Trump says French wine may face ‘100 percent tariff’ in response to tax on US tech firms: report
How serious is President Trump about firing back at France over its new tax on U.S. technology? Maybe as much as 100 percent.
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Joe Biden heaps praise on GOP during Massachusetts fundraiser
Former Vice President Joe Biden praised Republicans as “decent people” at a fundraiser Saturday while touting his ability to work across the aisle, according to a report.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw rips Antifa demonstrators, blasts Portland protests as ‘sad showing’
In a Twitter message Saturday, U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw declared Saturday’s protests in Portland, Ore., “a sad showing,” and said the city’s Antifa activists paled in comparison to the demonstrators fighting for democracy in Hong Kong.
Dick Cheney set to headline Trump 2020 fundraiser in Wyoming on Monday
Former Vice President Dick Cheney is set to headline a fundraiser for President Trump's 2020 reelection campaign on Monday in Wyoming.
Tlaib hits back at Bill Maher for comments on BDS, compares Israel to apartheid South Africa
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich.,suggested Saturday that viewers boycott comedianBill Maher’s HBO talk show after he devoted a segment of Friday'sprogram to bashing the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.
Rashida Tlaib's grandmother responds to Trump mocking decision not to visit Israel: 'May God ruin him'
Muftia Tlaib, the 99-year-old grandmother of Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., had some strong words for President Trump after he claimed the elder Tlaibwas a "winner" because her granddaughter decided not to visit her in Israel.
House Dems could retaliate against US and Israel ambassadors after banned visit: report
House Democrats are reportedly considering retaliatory moves against two top American and Israeli diplomats in response to Israel’s decision to block Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar and Michigan Rep.Rashida Tlaib from entering the country.
Trump threatens to designate Antifa a terrorist organization ahead of expected Portland clashes
President Trump said “major consideration” is being given by his administration to designating the far-leftAntifamovementa terrorist organization, as the city of Portland, Ore., prepares for dueling protests betweenright-wing demonstratorsand Antifa on Saturday.
Joe Kennedy III mulling Dem primary challenge for Massachusetts Senate seat
Another member of the Kennedy political dynasty reportedly has their eyes on a Senate seat.
AOC laughs off Trump claim she's 'fuming' that Tlaib, Omar now get more attention
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortezbrushed off a tweet from President Trumpon Friday claiming she envied the media attention fellow “Squad” members Reps. Rashida Tlaiband Ilhan Omarhave received over their recentcontroversy with Israel.
Mitch McConnell recovering from shoulder surgery in Louisville
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is reportedly recovering after undergoing shoulder surgery in Louisville, Ky. Thursday.
Joe Biden confuses Burlington, Iowa, with Burlington, Vt., in latest gaffe
Gaffe-prone Democratic 2020 frontrunnerJoe Bidenreportedly added another factual blunder to his list Friday.
Reporter's Notebook: Spat over scrapped 'Squad' members' Israel visit is tricky politics for both sides
Israel’s refusal to admit Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich.,could reverberate deep into the future on a litany of political fronts.
Andrew Yang vows mass pardon to all imprisoned for nonviolent marijuana offenses
Entrepreneur and Democratic presidential candidateAndrew Yang told a crowd in New Hampshire on Friday that he would pardon every prison inmate convicted ofnon-violent marijuana offenses if he was elected.
Trump suggests 'setup' after Tlaib rejects Israel's invite: 'Israel acted appropriately!'
President Trump suggested that Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich.,may have tried to set up the Israeli government after she backed away from her stated intention to visit her grandmother in the Middle East nation.
DOJ files brief with Supreme Court opposing workplace discrimination claims by transgender workers
The Justice Department is signaling its opposition to providing federal protections for transgender employees who claim discrimination on the job.
Obama reportedly told Biden he didn't have to run in 2020
Former President Barack Obama repeatedly expressed his doubts aboutformer Vice President Joe Biden running in 2020, telling him that he didn't "have to do this."
