Dem infighting on race spills into 2020 presidential contest
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The highly public, racially charged rift between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a clutch of freshmen congresswomen led by Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez has spilled into the 2020 Democratic presidential contest. The intramural conflict is threatening to overshadow President Donald Trump's history of race-baiting and xenophobia.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The highly public, racially charged rift between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a clutch of freshmen congresswomen led by Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez has spilled into the 2020 Democratic presidential contest. The intramural conflict is threatening to overshadow President Donald Trump's history of race-baiting and xenophobia.
Mnuchin warns US government could 'run out of cash,' urges Congress to quickly raise debt limit
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told congressional leaders that the debt ceiling should be raised before lawmakers leave for their August recess to avert the potential of an unprecedented default on the national debt.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told congressional leaders that the debt ceiling should be raised before lawmakers leave for their August recess to avert the potential of an unprecedented default on the national debt.
House panel authorizes subpoenas tied to Mueller report
The House Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to authorize subpoenas for 12 people mentioned in special counsel Robert Mueller's report , including President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
The House Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to authorize subpoenas for 12 people mentioned in special counsel Robert Mueller's report , including President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Trump abandons effort to put citizenship question on census
President Donald Trump abandoned his controversial bid to demand citizenship details from all respondents in next year's census Thursday, instead directing federal agencies to try to compile the information using existing databases.
President Donald Trump abandoned his controversial bid to demand citizenship details from all respondents in next year's census Thursday, instead directing federal agencies to try to compile the information using existing databases.
Trump lashes out on Twitter ahead of social media 'summit'
President Donald Trump is lashing out at social media companies and the press ahead of a "Social Media Summit" he's hosting at the White House that will bring together mostly conservative groups.
President Donald Trump is lashing out at social media companies and the press ahead of a "Social Media Summit" he's hosting at the White House that will bring together mostly conservative groups.
Shoppers boycott Home Depot over donations to Trump's campaign
Some shoppers are boycotting Home Depot because one of the store's co-founders, Bernie Marcus, plans to donate to President Trump's reelection campaign.
Some shoppers are boycotting Home Depot because one of the store's co-founders, Bernie Marcus, plans to donate to President Trump's reelection campaign.
Governor Pritzker defends his decision to cancel 'Confederate' band show
Country rock band Confederate Railroad has been barred from performing at an Illinois state fair because of its use of the Confederate flag, setting off a firestorm by southern Illinois fans who believe they're under Chicago liberals' thumb of political correctness.
Country rock band Confederate Railroad has been barred from performing at an Illinois state fair because of its use of the Confederate flag, setting off a firestorm by southern Illinois fans who believe they're under Chicago liberals' thumb of political correctness.
Sanders facing tougher 2020 competition for liberal support
Barbara Lee supported Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential bid, helping him score one of his most decisive victories that year when he dominated the New Hampshire primary. But as he wages another bid for the White House, Lee is looking at a different candidate. "I like him, I like his ideas," the 66-year-old retired massage therapist said of Sanders. "I just think right at the...
Barbara Lee supported Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential bid, helping him score one of his most decisive victories that year when he dominated the New Hampshire primary. But as he wages another bid for the White House, Lee is looking at a different candidate. "I like him, I like his ideas," the 66-year-old retired massage therapist said of Sanders. "I just think right at the...
Pelosi: 'No regrets about anything' as feud tests Dem unity
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez don't talk to each other much. But lately they're speaking at each other in a way that threatens Democratic unity and underscores broader tensions reshaping their party.
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez don't talk to each other much. But lately they're speaking at each other in a way that threatens Democratic unity and underscores broader tensions reshaping their party.
Facing calls for resignation, Acosta defends Epstein deal
WASHINGTON (AP) - Trying to tamp down calls for his resignation, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta on Wednesday defended his handling of a sex-trafficking case involving now-jailed financier Jeffrey Epstein, insisting he got the toughest deal he could at the time.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Trying to tamp down calls for his resignation, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta on Wednesday defended his handling of a sex-trafficking case involving now-jailed financier Jeffrey Epstein, insisting he got the toughest deal he could at the time.
Mayor: President's July 4 celebration and protests bankrupted the District's security fund
D.C.’s mayor says President Donald Trump’s special Salute to America – along with the protests and demonstrations surrounding it – has bankrupted the District’s security fund, which is used to provide security at rallies and state funerals.
D.C.’s mayor says President Donald Trump’s special Salute to America – along with the protests and demonstrations surrounding it – has bankrupted the District’s security fund, which is used to provide security at rallies and state funerals.
Senator introduces bill to withhold 2026 World Cup funds until USWNT paid equally
A senator is proposing legislation that would withhold funds for the 2026 World Cup until the U.S. women's soccer team is paid equally to the men.
A senator is proposing legislation that would withhold funds for the 2026 World Cup until the U.S. women's soccer team is paid equally to the men.
Court of Appeals tosses out Maryland, DC lawsuit against Trump hotel
A federal appeals court has ordered the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump of illegally profiting off the presidency.
A federal appeals court has ordered the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump of illegally profiting off the presidency.
Texas billionaire Ross Perot dies at age 89
Texas businessman, philanthropist and former politician Ross Perot has died.
Texas businessman, philanthropist and former politician Ross Perot has died.
Judge blocks 9 government lawyers from quitting census fight
NEW YORK (AP) - The Justice Department can't replace nine lawyers so late in the dispute over whether to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census without explaining why it's doing so, a judge says.
NEW YORK (AP) - The Justice Department can't replace nine lawyers so late in the dispute over whether to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census without explaining why it's doing so, a judge says.
Federal appeals court rules Trump can't block Twitter critics
A federal appeals court says President Donald Trump can't ban critics from his Twitter account.
A federal appeals court says President Donald Trump can't ban critics from his Twitter account.
Eric Swalwell becomes first candidate to drop out of the 2020 presidential race
Rep. Eric Swalwell has become the first Democrat to drop out of the crowded 2020 presidential race.
Rep. Eric Swalwell has become the first Democrat to drop out of the crowded 2020 presidential race.
DOJ files to halt Trump suit demanding financial documents
The Justice Department on Monday challenged a federal judge's decision to allow a case accusing President Donald Trump of profiting off the presidency to move forward, asking an appeals court to take up the case instead.
The Justice Department on Monday challenged a federal judge's decision to allow a case accusing President Donald Trump of profiting off the presidency to move forward, asking an appeals court to take up the case instead.
Elizabeth Warren raises $19.1M, topping Sanders in new fundraising haul
WASHINGTON (AP) - Elizabeth Warren raised $19.1 million in the second quarter, her campaign said Monday, cementing her status in the top tier of Democratic presidential contenders and surpassing Bernie Sanders, her main liberal rival. The strong showing leaves the Massachusetts senator behind only Pete Buttigieg, the South Bend, Indiana, mayor who reported nearly $25 million, and former Vice...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Elizabeth Warren raised $19.1 million in the second quarter, her campaign said Monday, cementing her status in the top tier of Democratic presidential contenders and surpassing Bernie Sanders, her main liberal rival. The strong showing leaves the Massachusetts senator behind only Pete Buttigieg, the South Bend, Indiana, mayor who reported nearly $25 million, and former Vice...
Democrat, Republican senator introduce bill requiring feds' American flags to be American made
Legislation introduced in the Senate would require the federal government to purchase American flags that are made in America.
Legislation introduced in the Senate would require the federal government to purchase American flags that are made in America.