DOJ: Trump directed illegal payments during campaign
The Justice Department says that President Donald Trump directed illegal payments to buy the silence of two women whose claims of extramarital affairs threatened his presidential campaign, the first time prosecutors have connected Trump to a federal crime.
The Justice Department says that President Donald Trump directed illegal payments to buy the silence of two women whose claims of extramarital affairs threatened his presidential campaign, the first time prosecutors have connected Trump to a federal crime.
Dem: Illegal payments 'impeachable offense' if Trump ordered
The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee says he believes it would be an "impeachable offense" if it's proved that President Donald Trump directed illegal hush-money payments to women during the 2016 campaign.
The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee says he believes it would be an "impeachable offense" if it's proved that President Donald Trump directed illegal hush-money payments to women during the 2016 campaign.
Ayers turns down Chief of Staff job offer from Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's top pick to replace chief of staff John Kelly, Nick Ayers, is no longer expected to fill the role.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's top pick to replace chief of staff John Kelly, Nick Ayers, is no longer expected to fill the role.
Early Russian outreach to Trump campaign detailed by Mueller
Key pieces of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation appear to be falling into place.
Key pieces of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation appear to be falling into place.
Manafort testified before grand jury twice, according to court documents
Court documents say former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort testified before a grand jury on two occasions as part of his plea deal.
Court documents say former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort testified before a grand jury on two occasions as part of his plea deal.
Trump: Chief of staff John Kelly to leave at end of year
President Donald Trump said Saturday that chief of staff John Kelly will leave his job by year's end amid an expected West Wing reshuffling reflecting a focus on the 2020 re-election campaign and the challenge of governing with Democrats reclaiming control of the House.
President Donald Trump said Saturday that chief of staff John Kelly will leave his job by year's end amid an expected West Wing reshuffling reflecting a focus on the 2020 re-election campaign and the challenge of governing with Democrats reclaiming control of the House.
US: Trump lawyer met Russian offering 'political synergy'
President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, was in touch as far back as 2015 with a Russian who offered "political synergy" with the Trump election campaign, the federal special counsel said Friday in a court filing.
President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, was in touch as far back as 2015 with a Russian who offered "political synergy" with the Trump election campaign, the federal special counsel said Friday in a court filing.
Trump taps William Barr for attorney general, Heather Nauert for UN ambassador
President Trump announced Friday that he plans to nominate William Barr, the George H.W. Bush-era leader of the Justice Department, as his next attorney general – as well as State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert to succeed outgoing U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley.
President Trump announced Friday that he plans to nominate William Barr, the George H.W. Bush-era leader of the Justice Department, as his next attorney general – as well as State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert to succeed outgoing U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley.
Under Trump, refined grains, low-fat chocolate milk now OK for school lunches
The U.S. school lunch program is making room on menus again for noodles, biscuits, tortillas and other foods made mostly of refined grains.
The U.S. school lunch program is making room on menus again for noodles, biscuits, tortillas and other foods made mostly of refined grains.
George H.W. Bush remembered as deeply religious family man during funeral service
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Thousands waved and cheered along the route as funeral train No. 4141 - for the 41st president - carried George H.W. Bush's remains to their final resting place on Thursday, his last journey as a week of national remembrance took on a decidedly personal feel in an emotional home state farewell.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Thousands waved and cheered along the route as funeral train No. 4141 - for the 41st president - carried George H.W. Bush's remains to their final resting place on Thursday, his last journey as a week of national remembrance took on a decidedly personal feel in an emotional home state farewell.
North Carolina GOP open to new election if fraud found
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The North Carolina Republican Party would support a new election in the state's unresolved congressional race if an investigation shows that wrongdoing swayed its outcome, its executive director said Thursday, softening the organization's stance as allegations of absentee ballot fraud mount.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The North Carolina Republican Party would support a new election in the state's unresolved congressional race if an investigation shows that wrongdoing swayed its outcome, its executive director said Thursday, softening the organization's stance as allegations of absentee ballot fraud mount.