Push for 'red flag' laws, background checks gains steam in wake of mass shootings
The push for so-called "red flag" laws and stronger background checksis gaining steam amid apparent support fromPresident Trump and Democrats in Congress inthe wake of the two mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, though it presents a delicate challenge for the president as he worksto assure his supporters that he will"always uphold the Second Amendment.
‘Bible tax’ no more: Trump exempts religious items from China tariff list
President Trump is exemptingBibles from upcoming tariff increase on Chinese goodsafter book publishers warned against a possible "Bible tax."
Trump set to meet with officials on Afghanistan, amid concerns over withdrawal plans
President Trump is setto meet Friday with top security officials on the way forward on Afghanistan, possibly moving towarda phased withdrawal – something critics warn could lead to the Taliban taking hold of the country once again.
Trump huddles with team amid Afghanistan concerns: ‘Negotiations are proceeding’
President Trump on Friday met with his top security officials on the way forward in Afghanistan -- possibly moving towarda phased withdrawal, something critics warn could lead to the Taliban taking hold of the country once again.
Liz Cheney calls out AOC on 'phony gender discrimination' claims: 'She hurts all women'
House GOP Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., defended Israel on Thursday and blasted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.,over "phony" claims that the nation discriminated against her collagues.
Appeals court sides with Trump administration on asylum rule, limits injunction
A federal appeals court sided with the Trump administration on Friday in the legal battle over its efforts to limit asylum claims from Central America – blocking, for now, a nationwide injunction that blocked the implementation of the rule.
Beto O’Rourke embraces gun licensing plan he once said could go ‘too far’
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke on Friday called for gun licensing, banning assault weaponsand a mandatory buyback program for certain firearmsas the former congressman from Texasunveiled his plan to combat gun violence and white nationalism.
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President Trump uses New Hampshire rally to attack Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden who are leading Democrats in a recent Fox News poll.
Warning signs for Sanders as Warren sees polling surge, in 2020 race shake-up
More polling evidence emerged this week that Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts may be eclipsing Bernie Sandersfor second place in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, a development sure to rattle the already agitated campaign of the senator from Vermont.
Israeli minister rips Tlaib for nixing trip, says ‘her hate for Israel’ overcomes ‘love for her grandmother’
Israel’s interior minister tore into U.S. Rep.Rashida Tlaib on Friday for abruptly canceling plans to visit family in the West Bank after the government granted permission for the trip in a bid to smooth over a diplomatic firestorm.
NYPD union chief slams politicians amid cop suicides: ‘We’re under siege from all directions’
The head of the NYPD union, in response to aspate of cop suicides, called on politicians Thursday to “end the demonization and anti-cop rhetoric” as he sought to rally officers and tackle the crisis by improving conditions on the force.
Lindsey Graham supports Israel barring Omar, Tlaib, says there needs to be 'consequences' for supporting BDS
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Thursday defended Israel’s decision to bar Reps.Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., andRashida Tlaib, D-Mich., from visiting the country for a scheduled visit this weekend, saying there needs to be consequences for their support of the anti-Israel boycott, divestment and sanctions movement (BDS).
Painting of Bill Clinton in blue dress and heels was inside Jeffrey Epstein's NYC mansion: report
A large painting of former President Bill Clinton wearing a blue dress similar to that of Monica Lewinsky’s and red heels was found hanging in the New York City mansion of disgraced financierJeffrey Epstein, who recently died in an apparent suicide, according to several reports.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib gets Israeli minister's OK to enter country to visit grandmother: report
Israel’sinterior minister has reportedly approved a humanitarian request from Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., to visit Israel just hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tlaib and Rep.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib gets Israeli minister's OK to enter West Bank to visit grandmother
Israel’sinterior minister has approved a humanitarian request from Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., to visit the West Bankjust hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tlaib and Rep.
Rashida Tlaib signals she won't go to West Bank, despite getting Israeli minister's permission
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., indicated Friday that she will not travel to the West Bank to visit family, despite getting permission hours earlier fromIsrael’sinterior minister -- following a diplomatic firestorm over the government's earlier refusal to allow her and a colleagueentry as part of a broader visit.
