Trump, in call, urged Ukraine to investigate Biden's son
President Donald Trump urged the new leader of Ukraine this summer to investigate the son of former Vice President Joe Biden, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. Democrats condemned what they saw as a clear effort to damage a political rival, now at the heart of an explosive whistleblower complaint against Trump.
US to deploy more troops to Saudi Arabia, UAE
The Pentagon says the U.S. will deploy additional troops and military equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to beef up security, as President Donald Trump has at least for now decided against any immediate military strike on Iran in response to the attack on the Saudi oil industry.
Trump administration blocks 'urgent' whistleblower disclosure partly involving Ukraine
The Trump administration plunged into an extraordinary showdown with Congress over access to a whistleblower's complaint about reported incidents including a private conversation between President Donald Trump and a foreign leader. The blocked complaint is "serious" and "urgent," the government's intelligence watchdog said.
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio drops out of presidential race
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday he is dropping out of the 2020 Democratic primary, ending his campaign after struggling to gain traction in the race.
Texas Tribune: State Republicans divided in gun debate
Ross Ramsey, the executive editor of the Texas Tribune, joined Good Day live from Austin. He said the NRA and Empower Texans are calling out Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick over his possible support of gun control. State House and Senate committees with both meet soon to talk about possible gun control or other legislation.
Justin Trudeau campaign hit with ‘brownface’ photo
Canadian leader Justin Trudeau's campaign for national elections was hit Wednesday by the publication of a yearbook photo showing him in brownface makeup at a costume party in 2001.
Arlington police chief calls for stricter laws for replica guns
Arlington's police chief wants tighter laws when it comes to gun replicas.
Jimmy Carter says 4 more years of President Trump would be a 'disaster'
Former President Jimmy Carter took aim at President Trump while speaking at an event in Atlanta, saying it would be a “disaster” if he were to be elected for a second term.
Lewandowski, House Dems spar at 1st impeachment hearing
The first impeachment hearing held by House Democrats quickly turned hostile as their sole witness, former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, stonewalled many of their questions and declared they were "focusing on petty and personal politics."
Trump names hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien as new National Security Adviser
(AP) -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's naming hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien, who Trump had monitor the criminal case in Sweden against American rapper A$AP Rocky, as his new national security adviser.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Conservative activist feud over gun laws on Twitter
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is now feuding with another major GOP donor over gun laws.
McConnell says Congress in 'holding pattern' on gun control
Six weeks after a pair of mass shootings killed more than 30 people, Congress remains "in a holding pattern" on gun control as lawmakers await proposals from the White House, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday.
Buttigieg unveils disaster relief plan in hurricane-hit city
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday visited a South Carolina city ravaged by hurricanes twice in three years and pledged to improve the government response to disasters as part of an effort to combat storm damage that he says is the result of climate change.
Elizabeth Warren's big crowds? She has a plan for them, too
Warren's crowd was the product of a carefully planned, data-driven strategy to identify supporters, attract them to a rally and ultimately convert them into voters, a plan that goes well beyond producing a compelling scene for television.
AP source: NY prosecutors subpoena Trump's tax returns
New York City prosecutors have subpoenaed President Donald Trump's tax returns, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Monday.
White House orders 2 former aides to defy subpoenas
The White House has instructed two former aides to President Donald Trump not to appear at a House Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, saying Rick Dearborn and Rob Porter are "absolutely immune" from testifying at what the panel is calling its first impeachment hearing.
Elizabeth Warren offers anti-corruption plan central to her campaign
Elizabeth Warren has released a sweeping anti-government corruption proposal, providing a detailed policy roadmap for a fight she says is at the core of her presidential campaign.
Beto O'Rourke holds rally in Plano
Democratic presidential candidate and former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke held in rally in Plano on Sunday.
Democratic presidential candidates call for Kavanaugh’s impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several Democratic presidential candidates on Sunday lined up to call for the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the face of a new, uninvestigated, allegation of sexual impropriety when he was in college.
White House: Bin Laden son killed in US counterterrorism operation
The White House announced Saturday that Hamza bin Laden , the son of the late al-Qaida leader who had become an increasingly prominent figure in the terrorist organization, was killed in a U.S. counterterrorism operation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region.