Texas Democrats plan multimillion dollar campaign to beat John Cornyn
There's no Democratic candidate challenging Senator John Cornyn in the 2020 race yet. But the Texas Democratic Party says it is going to spend millions of dollars in a campaign against him right now.
There's no Democratic candidate challenging Senator John Cornyn in the 2020 race yet. But the Texas Democratic Party says it is going to spend millions of dollars in a campaign against him right now.
Trump backs off border shutdown but threatens auto tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) - Abandoning his threat to immediately seal the southern border, President Donald Trump warned instead on Thursday that he'd slap tariffs on cars coming to the U.S. from Mexico unless the country does more to stop the flow of migrants and drugs coming to the U.S. In his latest walk-back in recent days, Trump told reporters he would try the "less drastic measure"...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Abandoning his threat to immediately seal the southern border, President Donald Trump warned instead on Thursday that he'd slap tariffs on cars coming to the U.S. from Mexico unless the country does more to stop the flow of migrants and drugs coming to the U.S. In his latest walk-back in recent days, Trump told reporters he would try the "less drastic measure"...
Biden: I'll be more mindful of respecting personal space
Former Vice President Joe Biden acknowledged Wednesday that his tendency toward physical displays of affection and encouragement has made some women uncomfortable, and he promised to be "much more mindful" of respecting personal space.
Former Vice President Joe Biden acknowledged Wednesday that his tendency toward physical displays of affection and encouragement has made some women uncomfortable, and he promised to be "much more mindful" of respecting personal space.
House chairman asks IRS for 6 years of Trump's tax returns
WASHINGTON (AP) - A House committee chairman on Wednesday formally asked the IRS to provide six years of President Donald Trump's personal and business tax returns as Democrats try to shed light on his complex financial dealings and potential conflicts of interest.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A House committee chairman on Wednesday formally asked the IRS to provide six years of President Donald Trump's personal and business tax returns as Democrats try to shed light on his complex financial dealings and potential conflicts of interest.
House Judiciary panel approves subpoenas for Robert Mueller's Russia report
The House Judiciary Committee approved subpoenas Wednesday for special counsel Robert Mueller's full Russia report as Democrats pressure the Justice Department to release the document without redactions.
The House Judiciary Committee approved subpoenas Wednesday for special counsel Robert Mueller's full Russia report as Democrats pressure the Justice Department to release the document without redactions.
Beto O'Rourke fundraising remains strong, with $9.4M in 18 days
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke says he raised $9.4 million in donations during his first 18 days of campaigning, taking in more than $500,000 a day. The ex-Texas congressman didn't release his total number of contributions but announced Wednesday that 98% of his donations were less than $200 and 99% came online. He says the average donation was $43.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke says he raised $9.4 million in donations during his first 18 days of campaigning, taking in more than $500,000 a day. The ex-Texas congressman didn't release his total number of contributions but announced Wednesday that 98% of his donations were less than $200 and 99% came online. He says the average donation was $43.
Trump eases up on border shutdown threat
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump eased up Tuesday on his threats to shut the southern border this week as officials across his administration explored half-measures that might satisfy the president's urge for action, like stopping only foot traffic at certain crossings.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump eased up Tuesday on his threats to shut the southern border this week as officials across his administration explored half-measures that might satisfy the president's urge for action, like stopping only foot traffic at certain crossings.
Trump calls for new focus on hiring former prisoners
President Donald Trump said Monday he wants to follow up on criminal justice reform with efforts that help federal inmates find jobs after they leave prison.
President Donald Trump said Monday he wants to follow up on criminal justice reform with efforts that help federal inmates find jobs after they leave prison.
Bernie Sanders says he's raised $18.2 million in 41 days
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says his campaign has raised $18.2 million in the 41 days since he launched his Democratic presidential bid. Campaign manager Faiz Shakir said Tuesday it came from about 900,000 first quarter contributions. He says the average donation was $20 and Sanders' campaign has $28 million cash. Sanders was expected to post the largest fundraising haul...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says his campaign has raised $18.2 million in the 41 days since he launched his Democratic presidential bid. Campaign manager Faiz Shakir said Tuesday it came from about 900,000 first quarter contributions. He says the average donation was $20 and Sanders' campaign has $28 million cash. Sanders was expected to post the largest fundraising haul...
Trump's threat to close border stirs fears of economic harm
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - President Donald Trump's threat to shut down the southern border raised fears Monday of dire economic consequences in the U.S. and an upheaval of daily life in a stretch of the country that relies on the international flow of not just goods and services but also students, families and workers.