Trump cites report Biden may scale back campaign schedule: 'If I ever did that it would be over'
President Trump told New Hampshire rally-goers Thursday that the campaign ofJoe Bidenwas a "disaster" following a report that the 2020 Democratic frontrunner may scale back his scheduled appearances following weeks of verbal gaffes.
Washington state lawmaker linked to group allegedly preparing for 'biblical warfare'
Newly leaked emails reportedly link an Eastern Washingtonstate lawmaker with a group that allegedly trained young men forbiblical warfare, according to several reports.
New Jersey's assisted suicide law blocked by temporary restraining order
A state judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking New Jersey's right-to-die law from being implementedtwo weeks after it took effect.
Trump administration urging lawmakers to reauthorize NSA data collection program
The Trump administration is urging lawmakers to reauthorize a mass phone data collection program set to expire later this year that would let the National Security Agency collect thephone record information of millions of Americans, according to media reports.
Bernie Sanders supporter files labor complaint against Elizabeth Warren’s campaign
A Colorado-based Bernie Sanders supporter has filed a labor complaint against Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign, taking aim at its use of a confidentiality agreement which, he argues, prevents staffers from speaking out on workplace conditions.
Trump has expressed serious interest in buying Greenland: report
The Wall Street Journal reports Trump has asked his advisers whether the U.S. can acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, during "meetings, dinners, and passing conversations."
Ninth Circuit rejects Trump's bid to limit accommodations to children detained at border
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a rejection of the Trump administration’s bid to limit accommodations for immigrant children detained at the border, ruled Thursday that the children must be given adequate food, clean water, soap, and toothpaste.
Cuomo proposes NY law to treat mass-casualty hate crimes as domestic terrorism
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed legislation Thursday that would treat mass-casualty hate crimes as domestic terrorism, with convicted perpetrators automatically sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Democrats protest Trump ahead of, and during, his NH rally
While President Trump was inside New Hampshire’s largest arena on Thursday – holding his first campaign rally in this key general election battleground state since the eve of the 2016 election - outside Democrats were countering the president and his policies.
Trump tells NH rallygoers 'we have a bunch of socialists or communists to beat' -- as Dem rivals gather nearby
With several ofhis Democratic rivals setting up competing events down the street, President Trump was hosting what he promised to be a "fun" and "tremendous" campaign rally Thursday evening in New Hampshire, the state that gave him his first presidential primary win.
Trump tells NH rallygoers they have 'no choice but to vote for me' -- as Dem rivals gather nearby
With several ofhis Democratic rivals setting up competing events down the street, President Trump was hosting what he promised to be a "fun" and "tremendous" campaign rally Thursday evening in New Hampshire, the state that gave him his first presidential primary win.
Trump knocks Rep. Steve King for 'rape or incest' comment
President Trump is dinging Iowa Rep.Steve King for his eyebrow-raising comments questioningwhether humanity would exist anymore if not for rape and incest, as the GOP lawmaker resists calls from critics to resign.
Fox News Poll: Biden still leads Democratic race, Warren climbs into second
In the first major shakeup to the lineup, Elizabeth Warren moves ahead of Bernie Sanders to claim second place behind Joe Biden in the Democratic nomination race.
Grassley, invoking 'Uranium One,' probes Biden-linked sale of sensitive tech company to China
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley announced Thursday that he is probing the Obama administration's 2015 decision to approve the sale of asensitive U.S. technology company to the Chinese government and an investment firm run by the sons of Joe Biden and John Kerry.
Trump calls Tlaib, Omar 'anti-Israel,' defends Netanyahu move to deny them entry
President Trump called Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar "very anti-Jewish and anti-Israel" and defended his statements urging Israel to block them from entering the country, amid a massive outcry from Democrats over the situation.
Pelosi calls decision to ban 'Squad' members 'beneath the dignity' of Israel
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.,said that both President Trump and the Israeli government debased their offices when they pushed back on plans by two freshman congresswomen critical of Israel to visit the Mideast ally.
