Dems' midterm advantage narrows among registered voters as Trump's approval rating rises, poll finds
A new national poll a few weeks before the midterm elections shows the chances of a"blue wave" are far from a slam dunk for the Democrats.
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Mnuchin defends upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia in wake of Khashoggi killing
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Sunday defended his decision to visit Saudi Arabia later this month despite the continuing turmoil following the killing of Washington Post columnist and activistJamal Khashoggi.
Trump administration mulls rollback of Obama-era transgender protections, report says
The Trump administration is considering a possible rollback of Obama-era recognitions and protections that broadened the definition of gender, according to a report Sunday.
Trump on migrant caravan: 'Onslaught of illegal aliens' represents 'disgrace' to the Dems
President Trump tweeted on Sunday that border security officials continued their "full efforts... to stop the onslaught of illegal aliens" attempting to travel to the U.S.
Democratic Socialist Ocasio-Cortez compares climate change to 'existential threat' of Nazi Germany
Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Friday called for the immediate all-out mobilization of American industry to combat climate change, saying the "direct existential threat" it poses to the world is similar to the danger posed by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Cruz on relationship with Trump: Working together on 'delivering on our promises'
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, tried to assuage voters’ concerns about his relationship with President Trump on Sunday amid a heated re-election campaign in the Lone Star state.
Durbin says Republicans can't win on issues so they resort to personal attacks
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., became the latest high ranking Democrat to rebuke calls from some members of his party to eschew civility in favor of confrontational politics in the run-up to November’s midterm elections.
FOX NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Bret Baier grills Saudi foreign minister over death of US-based columnist in consulate
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister offered his condolences on Sunday to the family of a Washington Post journalist killed in the country’s consulate in Turkey almost three weeks ago, but offered no new information on how Jamal Khashoggi was killed nor if the country’s crown prince was involved.
Arizona GOP Senate candidate Martha McSally unloads on Kyrsten Sinema: 'This is personal .... She was protesting in a pink tutu'
Arizona Republican Senate candidateMartha McSally exclusively told "Fox News Sunday" that rival DemocratKyrsten Sinema is "disqualified to be a U.S." senator because of her 2003 comments on a radio show that showed her seeming indifference to Americans who join the Taliban.
Saudi crown prince is 'gonna have to be replaced' amid 'insulting' explanation for Khashoggi's death, Rand Paul says
The Saudi government's overnight announcementthat Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi died in a fistfight at its Consulate in Turkey is "insulting," and provides yet another reason Crown PrinceMohammad Bin Salman is "gonna have to be replaced," Sen.
Trump's 'very dangerous' decision to abandon nuclear accord has 'mankind facing full chaos,' Russia says
Hours after President Trump announced that the U.S. will pull out of a decades-old bilateral nuclear agreement that he said Russia had been "violating for many years," top Russian officials lined up to hit back in no uncertain terms,calling the president's move a "very dangerous" provocation that would lead to "full chaos.
Trump says he needs to learn more on slain Saudi writer
Trump rallies in Clinton-won districts ahead of midterms
Seattle gun storage law 'eminently reasonable,' judge says in tossing NRA, gun group's lawsuit
A Seattle judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the National Rifle Association and a local gun rights group against a local law that requires gun owners to lock up their firearms when not carrying or using them.
Obama visits Coachella just days after tweeting that more people attend music festival than vote
Former President Barack Obama made a visit to California's CoachellaValley Saturday, several days after he tweeted the turn-out for the area's annual music festival surpasses the sum of votes made in three states during the 2016 presidential election.
Obama visits Coachella just days after tweeting that more people attend music festival than voted in key states
Former President Barack Obama made a visit to California's CoachellaValley Saturday, several days after he tweeted the turn-out for the area's annual music festival surpasses the sum of votes made in three states during the 2016 presidential election.
Texas Democrat Beto O'Rourke's Senate campaign sued over unwanted text messages
A Texas grew so frustrated overreceivingtext messages from the campaign of Rep. Beto O'Rourke, he's taking the organization to court.
Khashoggi death account not ‘credible,’ lawmakers across aisle say
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle were fired up by Friday’s news that Jamal Khashoggi, the activist and writer who disappeared after entering the Saudi Consulate in Turkey earlier this month, was killed in a fight, as reported by Saudi state media.
In Nevada, Trump says Democrats want to turn US into Venezuela
President Trump on Saturday continuedhis theme of portraying Democrats as campaigning on a platform of “radical socialism” and “open borders” and said they would turn the U.S.