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - President Donald Trump's threat to shut down the southern border raised fears Monday of dire economic consequences in the U.S. and an upheaval of daily life in a stretch of the country that relies on the international flow of not just goods and services but also students, families and workers.
2nd woman recounts unwanted touching by Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) - Aides to Joe Biden are striking a more aggressive tone as the former vice president faces scrutiny over his past behavior toward women. In a statement Monday, Biden spokesman Bill Russo blasted "right wing trolls" from "the dark recesses of the internet" for conflating images of Biden embracing acquaintances, colleagues and friends in his official capacity...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Aides to Joe Biden are striking a more aggressive tone as the former vice president faces scrutiny over his past behavior toward women. In a statement Monday, Biden spokesman Bill Russo blasted "right wing trolls" from "the dark recesses of the internet" for conflating images of Biden embracing acquaintances, colleagues and friends in his official capacity...
O'Rourke proposes monthly town halls for Cabinet members
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke is pledging to sign an executive order requiring Cabinet members to hold monthly town hall meetings "with the American people." The ex-Texas congressman proposed the idea while speaking Monday at the "We the People Summit" in Washington. In a statement moments later, his campaign said doing so would...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke is pledging to sign an executive order requiring Cabinet members to hold monthly town hall meetings "with the American people." The ex-Texas congressman proposed the idea while speaking Monday at the "We the People Summit" in Washington. In a statement moments later, his campaign said doing so would...
Democrats to prepare subpoenas for full Mueller report
The House Judiciary Committee will prepare subpoenas this week seeking special counsel Robert Mueller's full Russia report as the Justice Department appears likely to miss an April 2 deadline set by Democrats for the report's release.
The House Judiciary Committee will prepare subpoenas this week seeking special counsel Robert Mueller's full Russia report as the Justice Department appears likely to miss an April 2 deadline set by Democrats for the report's release.
Official: Trump team overruled 25 security clearance denials
A career official in the White House security office says dozens of people in President Donald Trump's administration were granted security clearances despite "disqualifying issues" in their backgrounds, such as concerns about foreign influence, drug use and criminal conduct.
A career official in the White House security office says dozens of people in President Donald Trump's administration were granted security clearances despite "disqualifying issues" in their backgrounds, such as concerns about foreign influence, drug use and criminal conduct.
Warren, Castro say they believe woman's claim about Biden
Some Democratic presidential candidates expressed support Saturday for the Nevada political candidate who alleged former Vice President Joe Biden kissed her on the back of her head in 2014. But they didn't say it disqualifies Biden from joining the race.
Some Democratic presidential candidates expressed support Saturday for the Nevada political candidate who alleged former Vice President Joe Biden kissed her on the back of her head in 2014. But they didn't say it disqualifies Biden from joining the race.
Trump's battle with 'Obamacare' moves to the courts
After losing in Congress, President Donald Trump is counting on the courts to kill off "Obamacare." But some cases are going against him, and time is not on his side as he tries to score a big win for his re-election campaign.
After losing in Congress, President Donald Trump is counting on the courts to kill off "Obamacare." But some cases are going against him, and time is not on his side as he tries to score a big win for his re-election campaign.
Senate GOP wary in Trump's revived health care battle
President Donald Trump's decision to revive the fight over the Affordable Care Act has stirred a political and policy debate among Republicans on how best to approach the divisive issue heading into the 2020 election.
President Donald Trump's decision to revive the fight over the Affordable Care Act has stirred a political and policy debate among Republicans on how best to approach the divisive issue heading into the 2020 election.
Biden faces new scrutiny from Dems over behavior with women
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday defended his interactions with women, saying he doesn't believe he's ever acted inappropriately.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday defended his interactions with women, saying he doesn't believe he's ever acted inappropriately.
O'Rourke formally launches 2020 bid with rallies in El Paso, Houston and Austin
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Beto O'Rourke is formally kicking off his presidential campaign with three rallies across his home state, where he came close enough to upsetting Sen. Ted Cruz to generate the national buzz now buoying his 2020 White House bid.
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Beto O'Rourke is formally kicking off his presidential campaign with three rallies across his home state, where he came close enough to upsetting Sen. Ted Cruz to generate the national buzz now buoying his 2020 White House bid.
Redacted Mueller report expected to be released by mid-April
Congress should expect to receive a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation by mid-April, Attorney General William Barr said Friday.
Congress should expect to receive a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation by mid-April, Attorney General William Barr said Friday.