Ilhan Omar accuses Netanyahu of imposing ‘Muslim ban’ as Dems decry decision to block Israel visit
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., on Thursday accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of implementing his own“Muslim ban” after his government said it wouldblock her and another Democratic congresswoman from entering Israel.
Trump returns to New Hampshire, eyeing battlegrounds won by Clinton
President Trump returns to New Hampshire on Thursday to hold his first campaign rally in the crucial battleground state since the eve of the 2016 election
Dems throw Senate fight for a (Hicken)loop
2020 candidate and former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper withdraws from the presidential race but is giving "serious thought" towards a Senate run.
AIPAC chides Israel for decision to block Omar, Tlaib visit
In a surprise move, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee criticized the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for barring two freshman Democratic congresswomen from entering the country ahead of a planned visit.
House subpoenas Lewandowski, ex-Trump aide in Trump probe
The House Judiciary Committee is subpoenaing former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski and an ex-White House aide as part of its investigation into President Donald Trump's conduct in office.
Newest anti-Trump Republican Joe Walsh tries to shed history of incendiary remarks
Former Illinois congressman and radio host Joe Walsh is attracting sudden media attention as he floats a possibleGOP primarychallenge against President Trump – but the Tea Party-aligned Republican could struggle to be taken seriously as he confronts his own historyofconspiracy theories and incendiary remarks.
Trump boosts possible Lewandowski Senate bid ahead of New Hampshire rally
President Trumphas a message for New Hampshire Republicans ahead of his visit Thursday:“Corey’s an outstanding guy. If he ran and won, he would be a great senator.
Trump: Philly shooter ‘should never have been allowed to be on the streets’
President Trump said Thursday that the suspect in the shooting of six police officers during a Philadelphia standoff should "never have been allowed to be on the streets.
Hickenlooper expected to end White House bid Thursday, sources say
Coping with a struggling campaign and facing the reality that he wouldn’t make the stage at next month’s third round of Democratic presidential debates, former two-term Colorado Gov.
Hickenlooper ends White House bid, hints at possible Senate run in Colorado
Coping with a struggling campaign and facing the reality that he wouldn’t make the stage at next month’s third round of Democratic presidential debates, former two-term Colorado Gov.
Former mayor Cory Booker shares in blame for Newark, NJ's water crisis, critics say: 'He left a mess'
Democratic presidential contender Cory Booker, who once led New Jersey’s largest city, faced renewed backlash from critics who claim he mismanaged Newark’s water commission during his time as mayor, after thousands of residents were administered water bottles this week.
Israel may bar Omar, Tlaib from entering country over support of BDS movement: reports
Israeliofficials told the country's lawmakers Wednesday that U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., may be barred from entering Israel for a planned visit this weekend, according to reports.
Israel blocks Omar, Tlaib from entering country amid pressure from Trump
Israeli officials have decided to block U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., from entering the country as part of a planned visit, a reversal that comes amid pressure from President Trump and concerns about their support for boycotts of Israel.
Trump suggests 'personal meeting' with China's Xi on Hong Kong protests
President Trump in a tweet Wednesday evening suggested a “personal meeting” with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid tensions in Hong Kong and fears that an escalating trade war could triggera global recession.
Kamala Harris slammed for 'politicizing' Philadelphia standoff
Sen.Kamala Harris faced criticism Wednesday for promoting her campaign's gun control plan during an appearance on CNN that coincided with breaking news about the police standoff in Philadelphiain which six officers were shot.
Scaramucci predicts 'demagogue' Trump will not be Republican nominee in 2020
Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci offered a prediction Wednesday night that President Trump "will not" be the Republican nominee in 2020.
FBI 'indifferent' to possible China hack of Hillary Clinton's server, as State Department fought to protect her, interviews suggest
Interviews with intelligence community officials have revealed that senior FBI leaders "seemed indifferent to evidence of a possible intrusion by a foreign adversary" into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s non-government server,and that State Department officials allegedly sought to "downgradeclassified material found on the server," according to Senate investigators still probing the matter.
