Disaster aid stalls in Senate amid fight over Puerto Rico
Senate Democrats on Monday blocked a Republican disaster aid bill, saying it doesn't do enough to help hurricane-torn Puerto Rico. The move tossed long-sought relief for victims of hurricanes, floods and western wildfires into limbo.
Senate Democrats on Monday blocked a Republican disaster aid bill, saying it doesn't do enough to help hurricane-torn Puerto Rico. The move tossed long-sought relief for victims of hurricanes, floods and western wildfires into limbo.
Meghan McCain tweets support for Joe Biden, calls him 'truly decent and compassionate'
(FOX NEWS) - Meghan McCain is standing behind embattled former Vice President Joe Biden, tweeting Monday in support of the potential 2020 presidential contender. "Joe Biden is one of the truly decent and compassionate men in all of American politics," McCain wrote.
(FOX NEWS) - Meghan McCain is standing behind embattled former Vice President Joe Biden, tweeting Monday in support of the potential 2020 presidential contender. "Joe Biden is one of the truly decent and compassionate men in all of American politics," McCain wrote.
Cuomo to become nation's highest paid governor
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will become the nation's highest paid governor thanks to a pay raise approved by lawmakers as part of the new state budget.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will become the nation's highest paid governor thanks to a pay raise approved by lawmakers as part of the new state budget.
Democrats to prepare subpoenas for full Mueller report
The House Judiciary Committee will prepare subpoenas this week seeking special counsel Robert Mueller's full Russia report as the Justice Department appears likely to miss an April 2 deadline set by Democrats for the report's release.
The House Judiciary Committee will prepare subpoenas this week seeking special counsel Robert Mueller's full Russia report as the Justice Department appears likely to miss an April 2 deadline set by Democrats for the report's release.
Official: Trump team overruled 25 security clearance denials
A career official in the White House security office says dozens of people in President Donald Trump's administration were granted security clearances despite "disqualifying issues" in their backgrounds, such as concerns about foreign influence, drug use and criminal conduct.
A career official in the White House security office says dozens of people in President Donald Trump's administration were granted security clearances despite "disqualifying issues" in their backgrounds, such as concerns about foreign influence, drug use and criminal conduct.
Trump threatens to close border with Mexico next week
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to close the nation's southern border, or large sections of it, next week if Mexico does not halt illegal immigration at once.
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to close the nation's southern border, or large sections of it, next week if Mexico does not halt illegal immigration at once.
Warren, Castro say they believe woman's claim about Biden
Some Democratic presidential candidates expressed support Saturday for the Nevada political candidate who alleged former Vice President Joe Biden kissed her on the back of her head in 2014. But they didn't say it disqualifies Biden from joining the race.
Some Democratic presidential candidates expressed support Saturday for the Nevada political candidate who alleged former Vice President Joe Biden kissed her on the back of her head in 2014. But they didn't say it disqualifies Biden from joining the race.
Joe Biden accused of inappropriate conduct by former Nevada Dem candidate
A former Democratic candidate in Nevada has accused former Vice President Joe Biden of inappropriate conduct during a 2014 campaign event.
A former Democratic candidate in Nevada has accused former Vice President Joe Biden of inappropriate conduct during a 2014 campaign event.
Trump says 'Russia hoax is finally dead'
A fired-up President Donald Trump is turning the end of the special counsel's Russia investigation into a political weapon at a boisterous rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
A fired-up President Donald Trump is turning the end of the special counsel's Russia investigation into a political weapon at a boisterous rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Fired-up Trump pushes 'no collusion' angle in Russia report
Presenting himself as both vindicated and vindictive, a fired-up President Donald Trump turned the findings of the Russia investigation into a political weapon at a Michigan rally that was part victory lap, part 2020 campaign push.
Presenting himself as both vindicated and vindictive, a fired-up President Donald Trump turned the findings of the Russia investigation into a political weapon at a Michigan rally that was part victory lap, part 2020 campaign push.
