Rep. Katie Hill of California resigns after revelations of an affair with campaign staffer
California Rep. Katie Hill (D-Agua Dulce) has resigned after it was revealed that she had an affair with a young female campaign staffer.
California Rep. Katie Hill (D-Agua Dulce) has resigned after it was revealed that she had an affair with a young female campaign staffer.
Former Congressman John Conyers dies at the age of 90
Former U.S. Rep. John Conyers, one of the longest-serving members of Congress whose resolutely liberal stance on civil rights made him a political institution in Washington and back home in Detroit despite several scandals, has died. He was 90.
Former U.S. Rep. John Conyers, one of the longest-serving members of Congress whose resolutely liberal stance on civil rights made him a political institution in Washington and back home in Detroit despite several scandals, has died. He was 90.
Trump administration banning US flights to all Cuban cities but Havana
The Trump administration is banning U.S. flights to all Cuban cities but Havana in the latest move to roll back the Obama-era easing of relations, two people briefed on the matter said Friday.
The Trump administration is banning U.S. flights to all Cuban cities but Havana in the latest move to roll back the Obama-era easing of relations, two people briefed on the matter said Friday.
Judge: Justice Department must give House Mueller grand jury evidence
A judge on Friday ordered the Justice Department to give the House secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, handing a victory to Democrats who want it for the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.
A judge on Friday ordered the Justice Department to give the House secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, handing a victory to Democrats who want it for the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.
DeVos held in contempt of court in loan forgiveness dispute, Department of Education fined $100K
A federal judge has held Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in contempt of court for violating an order to stop collecting loans from thousands of former for-profit college students.
A federal judge has held Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in contempt of court for violating an order to stop collecting loans from thousands of former for-profit college students.
Elijah Cummings remembered as 'fierce champion' at funeral
Rep. Elijah Cummings was eulogized as a leader with the fiery moral conviction of an Old Testament prophet Friday at a funeral that brought former presidents and ordinary people alike to the Baltimore church where the congressman worshipped for four decades.
Rep. Elijah Cummings was eulogized as a leader with the fiery moral conviction of an Old Testament prophet Friday at a funeral that brought former presidents and ordinary people alike to the Baltimore church where the congressman worshipped for four decades.
AP source: Department of Justice review of Russia probe now a criminal inquiry
The Justice Department has shifted its review of the Russia probe to a criminal investigation, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday, a move that is likely to raise concerns that President Donald Trump and his allies may be using the powers of the government to go after their opponents.
The Justice Department has shifted its review of the Russia probe to a criminal investigation, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday, a move that is likely to raise concerns that President Donald Trump and his allies may be using the powers of the government to go after their opponents.
President Trump says he will attend World Series Game 5 at Nationals Park
President Donald Trump told White House reporters Thursday that if the World Series goes to a Game 5 this Sunday in the nation's capital, he will be in attendance.
President Donald Trump told White House reporters Thursday that if the World Series goes to a Game 5 this Sunday in the nation's capital, he will be in attendance.
‘We’re building a wall in Colorado’: Trump includes state in border wall speech
President Donald Trump's boast of building part of the border wall in Colorado is garnering attention in the state, including from the state's governor, Democrat Jared Polis.
President Donald Trump's boast of building part of the border wall in Colorado is garnering attention in the state, including from the state's governor, Democrat Jared Polis.
Congress bids farewell to Rep. Elijah Cummings, a 'master of the House'
Members of Congress bid a tearful farewell Thursday to Rep. Elijah Cummings, hailing the son of sharecroppers as a "master of the House" as the Maryland Democrat became the first African American lawmaker to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol.
Members of Congress bid a tearful farewell Thursday to Rep. Elijah Cummings, hailing the son of sharecroppers as a "master of the House" as the Maryland Democrat became the first African American lawmaker to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol.
Ross Ramsey: Bonnen, Constitutional amendments and John Cornyn
Texas Tribune editor Ross Ramsey talks to Good Day about a virtual handful of Texans deciding some very important issues. He also says there's no coming back from a scandal created by the Texas House speaker.