Sanford points to Labor Day decision on primary challenge to Trump
Mark Sanford says he should decide by around Labor Day if he’s going to mount what he admitted would be “a long-shot” GOP primary bid against President Trump.
Illinois moves to disbar former Gov. Rod Blagojevich as Trump mulls commuting sentence
Illinoisofficials are seeking to disbar former Gov.Rod Blagojevich as he waits in a federal prison inColoradofor news on whether President Trump will commute his 14-year sentence on corruption charges.
PolitiFact hammered for avoiding ruling on Warren, Harris claim Michael Brown was murdered
The fact-checking website PolitiFact is again under fire for alleged political bias, after it posted a bizarre article Monday that refused to rule on whether Michael Brown was in fact "murdered" by a police officer inFerguson, Missouri in 2014, as Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren falsely claimed last week.
Fox News Poll: Most back gun restrictions after shootings, Trump ratings down
In the wake of two mass shootings, overwhelming and bipartisan majorities of voters favor background checks on gun buyers and taking guns from people who are a danger to themselves or others, according to the latest Fox News Poll.Two-thirds also support a ban on “assault weapons,” although that majority is largely driven by Democrats.
Fox News Poll, August 14
In the wake of two mass shootings, overwhelming and bipartisan majorities of voters favor background checks on gun buyers and taking guns from people who are a danger to themselves or others, according to the latest Fox News Poll.
2020 longshot Hickenlooper mulls Senate bid amid mounting national pressure
Facing the likelihood that he won’t make the stage at next month’s Democratic presidential debates, former two-term Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is considering a possible 2020 run for the Senate in his home state, according to sources.
Hickenlooper will end 2020 presidential run Thursday, according to source
Facing the likelihood that he won’t make the stage at next month’s Democratic presidential debates, former two-term Colorado Gov.John Hickenlooperwill end his2020 run for the White House on Thursday, a source close to him told the Associated Press.
Buttigieg reportedly helped create a phone tree to alert families about ICE raids
South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg reportedly helped create an alert system that would notify families if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raided his residents' homes or businesses.
California counties sue over Trump's green card rule, claim deterrent to seeking public assistance
Two California counties are suing over the Trump administration's new green card restrictions, claiming that they violate federal immigration law.
Suspected FBI informant linked to Russia 'smears' claims immunity afforded to government agents
Cambridge professor and reported FBI informant Stefan Halper declared in a recent court filingthathe is entitled to legal immunity ordinarily afforded to federal agents.
Steve King hit for pondering whether civilization would have survived without rape and incest
Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, is facing a new backlash over his comments Wednesday about whether humanity would even exist anymore if not for rape and incest throughout history.
Lindsey Graham slams Dem colleagues for brazen warning to Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., blasted his Democratic colleagues on Wednesday for sending a stern and unusual warning to the Supreme Courtearlier this week in connection with a gun case.
Democrats reaching out to religious voters: 'I never hear any of that from Republicans'
Democrats are not ceding the religious vote to Republicans.
Trump negotiating with Senate Dems on guns
President Trump is speaking to law makers about taking action on gun control.
Stacey Abrams says she would be 'honored' to be considered for VP by 'any' Dem nominee
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams has closed the door to her own presidential bid but reportedly said she'd be "honored" to be considered as a running mate by her party's eventual nominee.
Hong Kong protests: US lawmakers warn China may be preparing Tiananmen Square-style crackdown
U.S. officials warned Wednesday that China could be preparing for a Tiananmen Square-style crackdown in response to Hong Kong protests, as footage captures the menacing movement of military convoys near the border and Beijing ratchets up its rhetoric toward the demonstrators.
Judge slaps down Dem gambit in Trump impeachment probe
A D.C. federal judge on Wednesday shot down an attempt by House Judiciary Committee Democrats to linktheirsubpoena for former White House counsel Don McGahnto a separate request for secret grand jury information from the Russia investigation, after theJusticeDepartment accusedthem of trying to "game the system.
