Megan Rapinoe says she ‘stands by the comments' she made about not going to White House
Megan Rapinoe, U.S. Women’s National Team soccer star, said on Thursday that she stands by her comments about not visiting the White House if the USA wins the Women’s World Cup.
Megan Rapinoe, U.S. Women’s National Team soccer star, said on Thursday that she stands by her comments about not visiting the White House if the USA wins the Women’s World Cup.
Jimmy Carter: Trump won 2016 election 'because the Russians interfered on his behalf'
Former President Jimmy Carter said Friday he believes President Donald Trump actually lost the 2016 election and is president only because of Russian interference.
Former President Jimmy Carter said Friday he believes President Donald Trump actually lost the 2016 election and is president only because of Russian interference.
Democratic debate: Fiery second night touches on race, age and health care
Democratic divisions over race, age and ideology surged into public view on Thursday night as the party's leading presidential contenders faced off in a debate over who is best positioned to take on President Donald Trump.
Democratic divisions over race, age and ideology surged into public view on Thursday night as the party's leading presidential contenders faced off in a debate over who is best positioned to take on President Donald Trump.
Trump plans to roll back deportation protections for families of US troops, immigration lawyers say
President Donald Trump is now looking to roll back a program that protects undocumented family members of active-duty troops from being deported, according to immigration attorneys.
President Donald Trump is now looking to roll back a program that protects undocumented family members of active-duty troops from being deported, according to immigration attorneys.
Democratic debate night 2: Biden, Sanders, Buttigieg among 10 to face off on 2020 stage
Many of the early Democratic front-runners are slated for the second night of the debate, including former Vice President Joe Biden, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg.
Many of the early Democratic front-runners are slated for the second night of the debate, including former Vice President Joe Biden, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg.
Politicians' tweets could get slapped with warning labels
Presidents and other world leaders and political figures who use Twitter to threaten or abuse others could find their tweets slapped with warning labels. The new policy, announced by the company on Thursday, comes amid complaints from activists and others that President Donald Trump has gotten a free pass from Twitter to attack his enemies in ways they say could lead to violence.
Presidents and other world leaders and political figures who use Twitter to threaten or abuse others could find their tweets slapped with warning labels. The new policy, announced by the company on Thursday, comes amid complaints from activists and others that President Donald Trump has gotten a free pass from Twitter to attack his enemies in ways they say could lead to violence.
President Trump seeks 2020 census delay after Supreme Court blocks citizenship question
President Trump vowed Thursday to try delaying the 2020 census after the Supreme Court blocked, for now, his administration's plan to include a question that inquires about citizenship status.
President Trump vowed Thursday to try delaying the 2020 census after the Supreme Court blocked, for now, his administration's plan to include a question that inquires about citizenship status.
Supreme Court blocks citizenship question on 2020 census for now
The Supreme Court is forbidding President Donald Trump's administration from adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census for now. The court says the Trump administration's explanation for wanting to add the question was "more of a distraction" than an explanation.
The Supreme Court is forbidding President Donald Trump's administration from adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census for now. The court says the Trump administration's explanation for wanting to add the question was "more of a distraction" than an explanation.
Supreme Court says federal courts have no role in policing partisan redistricting
The Supreme Court says federal courts have no role to play in policing political districts drawn for partisan gain. The decision could embolden political line-drawing for partisan gain when state lawmakers undertake the next round of redistricting following the 2020 census.
The Supreme Court says federal courts have no role to play in policing political districts drawn for partisan gain. The decision could embolden political line-drawing for partisan gain when state lawmakers undertake the next round of redistricting following the 2020 census.
Democratic debate: 10 candidates discuss immigration, gun control, health care in first night
The Democratic presidential debate of the 2020 cycle kicked off Wednesday with 10 of the 25 candidates taking the stage to discuss gun reform, immigration, health care and President Donald Trump.
The Democratic presidential debate of the 2020 cycle kicked off Wednesday with 10 of the 25 candidates taking the stage to discuss gun reform, immigration, health care and President Donald Trump.
