Chemical watchdog group to fulfill Syria mission
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on U.S.-led missile strikes on Syria (all times local): 7:10 a.m. A global chemical warfare watchdog group says its fact-finding mission to Syria will go ahead even after the U.S.-led airstrikes. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says in a statement that its team will stick to its plan to investigate last weekend's suspected poison gas...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on U.S.-led missile strikes on Syria (all times local): 7:10 a.m. A global chemical warfare watchdog group says its fact-finding mission to Syria will go ahead even after the U.S.-led airstrikes. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says in a statement that its team will stick to its plan to investigate last weekend's suspected poison gas...
President Trump pardons Scooter Libby, former Dick Cheney aide ensnared in Valerie Plame affair
President Donald Trump issued a pardon Friday to I. Lewis 'Scooter' Libby, suggesting the former top aide to Vice President Dick Cheney had been 'treated unfairly' by a special counsel.
President Donald Trump issued a pardon Friday to I. Lewis 'Scooter' Libby, suggesting the former top aide to Vice President Dick Cheney had been 'treated unfairly' by a special counsel.
Gov. Abbott pledges to send 1,400 troops to Texas-Mexico border
Governor Greg Abbott has pledged to send more than 1,400 National Guard troops to the Texas-U.S. border. He says more than half of the troops are now on duty.
Governor Greg Abbott has pledged to send more than 1,400 National Guard troops to the Texas-U.S. border. He says more than half of the troops are now on duty.
In new book, Comey says Trump 'untethered to truth'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former FBI Director James Comey blasts President Donald Trump as unethical and "untethered to truth" and calls his leadership of the country "ego driven and about personal loyalty" in a forthcoming book.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former FBI Director James Comey blasts President Donald Trump as unethical and "untethered to truth" and calls his leadership of the country "ego driven and about personal loyalty" in a forthcoming book.
$30,000 rumor? Tabloid paid for, spiked, salacious Trump tip
NEW YORK (AP) - Eight months before the company that owns the National Enquirer paid $150,000 to a former Playboy Playmate who claimed she'd had an affair with Donald Trump, the tabloid's parent made a $30,000 payment to a less famous individual: a former doorman at one of the real estate mogul's New York City buildings.
NEW YORK (AP) - Eight months before the company that owns the National Enquirer paid $150,000 to a former Playboy Playmate who claimed she'd had an affair with Donald Trump, the tabloid's parent made a $30,000 payment to a less famous individual: a former doorman at one of the real estate mogul's New York City buildings.
State nominee Pompeo vows to confront Russia, dodges Mueller questions
WASHINGTON (AP) - Aiming to quell concerns before what is likely to be a narrow confirmation vote, Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo vowed on Thursday to ramp up efforts against Russia in "each place we confront them." But he ducked and dodged when asked whether he supports President Donald Trump's pounding criticism of the federal investigation into Russian meddling in the...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Aiming to quell concerns before what is likely to be a narrow confirmation vote, Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo vowed on Thursday to ramp up efforts against Russia in "each place we confront them." But he ducked and dodged when asked whether he supports President Donald Trump's pounding criticism of the federal investigation into Russian meddling in the...
Ex-Texas GOP congressman convicted of fraud, conspiracy
HOUSTON (AP) - A federal jury convicted a former Texas congressman of fraud and conspiracy on Thursday for misusing charitable donations to pay for personal and political expenses. Steve Stockman, a Republican, was accused of conspiring with two staffers to bilk conservative foundations out of at least $775,000 that was meant for charitable purposes and voter education. A campaign worker and an...
HOUSTON (AP) - A federal jury convicted a former Texas congressman of fraud and conspiracy on Thursday for misusing charitable donations to pay for personal and political expenses. Steve Stockman, a Republican, was accused of conspiring with two staffers to bilk conservative foundations out of at least $775,000 that was meant for charitable purposes and voter education. A campaign worker and an...
Mark Davis: Syria, Paul Ryan and Facebook
A big shakeup is coming to Washington with the Speaker of the House calling it quits before the mid-term elections. Radio host Mark Davis shares his thoughts on Paul Ryan's retirement, as well as the crisis in Syria and Facebook congressional hearings.
A big shakeup is coming to Washington with the Speaker of the House calling it quits before the mid-term elections. Radio host Mark Davis shares his thoughts on Paul Ryan's retirement, as well as the crisis in Syria and Facebook congressional hearings.
