Sessions hits Trump back: Won't be 'improperly influenced'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump, newly incensed by campaign allegations, plunged back into his criticism of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, claiming in an interview that Sessions "never took control of the Justice Department" after Trump put him there. Sessions quickly hit back, declaring that he and his department "will not be improperly influenced by political...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump, newly incensed by campaign allegations, plunged back into his criticism of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, claiming in an interview that Sessions "never took control of the Justice Department" after Trump put him there. Sessions quickly hit back, declaring that he and his department "will not be improperly influenced by political...
California congressman, wife plead not guilty to illegal spending
SAN DIEGO (AP) - U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter was swarmed by demonstrators yelling "shame on you!" as he left a federal courthouse Thursday in San Diego after pleading not guilty to charges of illegally using his campaign account for personal expenses.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter was swarmed by demonstrators yelling "shame on you!" as he left a federal courthouse Thursday in San Diego after pleading not guilty to charges of illegally using his campaign account for personal expenses.
Manafort juror says 1 holdout prevented 18-count conviction
WASHINGTON (AP) - A juror in Paul Manafort's financial fraud trial says a lone holdout prevented the jury from convicting the onetime Trump campaign chairman on all 18 counts. Jurors repeatedly tried to persuade the holdout to "look at the paper trail" but she insisted there was reasonable doubt, juror Paula Duncan told Fox News.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A juror in Paul Manafort's financial fraud trial says a lone holdout prevented the jury from convicting the onetime Trump campaign chairman on all 18 counts. Jurors repeatedly tried to persuade the holdout to "look at the paper trail" but she insisted there was reasonable doubt, juror Paula Duncan told Fox News.
Beto O'Rourke shares support for NFL protests
When you're the centerpiece of an insurgent campaign for the U.S. Senate and you have lost count of the stump stops throughout the Lone Star State, it's hard to measure exactly what moment, what conviction will grab and hold the attention of voters — until it happens.
When you're the centerpiece of an insurgent campaign for the U.S. Senate and you have lost count of the stump stops throughout the Lone Star State, it's hard to measure exactly what moment, what conviction will grab and hold the attention of voters — until it happens.
President Trump denies wrongdoing, says Michael Cohen is 'making up stories'
President Donald Trump, incensed over a deal his longtime personal attorney Michael Cohen cut with prosecutors, says it might be better if 'flipping' were illegal because people 'just make up lies.'
President Donald Trump, incensed over a deal his longtime personal attorney Michael Cohen cut with prosecutors, says it might be better if 'flipping' were illegal because people 'just make up lies.'
Report: Betsy Devos considers using federal funds to arm teachers
United States Education Secretary Betsy Devos is considering allowing school districts to use federal money to buy guns for teachers, according to a report in the New York Times.
United States Education Secretary Betsy Devos is considering allowing school districts to use federal money to buy guns for teachers, according to a report in the New York Times.
With White House stung by Cohen accusation, Trump fires back
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump accused his former lawyer Michael Cohen of lying under pressure of prosecution Wednesday as his White House grappled with allegations that the president had orchestrated a campaign cover-up to buy the silence of two women who claimed he had affairs with them.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump accused his former lawyer Michael Cohen of lying under pressure of prosecution Wednesday as his White House grappled with allegations that the president had orchestrated a campaign cover-up to buy the silence of two women who claimed he had affairs with them.
Ted Cruz leads Beto O'Rourke by 4 points in August NBC News-Marist Poll
Another poll released Wednesday shows an incredibly tight race for the U.S. Senate in Texas between GOP incumbent Ted Cruz and upstart challenger Beto O’Rourke.
Another poll released Wednesday shows an incredibly tight race for the U.S. Senate in Texas between GOP incumbent Ted Cruz and upstart challenger Beto O’Rourke.
Abbott wants Texas' top teachers to earn six figures
Gov. Greg Abbott wants the state’s best teachers to earn a six-figure salary. Few teachers disagree with that idea but many still question where the money will come from.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants the state’s best teachers to earn a six-figure salary. Few teachers disagree with that idea but many still question where the money will come from.
Pence visiting Texas for Hurricane Harvey anniversary
Vice President Mike Pence will return to check on the progress of those rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey.
Vice President Mike Pence will return to check on the progress of those rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey.
What Cohen's plea and Manafort's verdict mean for Trump
A bad day in court for his former associates could foreshadow hard days ahead for President Donald Trump. But it's unlikely he'll find himself in a courtroom facing criminal charges, at least while he's president.
A bad day in court for his former associates could foreshadow hard days ahead for President Donald Trump. But it's unlikely he'll find himself in a courtroom facing criminal charges, at least while he's president.
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort found guilty of 8 charges
The jury in the financial fraud trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort suggested to the judge Tuesday that it was stuck on at least one count in the case.
The jury in the financial fraud trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort suggested to the judge Tuesday that it was stuck on at least one count in the case.
Michael Cohen pleads guilty, implicates Trump in hush-money scheme
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and "fixer," pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaign-finance violations and other charges, saying he and Trump arranged the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model to influence the election.
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and "fixer," pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaign-finance violations and other charges, saying he and Trump arranged the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model to influence the election.
Former sheriff Lupe Valdez' missing gun found
A missing gun that was loaned to Texas Democratic nominee for governor Lupe Valdez has been found. It was apparently in the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office’s property room the whole time.
A missing gun that was loaned to Texas Democratic nominee for governor Lupe Valdez has been found. It was apparently in the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office’s property room the whole time.
Microsoft uncovers more Russian hacking attempts ahead of 2018 midterms
Microsoft has uncovered new Russian hacking efforts targeting U.S. political groups ahead of the midterm elections.
Microsoft has uncovered new Russian hacking efforts targeting U.S. political groups ahead of the midterm elections.
Melania Trump addresses federal conference on cyberbullying
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) - Melania Trump talked up the importance of teaching children positive cyber habits Monday on the same morning that her husband sent tweets deriding current and former U.S. officials, including one message referring to a former CIA director as a "political hack."
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) - Melania Trump talked up the importance of teaching children positive cyber habits Monday on the same morning that her husband sent tweets deriding current and former U.S. officials, including one message referring to a former CIA director as a "political hack."
The Trump Presidency: Security clearance reaction and more political headlines
Political analyst Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers from SMU's Dedman College shares her thoughts on a whirlwind week in politics.
Political analyst Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers from SMU's Dedman College shares her thoughts on a whirlwind week in politics.
Trump blames DC, as military parade plans unravel over costs
The cancellation of President Donald Trump's Veterans Day parade came swiftly when senior White House and Pentagon leaders saw the estimated $92 million price tag play out in public, setting off a chaotic volley of tweets and accusations between the president and the mayor of the nation's capital.
The cancellation of President Donald Trump's Veterans Day parade came swiftly when senior White House and Pentagon leaders saw the estimated $92 million price tag play out in public, setting off a chaotic volley of tweets and accusations between the president and the mayor of the nation's capital.
Pentagon delays Trump's military parade until at least 2019
A U.S. official says the Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump would cost about $92 million — more than three times the maximum initial estimate.
A U.S. official says the Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump would cost about $92 million — more than three times the maximum initial estimate.
Newspapers nationwide denouncing Trump's attacks on the press
Newspaper opinion sections nationwide have launched a coordinated response to President Donald Trump's attacks on the media.
Newspaper opinion sections nationwide have launched a coordinated response to President Donald Trump's attacks on the media.