Bush to be honored with unprecedented 21-fighter missing man flyover at funeral
Former President George H.W. Bush will be honored with a special military flyover at his funeral service today.
Former President George H.W. Bush will be honored with a special military flyover at his funeral service today.
Casket of George H.W. Bush arrives in Texas for final time
The casket of George H.W. Bush arrived back in Texas on Wednesday afternoon for a private service Thursday at his longtime Houston church.
The casket of George H.W. Bush arrived back in Texas on Wednesday afternoon for a private service Thursday at his longtime Houston church.
Last salute: A guide to George HW Bush's funeral
WASHINGTON (AP) - President George H.W. Bush is getting a national farewell at Washington National Cathedral before family, friends, presidents and foreign dignitaries. The nation's 41st president died Friday in Houston at age 94. His wife of 73 years, Barbara, passed away in April. Things to know about the event Wednesday: ___ THE SCHEDULE
WASHINGTON (AP) - President George H.W. Bush is getting a national farewell at Washington National Cathedral before family, friends, presidents and foreign dignitaries. The nation's 41st president died Friday in Houston at age 94. His wife of 73 years, Barbara, passed away in April. Things to know about the event Wednesday: ___ THE SCHEDULE
Biden says he's the most qualified person to be president
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden says he believes that he is the most qualified person in the country to be president. The 76-year-old Democrat made his comments Monday to an audience at the University of Montana in Missoula, as he considers a 2020 challenge to President Donald Trump. Biden says nobody should run for president unless they believe they are qualified. He...
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden says he believes that he is the most qualified person in the country to be president. The 76-year-old Democrat made his comments Monday to an audience at the University of Montana in Missoula, as he considers a 2020 challenge to President Donald Trump. Biden says nobody should run for president unless they believe they are qualified. He...
This is George H.W. Bush's final pair of socks
George H.W. Bush will be remembered for many things, including his presidency, his service as a World War II aviator, his time in the CIA, his love of family -- but also his unique fashion statement: his socks.
George H.W. Bush will be remembered for many things, including his presidency, his service as a World War II aviator, his time in the CIA, his love of family -- but also his unique fashion statement: his socks.
Special counsel notes Michael Flynn's cooperation, recommends no prison time
The special counsel's office is calling Michael Flynn's cooperation "substantial" and is recommending no prison time for the former Trump administration national security adviser.
The special counsel's office is calling Michael Flynn's cooperation "substantial" and is recommending no prison time for the former Trump administration national security adviser.
GOP campaign committee reports 'cyber intrusion'
The National Republican Congressional Committee says it was hit with a "cyber intrusion" during the 2018 midterm campaign and the breach has been reported to the FBI.
The National Republican Congressional Committee says it was hit with a "cyber intrusion" during the 2018 midterm campaign and the breach has been reported to the FBI.
Trump lawyers say Stormy Daniels should pay
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Latest on lawsuits by porn actress Stormy Daniels against President Trump and his former personal lawyer (all times local): 3:45 p.m. Lawyers for President Trump say porn actress Stormy Daniels should pay nearly $800,000 for filing a failed defamation lawsuit against him.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Latest on lawsuits by porn actress Stormy Daniels against President Trump and his former personal lawyer (all times local): 3:45 p.m. Lawyers for President Trump say porn actress Stormy Daniels should pay nearly $800,000 for filing a failed defamation lawsuit against him.
Trump wants 'full and complete' sentence for Cohen
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is calling for a "full and complete" sentence for his longtime lawyer Michael Cohen. Trump tweets Monday: "You mean he can do all of the TERRIBLE, unrelated to Trump, things having to do with fraud, big loans, Taxis, etc., and not serve a long prison term?" Trump added that Cohen "makes up stories to get a GREAT & ALREADY...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is calling for a "full and complete" sentence for his longtime lawyer Michael Cohen. Trump tweets Monday: "You mean he can do all of the TERRIBLE, unrelated to Trump, things having to do with fraud, big loans, Taxis, etc., and not serve a long prison term?" Trump added that Cohen "makes up stories to get a GREAT & ALREADY...