NJ leaders grappling with sex assault claim arising from Murphy gubernatorial campaign
GOP bails on Colorado incumbent, bets on 'superstar' newcomer in Florida instead
Republicans are making a last minute bet that a political newcomer in Florida has a better chance to win in November than an incumbent with a decade of experience serving Colorado.
Trump lays blame of border 'horrors' at feet of Democrats, tells them to call him to make deal
Diners confront Mitch McConnell at restaurant, get told to ‘leave him alone’ by others
An angry diner confronted Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell at a restuarant Friday night,but was met with calls from other customers to leave the Kentucky Republicanalone.
Congress faces tough choices on Saudi Arabia in wake of Khashoggi killing
A lot of tough talk about Saudi Arabia now cascades down Capitol Hill after the suspected death of Jamal Khashoggi.
Haley demands UN punish Cuba, Bolivia after ‘mob scene’ at US event for Cuban political prisoners
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley is demanding the U.N. Secretary General take action against the Bolivian and Cuban delegations after they disrupted a U.S. event to draw attention to the plight of political prisoners in Cuba and damaged U.N.
2 convicted Democrats seek political office while behind bars
Two Democrats are running for a political office despite being behind bars, with one of them expected to win in Texas and celebrate in jail.
Protesters greet Pelosi with expletives during Florida campaign stop
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was accosted by a mob during a campaign stop in Florida on Wednesday, with protesters cursing and calling her a communist.
Trump to campaign for Cruz in Texas, 77K sign up for venue that fits 18K
At least 70,000 people have signed up for President Trump’s Houston rally on Monday to support incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, who is locked in the Texas senate battle with Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rourke.
Castro slammed for ‘slanderous lie’ after suggesting Jared Kushner may have orchestrated Khashoggi murder
The White House on Friday slammed Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, after the potential 2020 hopeful claimed that President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, couldhave orchestrated the brutal killing of Saudi writerJamal Khashoggi.
Castro slammed for ‘slanderous’ lie after suggesting Kushner may have orchestrated Khashoggi murder
The White House on Friday slammed Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, after the potential 2020 hopeful claimed that President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, couldhave orchestrated the brutal killing of Saudi writerJamal Khashoggi.
Trump holds campaign rally in Arizona
President Trump was in Arizona Friday night where he was set to hold a campaign rally for Republicans ahead of next month’s midterm elections.
Trump holds Arizona rally in hopes of giving GOP hopefuls edge
President Trump was in Arizona Friday night where he was set to hold a campaign rally for Republicans ahead of next month’s midterm elections.
Hillary Clinton aide says there’s a ‘Powerball range’ chance she'd run for president again
Philippe Reines, a longtime Hillary Clinton adviser, reiterated earlier comments Friday evening by saying that there is a possibility, albeit very slim, that she would launch another campaign for president.
Former Dem operative Mike Stark denies battery claim by GOP campaign manager: ‘I do not assault or batter women’
Mike Stark, a former Democrat operative for American Bridge 21st Century who was arrested earlier this week and accused of “battery” against the female campaign manager for Nevada GOP gubernatorial candidate Adam Laxalt, on Friday vehemently denied the allegations against him and insisted that he has a video that proves him innocent.
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Nellie Ohr invokes spousal privilege to avoid questions on Steele dossier
Nellie Ohr, the wife of Justice Department official Bruce Ohr, claimed spousal privilege on Friday in order to avoid certain questions from House Republicans about the controversial anti-Trump dossier.
Nellie Ohr invokes spousal privilege, avoiding questions on Steele dossier
Nellie Ohr, the wife of Justice Department official Bruce Ohr, claimed spousal privilege on Friday in order to avoid certain questions from House Republicans about the controversial anti-Trump dossier.
After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans become key voting bloc in Florida
Nikki Haley pokes fun at prime political target -- herself -- at New York charity dinner
White House Correspondents' Association condemns Trump’s rhetoric toward journalists
The White House Correspondents' Association condemned remarks that President Trump made on Thursday night when he joked about violence against members of the media.
Sessions backs Chicago cops: 'Police aren't the problem, criminals are the problem'
Attorney General Jeff Sessions backed the Chicago Police Department Friday in the face of a proposed plan to overhaul the department -- saying that “police are not the problem, criminals are the problem.
