Woman comes forward on sex misconduct allegations against Kavanaugh, Dems call for vote delay

Democrats immediately called for a delay in a key committee vote set for this later week and a Republican on the closely divided panel said he's "not comfortable" voting on the nomination without first hearing from the accuser.

Trump to mark 17 years since Sept. 11 at Pa. field

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is marking 17 years since the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil by visiting the Pennsylvania field that became a Sept. 11 memorial.

Paul Manafort pleads guilty after reaching 'cooperation agreement' with special counsel

President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort agreed Friday to cooperate with the special counsel's Trump-Russia investigation as he pleaded guilty to federal crimes and avoided a second trial that could have exposed him to more time in prison.

Congressman Beto O'Rourke, Sen. Ted Cruz agree to 3 debates in Texas

Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Beto O’Rourke have agreed to live debates in Texas, with the first debate being held in Dallas.

Without evidence, Trump rejects Hurricane Maria death toll in Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected the official conclusion that nearly 3,000 people died in Puerto Rico from last year's Hurricane Maria, arguing without evidence that the number was wrong and calling it a plot by Democrats to make him "look as bad as possible."

Oscar De La Hoya says he's 'very seriously' considering presidential run

(FOX NEWS) - Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya said Monday that he’s considering adding another title to his collection: leader of the free world. "I am actually very, very serious and I strongly feel that if a Kanye West can do it and announce and maybe tease the world that he would maybe one day wanna run for president, why not me," the fighter-turned-promoter said...

Woodward book goes on sale as ex-Trump aides push back

WASHINGTON (AP) - A new White House tell-all from journalist Bob Woodward, the election season's most-talked-about political book, officially went on sale Tuesday as several former aides of President Donald Trump sought to distance themselves from the depiction of a chaotic West Wing.

Top Trump adviser: Ted Cruz could lose to Beto O'Rourke because he isn't likable

A top adviser to President Trump told donors that U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz could lose in November because he isn’t likable enough, according to a recording obtained by The New York Times.

Woodward: Kelly, Mattis denials of his book quotes untrue

WASHINGTON (AP) - Longtime journalist Bob Woodward said Monday that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and White House Chief of Staff John Kelly "are not telling the truth" when they deny making disparaging statements about President Donald Trump attributed to them in his new book, "Fear." Kelly is quoted calling Trump "an idiot," and Mattis is quoted saying Trump has...

Obama scorches Trump in return to campaign trail

Former President Barack Obama issued a scorching critique of his successor Friday, blasting President Donald Trump's policies and his pattern of pressuring the Justice Department.

President Trump reacts to NY Times op-ed

The president and others in the Trump White House say the person who wrote the anonymous editorial column for the New York Times committed a crime that is worthy of investigation and prosecution. Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers is a senior fellow at SMU's John Tower for Political Studies. She discusses the president's reaction and parallels.

Obama issues scathing critique of Trump, 'politics of fear'

Former President Barack Obama issued a scorching critique of his successor Friday, blasting President Donald Trump's policies and his pattern of pressuring the Justice Department.

Senate holds final day of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh hearings

After two marathon days questioning Brett Kavanaugh, senators were winding up his Supreme Court confirmation hearing Friday with legal experts making their cases for and against the judge who is likely to push the high court further to the right.

Donald Trump Jr. 'fixes' Kaepernick Nike ad with his dad's face

Nike announced its campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick on Monday, with an image of the football player's face overlaid with text saying, "Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything." 

Twitter permanently bans Alex Jones, Infowars citing abuse

Twitter is permanently banning right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his "Infowars" show for abusive behavior.  

Bookmakers place odds on anonymous Trump official who wrote New York Times op-ed

Who is the anonymous senior official in the Trump administration who wrote the New York Times opinion piece attacking President Donald Trump? According to some oddsmakers, Vice President Mike Pence and Attorney General Jeff Sessions are two of their favorites.

Beto O'Rourke campaign denies sending 'undocumented immigrant' text message

A mysterious text message went out this week claiming to be from the Beto O’Rourke campaign. But the Texas Democrat says he certainly didn’t approve it.

Trump fumes over New York Times op-ed; top officials swiftly deny role

Pushing back against explosive reports his own administration is conspiring against him, President Donald Trump lashed out against the anonymous senior official who wrote a New York Times opinion piece claiming to be part of a "resistance" working "from within" to thwart his most dangerous impulses.

Booker releases secret Kavanaugh emails in defiance of Senate rules, drawing GOP condemnation

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation tumbled into highly charged arguing Thursday over whether key documents were being withheld, and one Democrat risked Senate discipline by releasing confidential material. A newly disclosed email revealed that President Donald Trump’s pick once suggested Roe v. Wade was not settled law