ICE offices, workers hit by wave of violence and threats: ‘We know where all your children live’
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) workers are facing a rapidly escalating series of threats, including protesters threatening their children and shots being fired at their offices,amid a rising tide of anti-ICE rhetoric from the leftfueled by congressional Democrats, media voices and presidential hopefuls.
Bernie Sanders threatens to ‘leverage’ US aid to combat Israel ‘racism’
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.,threatened Tuesday to use billions of dollars in aid to Israel as “leverage” to combat what he called “racism” from the Jewish state’s government, while going so far as to compare America's Israel alliance to its relationship with Saudi Arabia.
Governors of Missouri, Kansas sign deal to end economic ‘border war’
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican, and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, addressed their states’ long-running economic “border war” Tuesday, each signing a deal to promote more cooperation and less feuding.
Trump campaign sells 'Fredo Unhinged' T-shirts following viral Cuomo video
The Trump campaign is selling "Fredo Unhinged"T-shirts following a viral video of CNN host Chris Cuomo’s encounter with a man who apparently taunted him by calling him “Fredo.
In 1976 speech, Biden said US criminal justice should focus on punishment not rehabilitation
In a 1976 speech in Idaho, then-Sen. Joe Biden said the U.S. criminal justice system should stress punishment rather than rehabilitation -- adirect contradiction to his current platform, which focuses on rehabilitation, according to a report.
Rep. Crenshaw signed $250G book deal before joining Congress, report shows
Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw signed a six-figure book deal withHachette Book Group, according to a financial report filed this week.
Reporter's Notebook: What Mitch McConnell said and did not say about guns
The Senate majority leader typically says exactly what he means. And it's always important to note what he does not say as well.
Stacey Abrams won't join presidential fray, will focus on voter suppression instead: reports
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams will not run for president, according to media reports, and willinstead shifther focus to combating voter suppression, an issue that took center stage amid her unsuccessful run last year.
Pete Buttigieg's question to woman who shook RFK's hand takes awkward turn
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg had an awkward campaign trail encounter Tuesday with a woman in Iowa who told him she once met the late-Robert F. Kennedy.
Trump promotes Pennsylvania plant built to turn natural gas deposits into plastics
Trump traveled in Monaca, about 25 miles north of Pittsburgh, to tour Shell’s soon-to-be-completed Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex.
Schumer to ask Trump to divert $5 billion in border wall funding to fight gun violence, white-supremacy extremists
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Tuesday said he will ask President Trump to withdraw his request for$5 billion in border wall construction funds to instead use the money to combat gun violence and white supremacist extremism on the heels of mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.
Harris, Warren fact-checked on claim Michael Brown was murdered
Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Kamala Harris of California and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusettsare taking heat from fact-checkersfor claiming the white officer who fatally shot Michael Brownin Ferguson, Missouri five years ago“murdered” the black teenager.
Two California counties sue Trump administration over green card rule change for immigrants on welfare
San Francisco and Santa Clara counties announced Tuesday that theyhad sued the Trump administration over a new regulation that would give federal officials more power to deny green cards to immigrants deemed likely to rely on welfare.
Bullock accuses Steyer of buying his way onto the 2020 debate stage
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock is accusingbillionaire environmental and progressive advocate Tom Steyer -- a rival for the Democratic presidential nomination -- of trying to buy his way “onto the debate stage.
South Bend cops warn city becoming ‘Wild West’ amid spate of shootings, rift with Buttigieg
As Mayor Pete Buttigieg was hittingthe presidential campaign trail in Iowa last weekend,back home in South Bend, Ind., the city was plagued by a spate of shootings – with police officers warningof plummeting morale and a worsening situation on the ground.
Mueller alumni landing cushy jobs at law firms, universities – even a book deal – after Russia probe
The top investigators who worked alongside former Special Counsel Robert Muellerhave certainly landed on their feet since the shutteringof the two-year Russia probe, securing big jobs at prominent law firms and universities -- and even a book deal.
Trump says China ‘moving troops’ to Hong Kong border as police clash with protesters
President Trump said Tuesday that he's learned the Chinese government is sending its military to the Hong Kong border amid mounting clashes between riot police and pro-democracy protesters.