shadow over the White House at last has been lifted, President Donald Trump seized on Robert Mueller's testimony before Congress on Wednesday as a clear-cut victory, mocking the former special counsel's findings and performance.
Believing a two-year shadow over the White House at last has been lifted, President Donald Trump seized on Robert Mueller's testimony before Congress on Wednesday as a clear-cut victory, mocking the former special counsel's findings and performance.
‘They're doing it as we sit here': Mueller warns of possible Russian interference in 2020 election
During the second half of questioning, former special counsel Robert Mueller warned that Russian interference could happen again in the 2020 election.
During the second half of questioning, former special counsel Robert Mueller warned that Russian interference could happen again in the 2020 election.
Judge won't block US asylum restrictions at southern border
A federal judge said Wednesday that the Trump administration can enforce its new restrictions on asylum for people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border while lawsuits challenging the policy play out. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly denied a request for a temporary restraining order, saying the immigrant advocate groups behind the suit did not show that their work would be irreparably harmed if...
A federal judge said Wednesday that the Trump administration can enforce its new restrictions on asylum for people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border while lawsuits challenging the policy play out. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly denied a request for a temporary restraining order, saying the immigrant advocate groups behind the suit did not show that their work would be irreparably harmed if...
President Trump unleashes Twitter tirade during first half of Mueller hearing
With a barrage of morning tweets, President Donald Trump renewed his efforts Wednesday to undermine the credibility of Robert Mueller as the former special counsel appeared before Congress to lay out the findings of his investigation into the sitting president and possible ties between Trump's campaign and Russia.
With a barrage of morning tweets, President Donald Trump renewed his efforts Wednesday to undermine the credibility of Robert Mueller as the former special counsel appeared before Congress to lay out the findings of his investigation into the sitting president and possible ties between Trump's campaign and Russia.
Gay couple sues over US refusal to recognize kid as citizen
A same-sex couple in Georgia said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the U.S. State Department is unconstitutionally refusing to recognize their daughter's rightful American citizenship.
A same-sex couple in Georgia said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the U.S. State Department is unconstitutionally refusing to recognize their daughter's rightful American citizenship.
U.S. Senate approves bill to extend 9/11 victims fund
The Senate gave final legislative approval Tuesday to a bill ensuring that a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money.
The Senate gave final legislative approval Tuesday to a bill ensuring that a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money.
Trump says he's 'best thing' for Puerto Rico
President Donald Trump says he's "the best thing that ever happened to Puerto Rico" and he renewed his attacks on the U.S. territory's officials on a day when tens of thousands marched on the island to demand the resignation of Gov. Ricardo Roselló.
President Donald Trump says he's "the best thing that ever happened to Puerto Rico" and he renewed his attacks on the U.S. territory's officials on a day when tens of thousands marched on the island to demand the resignation of Gov. Ricardo Roselló.
Brexit hardliner Boris Johnson wins race to be UK prime minister
Brexit hardliner Boris Johnson won the contest to lead Britain's governing Conservative Party on Tuesday and will become the country's next prime minister, tasked with fulfilling his promise to lead the U.K. out of the European Union "come what may."
Brexit hardliner Boris Johnson won the contest to lead Britain's governing Conservative Party on Tuesday and will become the country's next prime minister, tasked with fulfilling his promise to lead the U.K. out of the European Union "come what may."