Billionaire conservative donor David Koch dies at 79
WASHINGTON (AP) - Billionaire industrialist David H. Koch, who with his older brother Charles was both celebrated and demonized for transforming American politics by pouring their riches into conservative causes, died Friday at 79. The cause of death was not disclosed, but Koch Industries said Koch, who lived in New York City, had contended for years with various illnesses, including prostate...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Billionaire industrialist David H. Koch, who with his older brother Charles was both celebrated and demonized for transforming American politics by pouring their riches into conservative causes, died Friday at 79. The cause of death was not disclosed, but Koch Industries said Koch, who lived in New York City, had contended for years with various illnesses, including prostate...
Abbott creates task force, appoints new secretary of state
When in doubt, appoint a task force to talk about issues. That's what Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is doing about extremism and the threat of more mass shootings. Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha joined Good Day to talk about who is on the task force and what might come of it. Plus, the governor has finally appointed a new secretary of state.
When in doubt, appoint a task force to talk about issues. That's what Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is doing about extremism and the threat of more mass shootings. Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha joined Good Day to talk about who is on the task force and what might come of it. Plus, the governor has finally appointed a new secretary of state.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee says he's ending presidential bid
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign, announced Wednesday night that he is ending his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign, announced Wednesday night that he is ending his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination.
Electoral College members not bound by popular vote, court says
A U.S. appeals court in Denver said Electoral College members can vote for the presidential candidate of their choice and aren't bound by the popular vote in their states.
A U.S. appeals court in Denver said Electoral College members can vote for the presidential candidate of their choice and aren't bound by the popular vote in their states.
Greenland fallout: Trump's canceled trip blindsides Denmark
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - The prime minister of Denmark said Wednesday she is "disappointed and surprised" by U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to cancel his visit to Denmark after she called Trump's idea of buying Greenland, Denmark's semi-autonomous Arctic territory, "an absurd discussion."
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - The prime minister of Denmark said Wednesday she is "disappointed and surprised" by U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to cancel his visit to Denmark after she called Trump's idea of buying Greenland, Denmark's semi-autonomous Arctic territory, "an absurd discussion."
Trump says Jewish Americans who vote Democrat show 'lack of knowledge' or 'complete disloyalty'
Showing a fresh willingness to play politics along religious and racial lines, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that American Jewish people who vote for Democrats show "either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty."
Showing a fresh willingness to play politics along religious and racial lines, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that American Jewish people who vote for Democrats show "either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty."
Gabby Giffords launches new Texas gun lobby
Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was in Austin Tuesday to discuss gun control with Texas gun owners.
Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was in Austin Tuesday to discuss gun control with Texas gun owners.
Julián Castro qualifies for September presidential debates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro said Tuesday that he has qualified for the next presidential debates, reaching a polling threshold for the round taking place in September in Houston.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro said Tuesday that he has qualified for the next presidential debates, reaching a polling threshold for the round taking place in September in Houston.
O'Rourke visits Oklahoma sites that were targets of violence
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke has paid visits to sites in Tulsa and Oklahoma City that were targeted by violence. The former congressman stopped Monday in Tulsa's Greenwood District where a white mob in 1921 looted black businesses , leaving homes and churches smoldering. He later visited the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, which is...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke has paid visits to sites in Tulsa and Oklahoma City that were targeted by violence. The former congressman stopped Monday in Tulsa's Greenwood District where a white mob in 1921 looted black businesses , leaving homes and churches smoldering. He later visited the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, which is...
Trump says it would be 'appropriate' for Russia to rejoin G-7
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says it would be appropriate for Russia to be readmitted to a group of the world's major industrial nations. Trump says Russia is often discussed when he and the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan meet annually as a group. Trump is scheduled to fly to France on Saturday for this year's meeting of the Group of Seven.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says it would be appropriate for Russia to be readmitted to a group of the world's major industrial nations. Trump says Russia is often discussed when he and the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan meet annually as a group. Trump is scheduled to fly to France on Saturday for this year's meeting of the Group of Seven.