Trump, Democrats trade blame for father, daughter border drowning captured in searing photo
President Donald Trump is blaming Democrats for the tragic drowning of a man and his 23-month-old daughter at the U.S.-Mexico border that was captured in a searing photo that has highlighted the perils that migrants face.
President Donald Trump is blaming Democrats for the tragic drowning of a man and his 23-month-old daughter at the U.S.-Mexico border that was captured in a searing photo that has highlighted the perils that migrants face.
Democratic debate: Warren, O'Rourke among 2020 candidates taking stage on first night
The 2020 presidential race will heat up Wednesday evening with the first Democratic primary debate set to begin.
The 2020 presidential race will heat up Wednesday evening with the first Democratic primary debate set to begin.
Mueller agrees to testify before 2 House panels next month
Special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly before Congress on July 17 after Democrats issued subpoenas to compel him to appear, the chairmen of two House committees announced Tuesday.
Special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly before Congress on July 17 after Democrats issued subpoenas to compel him to appear, the chairmen of two House committees announced Tuesday.
House passes emergency funding bill for migrant care crisis
It took last-minute changes and a full-court press by top Democratic leaders, but the House passed with relative ease Tuesday a $4.5 billion emergency border aid package to care for thousands of migrant families and unaccompanied children detained after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
It took last-minute changes and a full-court press by top Democratic leaders, but the House passed with relative ease Tuesday a $4.5 billion emergency border aid package to care for thousands of migrant families and unaccompanied children detained after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
Warren in the spotlight as Democrats gather for 1st debate
MIAMI (AP) - After circling each other for months, Democratic presidential candidates will converge on the debate stage in Miami on Wednesday as the campaign enters a new - and likely more contentious - phase.
MIAMI (AP) - After circling each other for months, Democratic presidential candidates will converge on the debate stage in Miami on Wednesday as the campaign enters a new - and likely more contentious - phase.
McConnell pledges vote on 9/11 bill after Stewart criticism
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has agreed to call a Senate vote on a bill ensuring that a victims' compensation fund for the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money. McConnell made the commitment after meeting Tuesday with a group of first responders.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has agreed to call a Senate vote on a bill ensuring that a victims' compensation fund for the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money. McConnell made the commitment after meeting Tuesday with a group of first responders.
2020 hopeful Elizabeth Warren pushes election security plan
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday pitched a sweeping overhaul of the nation's systems for securing its elections, including the creation of a "uniform federal ballot" and the replacement of the independent commission that currently helps administer the vote.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday pitched a sweeping overhaul of the nation's systems for securing its elections, including the creation of a "uniform federal ballot" and the replacement of the independent commission that currently helps administer the vote.
High stakes for NBC News ahead of 2-night Democratic debate
NEW YORK (AP) - Don't envy NBC News executive Rashida Jones, who is behind this week's inaugural Democratic presidential debate and will have to juggle 20 candidates, five news personalities and, it's likely, one tweeting president. While the event is obviously important for politicians getting their first wide exposure as potential presidents, the stakes are high for NBC News, too.
NEW YORK (AP) - Don't envy NBC News executive Rashida Jones, who is behind this week's inaugural Democratic presidential debate and will have to juggle 20 candidates, five news personalities and, it's likely, one tweeting president. While the event is obviously important for politicians getting their first wide exposure as potential presidents, the stakes are high for NBC News, too.
Congress, FTC cracking down on robocalls
The Trump administration and Congress are on a full-court press against one of the most annoying aspects of modern life: robocalls.
The Trump administration and Congress are on a full-court press against one of the most annoying aspects of modern life: robocalls.
First lady's spokeswoman to be White House press secretary
Melania Trump announced Tuesday that her longtime spokesman and confidante will succeed Sarah Sanders as White House press secretary.
Melania Trump announced Tuesday that her longtime spokesman and confidante will succeed Sarah Sanders as White House press secretary.