Elizabeth Warren calls for House to begin impeachment proceedings against Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) - Elizabeth Warren is urging the Democratic-controlled House to "initiate impeachment proceedings" against President Donald Trump. Warren is reacting on Twitter to the report by special counsel Robert Mueller released Thursday.

House Judiciary Committee issues subpoena for full Mueller report

The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena Friday for special counsel's Robert Mueller's report as Congress escalates its investigation of President Donald Trump.

Mueller report: Redactions heavier on Russian meddling than on obstruction

Redactions in Robert Mueller's report stretch on as much as entire pages and the heavier blocks of black focus on sections dealing with Russian meddling.

Report: Joe Biden to announce presidential bid next week

Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to officially launch his presidential bid next Wednesday, according to The Atlantic.

Special counsel Robert Mueller's report revealed to a waiting nation

Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller's report revealed to a waiting nation Thursday that President Donald Trump tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mueller's removal to stop him from investigating potential obstruction of justice by the president. Trump was largely thwarted by those around him.

Barr to discuss redacted Mueller report before lawmakers get a copy

The special counsel's report on Russian meddling in the 2016 election and any Trump campaign involvement is set for release Thursday. Democrats are already criticizing Attorney General William Barr for scheduling a news conference an hour or two ahead of the report's release to lawmakers and the public. They say that gives President Donald Trump's attorney general an opportunity to...

Buttigieg to Democrats: Don't get bogged down zinging Trump

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg says President Donald Trump is "kind of like a Chinese finger trap - you know, the harder you pull, the more you get stuck" and warns that Democrats shouldn't get bogged down in trying to "knock him flat with some zinger." In Iowa for the first time since officially launching his campaign ,...

U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo urges Congressional action on immigration during Dallas stop

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke about the challenges of immigrants headed toward the U.S.-Mexico border and international tensions in various spots around the globe in Dallas on Monday.

2020 hopeful Beto O'Rourke releases 10 years of tax returns

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke on Monday released 10 years of his tax returns, with the most recent filing showing that he and his wife earned more than $360,000 in income. Encompassing 2008 through 2017, the hundreds of pages of returns show that the former Texas congressman and his wife, Amy, had a total annual income of more than $330,000 from 2015 to...

William Weld says he is seeking GOP nomination for president in 2020

William Weld, a former governor of Massachusetts who two years ago ran for vice president on the Libertarian Party ticket, on Monday became the first Republican to challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 primaries.

Mueller's redacted Trump-Russia report now expected Thursday

The Justice Department expects to make a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation public Thursday morning, a spokeswoman said Monday.

Omar says more death threats coming since Trump pushed video

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Ilhan Omar says she's faced increased death threats since President Donald Trump spread around a video that purports to show her being dismissive of the 2001 terrorist attacks. "This is endangering lives," she said, accusing Trump of fomenting right-wing extremism. "It has to stop."

White House: Congress not smart enough to assess Trump taxes

WASHINGTON (AP) - A White House spokeswoman says lawmakers aren't "smart enough" to assess President Donald Trump's tax returns. Press secretary Sarah Sanders tells "Fox News Sunday" she doesn't think House Democrats are equipped to examine the documents, which a key House committee is demanding under a 1920s law. The panel has given the IRS until April 23 to...

2020 candidate Warren proposes new tax on corporate profits

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is proposing a new tax on corporate profits that's designed to prevent business giants from taking advantage of the existing tax code to effectively pay a zero rate.