Warren apologizes for heritage claim, woos Native Americans
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren offered a public apology Monday to Native Americans over her past claim to tribal heritage, directly tackling an area that's proved to be a big political liability. "Like anyone who has been honest with themselves, I know I have made mistakes," the Massachusetts senator said at a forum on Native American...
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren offered a public apology Monday to Native Americans over her past claim to tribal heritage, directly tackling an area that's proved to be a big political liability. "Like anyone who has been honest with themselves, I know I have made mistakes," the Massachusetts senator said at a forum on Native American...
Abbott announces Texas Safety Commission
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the formation of the Texas Safety Commission to develop an immediate action plan for the state.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the formation of the Texas Safety Commission to develop an immediate action plan for the state.
Trump dismisses worries of recession, says economy is strong
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns of recession on Sunday and offered an optimistic outlook for the economy after last week's steep drop in the financial markets.
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns of recession on Sunday and offered an optimistic outlook for the economy after last week's steep drop in the financial markets.
Israel bans U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib from visiting country
An Israeli official says the government has decided it will not allow Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib to enter the country for a planned visit next week, the Associated Press is reporting.
An Israeli official says the government has decided it will not allow Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib to enter the country for a planned visit next week, the Associated Press is reporting.
‘Serious weight problem': Trump mocks supporter at rally, apparently mistaking him for protester
President Donald Trump body-shamed his own supporter during a New Hampshire rally on Thursday, telling him to “go home, start exercising.”
President Donald Trump body-shamed his own supporter during a New Hampshire rally on Thursday, telling him to “go home, start exercising.”
Texas Tribune: Beto O'Rourke under pressure, Castro tweaks president
Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha visited Good Day to give an update on politics in Texas. She says former Congressman Beto O'Rourke relaunches his campaign for president this week. He's under pressure to drop it and instead run against John Cornyn for U.S. Senate. And another candidate, former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, bought TV ads specifically to tweak the president's nose.
Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha visited Good Day to give an update on politics in Texas. She says former Congressman Beto O'Rourke relaunches his campaign for president this week. He's under pressure to drop it and instead run against John Cornyn for U.S. Senate. And another candidate, former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, bought TV ads specifically to tweak the president's nose.
Trump ties US success to 2nd term: 'You have to vote for me'
President Donald Trump sought to reassure his supporters about the state of the U.S. economy despite the stock market volatility and told rallygoers in New Hampshire, a state that he hopes to capture in 2020, that their financial security depends on his reelection.
President Donald Trump sought to reassure his supporters about the state of the U.S. economy despite the stock market volatility and told rallygoers in New Hampshire, a state that he hopes to capture in 2020, that their financial security depends on his reelection.
Beto O'Rourke restarts White House bid after El Paso shooting, says it's battle against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrat Beto O'Rourke rejoined the presidential race on Thursday nearly two weeks after a mass shooting in his Texas hometown, using a speech in his grieving city to try to overhaul his White House bid and argue that President Donald Trump is morally unfit for a second term.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrat Beto O'Rourke rejoined the presidential race on Thursday nearly two weeks after a mass shooting in his Texas hometown, using a speech in his grieving city to try to overhaul his White House bid and argue that President Donald Trump is morally unfit for a second term.
Hickenlooper ends 2020 White House bid, mulls Senate run instead
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper on Thursday ended his longshot bid for the Democratic presidential nomination and said he may instead challenge one of the most vulnerable Senate Republicans in 2020.
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper on Thursday ended his longshot bid for the Democratic presidential nomination and said he may instead challenge one of the most vulnerable Senate Republicans in 2020.
O'Rourke resuming presidential run with 'major' Texas speech
WASHINGTON (AP) - Beto O'Rourke will formally rejoin the presidential race on Thursday, resuming a campaign that has been suspended for nearly two weeks with what he promises will be a "major address to the nation" from his hometown of El Paso, Texas, where a mass shooting killed 22 people.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Beto O'Rourke will formally rejoin the presidential race on Thursday, resuming a campaign that has been suspended for nearly two weeks with what he promises will be a "major address to the nation" from his hometown of El Paso, Texas, where a mass shooting killed 22 people.