Texas Tribune editor Ross Ramsey talks to Good Day about a virtual handful of Texans deciding some very important issues. He also says there's no coming back from a scandal created by the Texas House speaker.
‘A significant milestone’: House unanimously passes bill to make animal cruelty a federal felony
The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act, or PACT Act, would make it easier to prosecute those involved in the gruesome killing of animals.
The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act, or PACT Act, would make it easier to prosecute those involved in the gruesome killing of animals.
US diplomat: Trump linked Ukraine aid to demand for probe
A top U.S. diplomat testified Tuesday that President Donald Trump was holding back military aid for Ukraine unless the country agreed to investigate Democrats and a company linked to Joe Biden's family, providing lawmakers with a detailed new account of the quid pro quo central to the impeachment probe.
A top U.S. diplomat testified Tuesday that President Donald Trump was holding back military aid for Ukraine unless the country agreed to investigate Democrats and a company linked to Joe Biden's family, providing lawmakers with a detailed new account of the quid pro quo central to the impeachment probe.
Castro says he needs $800,000 in 10 days or campaign is over
Former Housing Secretary Julian Castro says he needs to raise $800,000 in the next 10 days or he'll drop out of the presidential race.
Former Housing Secretary Julian Castro says he needs to raise $800,000 in the next 10 days or he'll drop out of the presidential race.
Trump likens House impeachment inquiry to 'a lynching'
President Donald Trump injected racial overtones into the House impeachment inquiry Tuesday by comparing the Democratic-led investigation into his handling of U.S. policy toward Ukraine to a "lynching." The highest-ranking African American in Congress warned Trump about making the comparison.
President Donald Trump injected racial overtones into the House impeachment inquiry Tuesday by comparing the Democratic-led investigation into his handling of U.S. policy toward Ukraine to a "lynching." The highest-ranking African American in Congress warned Trump about making the comparison.
Texas GOP speaker drops re-election bid after secret tape
Texas GOP House Speaker Dennis Bonnen says he will not run for re-election, making the announcement less than a week after the release of a secretly recorded conversation in which Bonnen sought help ousting members of his own party in 2020 and called a female lawmaker "vile."
Texas GOP House Speaker Dennis Bonnen says he will not run for re-election, making the announcement less than a week after the release of a secretly recorded conversation in which Bonnen sought help ousting members of his own party in 2020 and called a female lawmaker "vile."
Mitt Romney confirms having secret Twitter account ‘Pierre Delecto,’ telling reporter ‘c’est moi’
When a reporter for the Atlantic asked if the Twitter account “Pierre Delecto” belonged to Senator Mitt Romney, R-Utah, he responded with “c’est moi.”
When a reporter for the Atlantic asked if the Twitter account “Pierre Delecto” belonged to Senator Mitt Romney, R-Utah, he responded with “c’est moi.”
Trump calls emoluments clause 'phony,' lashes out at critics after G-7 move from Doral
President Donald Trump lashed out Monday at critics who prompted him to move next year's Group of Seven summit from his private golf club in Florida, claiming he would have hosted it for free and now it will end up costing taxpayers "a fortune."
President Donald Trump lashed out Monday at critics who prompted him to move next year's Group of Seven summit from his private golf club in Florida, claiming he would have hosted it for free and now it will end up costing taxpayers "a fortune."
Trump pulls plug on plan to host G7 at his own resort after outcry from GOP, Democrats
President Donald Trump says he is reversing his plan to hold the next Group of Seven world leaders' meeting at his Doral, Florida, golf resort.
President Donald Trump says he is reversing his plan to hold the next Group of Seven world leaders' meeting at his Doral, Florida, golf resort.
Trump nominates Dan Brouillette to replace Energy Secretary Rick Perry
President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s deputy to lead the agency when Perry leaves later this year.
President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s deputy to lead the agency when Perry leaves later this year.