California congressional candidate ties opponent to Nancy Pelosi by depicting him in red heels
A Republican congressional candidate is comparing her Democratic opponent to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi – by depicting him in red heels struggling to walk down a sidewalk.
Sen. Susan Collins already facing post-Kavanaugh wave of potential Dem challengers
Republican Sen. Susan Collins, with her impassioned floor speech and critical vote in support of now-Justice Brett Kavanaugh, has in a matter of days become one of Democrats’ top political targets for the next election cycle.
Manafort shows up to court in wheelchair, as sentencing date set
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort appeared in court Friday in a wheelchair for a hearing to set his sentencing date, aslawyers claimed his terms of confinement were negativelyaffecting his health.
Russian national charged with interfering in US political system, 2018 elections
A Russian national has been charged with interfering in the U.S. political system, including next month’s midterm elections, the Department of Justice revealed Friday.
Georgia governor's race: State once solidly red state is now in play
A recent poll from the AJC/Channel 2 puts Georgia's gubernatorial candidates within two points of each other, reinforcing many political analysts’ prediction of the Peach State turning purple.
Georgia governor's race: State once solidly red is now in play
A recent poll from the AJC/Channel 2 puts Georgia's gubernatorial candidates within two points of each other, reinforcing many political analysts’ prediction of the Peach State turning purple.
Kansas City mayoral candidate arrested for DUI says he 'behaved responsibly'
Kansas City Councilman and mayoral candidate Quinton Lucas was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to arrest records.
GOP rep slams Dem’s ‘false’ charge of bigotry
California Rep. Adam Schiff accused a GOP colleague of bigotry against Koreans. But the rep denies ever saying the remarks.
McCaskill's husband was accused of abuse by ex-wife
Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill’s husband was accused of domestic violence by his ex-wife, and his company once victim-blamed a woman who sued for sexual misconduct, Fox News has learned.
Clinton aide won't rule out ‘Hillary 2020,’ sparking glee from White House
A longtimeHillary Clinton adviser is hinting that the former secretary of state may have one more presidential run brewing -- a statement greeted with glee from the White House.
Kamala Harris, amid 2020 rumors, floats $500 a month tax credit
Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., is proposing a new tax credit of up to $500 a month, or $6,000 a year, for families earning less than $100,000 a year -- as Democrats look for a counter message to President Trump’s tax cuts.
New York Times board member telling Hillary Clinton to stay quiet proves she is ‘politically radioactive,’ experts say
A member of the New York Times editorial board has a message for “broadly unpopular” Hillary Clinton as the crucial midterms loom: stay off the campaign trail or risk firing up the GOP base.
Arkansas congressman condemns supportive ad claiming white Democrats 'will be lynching black folk'
Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., congressman condemned a political ad made on his behalf that says “white Democrats will be lynching black folk again.”
Texas Dems under investigation after sending voting applications with citizenship box pre-checked to non-citizens
The Texas Democratic Party is under investigation after being accused of sending out voter-registration applications to non-citizens with the citizenship box already checked “Yes.”
Montana senator on defense for role in derailing Trump’s Veterans Affairs nominee
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., is pushing back against renewed criticism that he was responsible for Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson’s withdrawal as a nominee to run the Veterans Affairs administration earlier this year.
Billionaire’s Trump impeachment push grows in midterm run-up
Liberal billionaire Tom Steyer claims to be building a juggernaut political operation in support of impeaching President Trump, rallyingthe baseand creating a "digital army" for the cause even as Democratic lawmakers remain publicly divided over the issue.
Beto O'Rourke wold vote for Trump's impeachment, says 'there is enough' evidence
Democratic Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke said on Thursday he would vote to impeach President Donald Trump.
Beto O'Rourke would vote for Trump's impeachment, says 'there is enough' evidence
Democratic Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke said on Thursday he would vote to impeach President Donald Trump.
While ripping Trump, media and Hollywood rush to cut ties to Saudis
The media and political criticism of President Trump for his handling of the crisis with Saudi Arabia is growing louder.
‘Fantastic’ Beto O’Rouke gets endorsement from former Mexican President Vicente Fox
Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox, who famously said his country will not (expletive) pay for President Trump’s proposed border wall, announced on Twitter Thursday evening his support for the “great American” and “fantastic” democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke in the contentious Texas Senate race.
‘Fantastic’ Beto O’Rourke gets endorsement from former Mexican President Vicente Fox
Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox, who famously said his country will not (expletive) pay for President Trump’s proposed border wall, announced on Twitter Thursday evening his support for the “great American” and “fantastic” democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke in the contentious Texas Senate race.