New Puerto Rico statehood bill faces long odds in Congress
Puerto Rico has been an American territory since the close of the 19th Century, and Puerto Ricans have been U.S. citizens since 1917. And now a group of lawmakers in the U.S. House is saying the time has come for statehood.
Puerto Rico has been an American territory since the close of the 19th Century, and Puerto Ricans have been U.S. citizens since 1917. And now a group of lawmakers in the U.S. House is saying the time has come for statehood.
Justice Department official: Robert Mueller's Russia investigation report more than 300 pages long
Special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation report is more than 300 pages long. That's according to a Justice Department official and another person familiar with the report.
Special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation report is more than 300 pages long. That's according to a Justice Department official and another person familiar with the report.
Wife of Venezuela opposition leader emerges as force
With her youthful energy and globe-trotting, the 26-year-old wife of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido is emerging as a prominent figure in his campaign to bring change to the crisis-wracked country.
With her youthful energy and globe-trotting, the 26-year-old wife of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido is emerging as a prominent figure in his campaign to bring change to the crisis-wracked country.
Senate shuns Green New Deal amid claims of bad faith
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate turned away from the Green New Deal on Tuesday as both parties shunned an opportunity to debate a comprehensive climate change plan offered by Democrats. Republicans in the GOP-controlled Senate forced the vote as they seek to turn the Green New Deal into a wedge issue in the 2020 elections. Democrats called the GOP's move a "sham" and said it...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate turned away from the Green New Deal on Tuesday as both parties shunned an opportunity to debate a comprehensive climate change plan offered by Democrats. Republicans in the GOP-controlled Senate forced the vote as they seek to turn the Green New Deal into a wedge issue in the 2020 elections. Democrats called the GOP's move a "sham" and said it...
Tlaib continues call for Trump's impeachment, says he's 'most dangerous threat' to democracy
(FOX NEWS) - U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is continuing to push for the impeachment of President Trump -- even after Special Counsel Robert Mueller has concluded there was no collusion with Russia.
(FOX NEWS) - U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is continuing to push for the impeachment of President Trump -- even after Special Counsel Robert Mueller has concluded there was no collusion with Russia.
U.S. Supreme Court again weighs partisan redistricting cases
For the second time in two years, the U.S. Supreme Court grappled with how to deal with gerrymandering that heavily favors one political party over the other. And the justices at oral argument appeared largely divided along ideological lines over whether courts even had the power to judge the issue at all.
For the second time in two years, the U.S. Supreme Court grappled with how to deal with gerrymandering that heavily favors one political party over the other. And the justices at oral argument appeared largely divided along ideological lines over whether courts even had the power to judge the issue at all.
Trump declares victory, but legal perils far from over
President Donald Trump may be reveling in what he sees as "complete and total exoneration" from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, but his legal perils are far from over.
President Donald Trump may be reveling in what he sees as "complete and total exoneration" from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, but his legal perils are far from over.
House fails to override Trump veto of his border emergency
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic-controlled House fell short Tuesday in its effort to override President Donald Trump's first veto, handing him a victory in his effort to spend billions more for constructing barriers along the Southwest border than Congress has approved. Lawmakers voted 248-181 in favor of overturning his veto, mostly along party lines, but that was 38 votes shy of the...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic-controlled House fell short Tuesday in its effort to override President Donald Trump's first veto, handing him a victory in his effort to spend billions more for constructing barriers along the Southwest border than Congress has approved. Lawmakers voted 248-181 in favor of overturning his veto, mostly along party lines, but that was 38 votes shy of the...
US abruptly endorses Israel's Golan sovereignty
President Donald Trump abruptly declared Thursday the U.S. will recognize Israel's sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights, a major shift in American policy that gives Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a political boost a month before what is expected to be a close election.
President Donald Trump abruptly declared Thursday the U.S. will recognize Israel's sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights, a major shift in American policy that gives Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a political boost a month before what is expected to be a close election.
Poll: Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders are top Democratic preference
So many Democrats are running for president the race feels like a March Madness bracket. If it were, the No. 1 seeds would be former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
So many Democrats are running for president the race feels like a March Madness bracket. If it were, the No. 1 seeds would be former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.