Zuckerberg testimony reveals lawmaker confusion on Facebook
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told a House oversight panel Wednesday that he believes it is 'inevitable' there will be regulation of the social media industry and also disclosed to lawmakers that his own data was included in the personal information sold to malicious third parties.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told a House oversight panel Wednesday that he believes it is 'inevitable' there will be regulation of the social media industry and also disclosed to lawmakers that his own data was included in the personal information sold to malicious third parties.
House Speaker Ryan won't run for re-election as GOP worries about midterms
House Speaker Paul Ryan announced Wednesday he will retire rather than seek another term in Congress as the steady if reluctant wingman for President Donald Trump, sending ripples through a Washington already on edge and spreading new uncertainty through a party bracing for a rough election year.
House Speaker Paul Ryan announced Wednesday he will retire rather than seek another term in Congress as the steady if reluctant wingman for President Donald Trump, sending ripples through a Washington already on edge and spreading new uncertainty through a party bracing for a rough election year.
President Trump weighing drug testing for food stamps
The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing, handing a win to conservatives who've long sought ways to curb the safety net program.
The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing, handing a win to conservatives who've long sought ways to curb the safety net program.
As Russia warns against US strike, Trump threatens missiles
After Russia warned the United States against military strikes in Syria, President Donald Trump says missiles "will be coming."
After Russia warned the United States against military strikes in Syria, President Donald Trump says missiles "will be coming."
Hardly 'friends': Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg fends off senators on privacy
Apologetic Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told senators Tuesday it had been 'clearly a mistake' to believe the Trump-linked data-mining company Cambridge Analytica had discarded data that it had harvested from social media users in an attempt to sway 2016 elections.
Apologetic Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told senators Tuesday it had been 'clearly a mistake' to believe the Trump-linked data-mining company Cambridge Analytica had discarded data that it had harvested from social media users in an attempt to sway 2016 elections.
President Trump's Homeland Security adviser Thomas Bossert resigns
President Donald Trump's homeland security adviser Thomas Bossert resigned Tuesday in the latest White House shakeup.
President Donald Trump's homeland security adviser Thomas Bossert resigned Tuesday in the latest White House shakeup.
Trump furious after FBI seizes documents from his lawyer
Federal agents on Monday raided the office of President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen, seizing records on topics including a $130,000 payment made to porn actress Stormy Daniels.
Federal agents on Monday raided the office of President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen, seizing records on topics including a $130,000 payment made to porn actress Stormy Daniels.
Trump blasts Mueller probe as 'attack on our country'
The special counsel's Russia investigation is not only a political witch hunt but "an attack on our country," President Donald Trump complained Monday, exhibiting mounting concern about the yearlong probe after federal authorities raided the offices of his personal attorney. "We'll see," he said, when asked if he might fire special counsel Robert Mueller.
The special counsel's Russia investigation is not only a political witch hunt but "an attack on our country," President Donald Trump complained Monday, exhibiting mounting concern about the yearlong probe after federal authorities raided the offices of his personal attorney. "We'll see," he said, when asked if he might fire special counsel Robert Mueller.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares another apology, this time to Congress
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has already apologized to users for not doing enough to protect their privacy.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has already apologized to users for not doing enough to protect their privacy.
GOP Rep. Blake Farenthold resigns after sexual harassment claims
Texas Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold abruptly resigned Friday, four months after announcing he wouldn't seek re-election amid sexual harassment allegations.
Texas Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold abruptly resigned Friday, four months after announcing he wouldn't seek re-election amid sexual harassment allegations.
Arizona, Texas prepare to send Guard to US-Mexico border
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Arizona and Texas announced Friday that they were preparing to deploy National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border in response to President Donald Trump's call for more border security.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Arizona and Texas announced Friday that they were preparing to deploy National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border in response to President Donald Trump's call for more border security.
Trump repeats unsubstantiated claim that 'millions' of people voted illegally in California
Tossing his "boring" prepared remarks into the air, President Donald Trump on Thursday unleashed a fierce denunciation of the nation's immigration policies, calling for tougher border security while repeating his unsubstantiated claim that "millions" of people voted illegally in California.
Tossing his "boring" prepared remarks into the air, President Donald Trump on Thursday unleashed a fierce denunciation of the nation's immigration policies, calling for tougher border security while repeating his unsubstantiated claim that "millions" of people voted illegally in California.