Ocasio-Cortez refuses to endorse Bernie Sanders 2020 run
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Democratic socialist congressional candidate who has spent weeks campaigning this year with fellow socialist Sen.Bernie Sanders, this week refused to endorse his prospective candidacy in the 2020 presidential race.
US, Mexico agree on plan to handle migrant caravan from Central America
U.S. and Mexican officials have devised a plan on how to handle the approaching migrant caravan making their way up from Central America, a senior administration official told Fox News.
House committees to interview Rosenstein behind closed doors about 'wire' comment
The top lawmakers on the House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform Committees will interview Rosenstein Oct. 24.
Trump hosts third major rally in Montana to unseat longtime bitter rival Jon Tester
With just weeks until November's pivotal midterm elections, President Trump washeadlining a major rally in Missoula, Montana on Thursday evening, his first stop in a three-date tour of western states that will include Arizona and Nevada.
'Never forget Benghazi,' Trump urges crowd at fiery Montana rally to unseat bitter rival Jon Tester
With just weeks until November's pivotal midterm elections, President Trump washeadlining a major rally in Missoula, Montana on Thursday evening, his first stop in a three-date tour of western states that will include Arizona and Nevada.
Trump praises 'tough cookie' Montana rep who 'body slammed' reporter last year, urges voters to 'never forget Benghazi'
President Trump hosted his third wide-ranging rally of the midterm season inMontana on Thursday night, where he urged voters to "never forget Benghazi" and praisedRepublican Rep.Greg Gianforte, who pleaded guilty to body slamming a reporter last year, as a "tough cookie.
GSA denies Democratic claims that Trump intervened to stop FBI HQ move
FiveHouse Democrats alleged Thursday that President Trump personally ordered that the FBI headquarters remain in downtown Washington so that a potential competitor could not develop the site, a claim theagency which manages real estate for the federal government dismissed as "inaccurate.
How high is the water?
Don't let the tub overflow.
Ex-FBI agent sentenced for leaking classified documents to reporter
A Minnesota judge on Thursday reportedly sentenced a former A Minnesota judge on Thursday reportedly sentenced a former FBI agent to spend four years behind bars after the man confessed to providing classified defense documents to a reporter.
GOP using Nancy Pelosi as campaign tool in key midterm Senate races
Despite not serving in or running for the United States Senate, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is becoming the favorite foil in Republican Senate races.
Republican in Maine congressional race fights to hold on to seat
Maine Congressman Bruce Poliquin is an oddity in New England, the very last Republican serving in the U.S. House of Representatives in a part of the country dominated by Democrats.
Trump says it ‘certainly looks’ like activist Jamal Khashoggi is dead
President Trump on Thursday said it “certainly looks” like missing activist and writer Jamal Khashoggi is dead. Khashoggi’s whereabouts were unknown after he entered the Saudi Consulate in Turkey earlier this month.
Meadows calls on Rosenstein to step down from DOJ amid questions over ‘wire’ comments
The chairman of the House Freedom Caucus is calling on Rod Rosenstein to step down as deputy attorney general, as lawmakers probe reports the Justice Department official once suggested wearing a "wire" to record President Trump.
CNN on-screen graphic asks if US is ‘giving Saudis more time to form cover story’ on Jamal Khashoggi’s apparent murder
News of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi’s apparent murder has captivated the world as the nation waits for President Trump to respond – but some mainstream media organizations have a theory.
Multiple Kansas Republicans back Kris Kobach’s Democratic opponent
Two former Republican governors have backed Democrat Laura Kelly's gubernatorial bid over Republican nominee Kris Kobach.
Florida Dem candidate under fire for event inviting rep who praised Castro
Florida Democratic House candidate Donna Shalala is taking heat after a congresswoman who praised the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro was seemingly invited to campaign with her.
Mainstream media largely ignore Clinton crony David Brock’s link to Democratic operative’s arrest
The David Brock-founded, far-left opposition group American Bridge 21st Century fired a key operative after he was arrested and accused of battery – but the mainstream media largely ignored the story and Brock's connection.
Phoenix midterm ballot proposal at ‘forefront’ of effort to eliminate dark-money donors
Anonymous spending with the intention of influencing an election has raised concern throughout the country and specifically in Phoenix, where a ballot measure could be at the ‘forefront’ of bringing dark money spending to light.
