NY legislators OK congressional access to Trump tax returns

New York state lawmakers have passed legislation that would allow President Donald Trump's state tax returns to be released to Democrats in Congress.

Pelosi tries to tamp down impeachment fervor among Democrats

Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared Wednesday that President Donald Trump is "engaged in a cover up," but she tamped down some Democrats' rush toward an impeachment inquiry, telling lawmakers during a closed meeting to be persistent but patient in their showdown with the White House.

Ocasio-Cortez says it's time to 'move forward' with Trump impeachment

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has called on House Democrats to “move forward” with impeaching President Trump, adding that if they fail to do so it could be viewed as a “politically motivated” decision.

Stacey Abrams, female presidential candidates rally against antiabortion laws

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams has gathered the top female presidential candidates in a call for action against a number of antiabortion laws that have been passed in the states.

New York GOP chairman Ed Cox to join President Trump's reelection campaign

Ed Cox, the longtime chairman of the New York state Republican Party, will step down to raise money for President Donald Trump's re-election campaign.

Trump threatens via Twitter to destroy Iran

President Donald Trump threatened to destroy the country of Iran via Twitter on Sunday.

Trump tells ex-counsel McGahn to defy congressional subpoena

President Donald Trump directed former White House counsel Don McGahn to defy a congressional subpoena, citing a Justice Department legal opinion that McGahn would have immunity from testifying before Congress about his work as a close Trump adviser.

Eric Trump says family is constantly sent subpoenas

Eric Trump, one of President Donald Trump's sons and his adviser, says he's likely received more subpoenas from Congress "than any person in the history of this country."

William Barr: Trump's champion and advocate

President Donald Trump could only be delighted to have his attorney general in El Salvador, dealing with his biggest issue: illegal immigration. Yet Barr did even better for his boss. In interviews from the Central American country, he has been offering cryptic comments suggesting the Russia probe unfairly targeted Trump.

Trump and de Blasio in war of words

Within an hour of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joining the Democratic presidential race, he and President Donald Trump were already trading barbs.

Mayor Bill de Blasio enters 2020 presidential race

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for president, adding his name to an already long list of candidates itching for a chance to take on Donald Trump.

Trump pushes immigration based on 'merit' over family

Unveiling a new immigration plan, President Donald Trump said Thursday he wanted to provide a sharp contrast with Democrats, and he did — aiming to upend decades of family-based immigration policy with a new approach that favors younger, "totally brilliant," high-skilled workers he says won't compete for American jobs.

De Blasio hits the campaign trail
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Mayor Bill de Blasio is still charging full speed ahead as the 23rd Democratic candidate to enter the presidential race. He is going cross country on the campaign trail and leaving the city he has watched over for nearly 6 years.

Former President Jimmy Carter released from hospital

Former President Jimmy Carter was released from the hospital Thursday morning after suffering a broken hip earlier this week. 

Trump administration pulls $1B for California rail project

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Trump administration cancelled nearly $1 billion in federal money for California's high-speed rail project Thursday, further throwing into question the future of the ambitious plan to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Mayor jumps into presidential race
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for president, adding his name to an already long list of candidates itching for a chance to take on Donald Trump.

Can de Blasio win?
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Mayor Bill de Blasio has entered a very crowded field of Democrats who hope to unseat President Donald Trump.

Alabama governor signs near-total abortion ban into law

Alabama's Republican governor signed the most stringent abortion legislation in the nation Wednesday, making performing an abortion a felony in nearly all cases.

Biden tops Trump by double digits in new Pennsylvania poll

Leaders of the Democratic Party's progressive wing are not happy with 2020 Democratic presidential front runner; Peter Doocy reports.