Rush Limbaugh predicts GOP will hold House, make gains in Senate
Rush Limbaugh, in an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity,predicted Republicans will hold both houses of Congress next month – defying the Washington wisdom that Nancy Pelosi is in line for speaker.
Haley rips into Iran’s ‘crony terrorism,’ use of child soldiers in fiery return to Security Council
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, returning to the Security Council for the first time since she announced her intention to step down earlier this month, tore into Iran’s alleged use of child soldiers on Thursday and accused the regime of “crony terrorism.
Democratic candidates enjoy windfall of out-of-state cash, as liberal donors bet big
Democrats are outraising Republicans in this year's tight Senate races. Their secret: out-of-state donors.
Steve King endorses Canadian mayoral candidate accused of espousing white nationalist, anti-Semitic views
Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, is facing criticism after he endorsed a Toronto mayoral candidate who espouses white nationalist and anti-Semitic views.
Accused Treasury leaker had ‘co-conspirator’ in plot to spill dirt on Trump officials: court files
The Treasury Department employee charged Wednesday with leaking confidential financial files related to former Trump associates had a “co-conspirator” at the department who also exchanged several-hundred messages with a journalist, according to the criminal complaint.
Mnuchin cancels plans to attend Saudi Arabia conference
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday he has decided against attending a conference in Saudi Arabia this month, amid the uproar over the the presumed death of activist Jamal Khashoggi.
Don McGahn leaves as White House counsel, Emmet Flood steps into role
Don McGahn has officially left his job as White House counsel and will be replaced in the interim by seasoned lawyer Emmet Flood, until President Trump's chosen successor comes on board.
Protester filmed screaming 'I hate Ted Cruz,' tearing up signs in Houston neighborhood
A vandal screaming “I hate Ted Cruz” took down the Texas senator’s campaign signs in a Houston neighborhood and was confronted by a pro-Cruz resident who capturing the bizarre encounter.
Arrested Dem operative stayed employed despite notoriously ‘hostile’ tactics
The Democratic operative arrested and charged with battery against the female campaign manager for Nevada gubernatorial nominee Adam Laxalt was employedat the George Soros-funded American Bridge for months, despite a reputation on Capitol Hill for what sources described as “hostile” tactics.
Dems may need intervention to contain Hillary Clinton, NYT editorial board member says
If Democrats are to be successful in this year’s midterm elections, they may need to hold an intervention to stop Hillary Clinton from complicating their lives with incendiary comments and unnecessary drama, according to a New York Times op-ed from a member of the editorial board.
Texas judge shuts down courtroom in protest of Kavanaugh confirmation
A Texas Democratic judge is facing criticism for shutting down a courtroom and refusing to hear cases for one day, out of protest to the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, The Austin American-Statesman reported.
Cruz confronted by 2 protesters over his vote to confirm Kavanaugh: report
Two female protesters accosted Texas Sen. Ted Cruz at an airport on Wednesday over his vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Trump hits the AP as media fact-check his nonstop interviews
President Trump is sharpening his language against the press even as some of its practitioners ramp up their criticism of his claims.
White House counsel Don McGahn resigns
A key Trump administration official formally resigned Wednesday, concluding a 21-month tenure in which he played a key role in some of the president’s most significant accomplishments, a White House official confirmed to The Associated Press.
McConnell hints GOP will try ObamaCare repeal again next year
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell suggested Wednesday that Republicans will try again to repeal the Affordable Care Act after the November midterm elections, saying in an interview that "we’re not satisfied with the way Obamacare is working.
Colorado seen as model for election security
University of Southern Maine bars prof who sought to teach 'unauthorized' course protesting Susan Collins
Soros-backed group fires operative after arrest over alleged battery against GOP campaign manager
The liberal group American Bridge 21st Century announced Wednesday night that it had fired one of its operatives a day after he was arrested and accused of battery against the female campaign manager for Nevada GOP gubernatorial candidate Adam Laxalt.
Bloomberg on possible Trump challenge: 'You never know until you try'
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg fired back at President Trump’s claims that he’d be an “easy” opponent in 2020, saying nobody thought Trump would ever win either.
State Department provided 'clearly false' statements to derail requests for Clinton docs, 'shocked' federal judge says
In a fiery hearing Friday in Washington, D.C., afederal judge unabashedly accused career State Department officials of lying and signingfalse affidavits to derail lawsuits seeking information about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's private email sever and her handling of the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S.