Ohio, Kansas elections too close to call; Trump claims win
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) - Two high-stakes elections that tested President Donald Trump's clout and cost both parties millions of dollars were too close to call on Wednesday. Trump claimed victory in one nevertheless and proclaimed himself '5 for 5' for Tuesday's Election Day.
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) - Two high-stakes elections that tested President Donald Trump's clout and cost both parties millions of dollars were too close to call on Wednesday. Trump claimed victory in one nevertheless and proclaimed himself '5 for 5' for Tuesday's Election Day.
New York Congressman Chris Collins indicted on insider trading charges
Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins of western New York state has been indicted on charges that he used inside information about a biotechnology company to make illicit stock trades.
Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins of western New York state has been indicted on charges that he used inside information about a biotechnology company to make illicit stock trades.
Dallas Sen. Don Huffines in Moscow for round table discussions
State Senator Don Huffines is in Russia for what he says in an effort to combat election meddling.
State Senator Don Huffines is in Russia for what he says in an effort to combat election meddling.
Governor proposes changes to Texas bail system in honor of fallen deputy
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday said he wants to see the bail system toughened for repeat offenders to honor a fallen Texas Department of Public Safety trooper.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday said he wants to see the bail system toughened for repeat offenders to honor a fallen Texas Department of Public Safety trooper.
Ohio special election Tuesday watched for clues to November
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A Democrat is within striking distance of winning a congressional race in Ohio on Tuesday for an open seat that has been reliably Republican for more than three decades. Both national parties are focusing on the contest for clues to whether Democrats will retake the U.S. House in November.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A Democrat is within striking distance of winning a congressional race in Ohio on Tuesday for an open seat that has been reliably Republican for more than three decades. Both national parties are focusing on the contest for clues to whether Democrats will retake the U.S. House in November.
Trump: Sanctions reinstated against Iran for 'WORLD PEACE'
The first set of U.S. sanctions against Iran that had been eased under the landmark nuclear accord went back into effect early Tuesday under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, targeting financial transactions that involve U.S. dollars, Iran’s automotive sector, the purchase of commercial planes and metals including gold.
The first set of U.S. sanctions against Iran that had been eased under the landmark nuclear accord went back into effect early Tuesday under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, targeting financial transactions that involve U.S. dollars, Iran’s automotive sector, the purchase of commercial planes and metals including gold.
Texas Republicans squelch 'red flag' gun law prospects
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas schools have been adding metal detectors and armed personnel in an effort to improve campus security in response to the deadly May attack at a Houston-area high school that left eight students and two teachers dead. Among the steps that Texas apparently won't be taking anytime soon is tightening restrictions on gun access for people deemed dangerous to themselves...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas schools have been adding metal detectors and armed personnel in an effort to improve campus security in response to the deadly May attack at a Houston-area high school that left eight students and two teachers dead. Among the steps that Texas apparently won't be taking anytime soon is tightening restrictions on gun access for people deemed dangerous to themselves...
Rosie O'Donnell, Broadway stars protest outside White House
Rosie O'Donnell and cast members from some of Broadway's biggest musicals have led a sing-along protest against President Donald Trump outside the White House.
Rosie O'Donnell and cast members from some of Broadway's biggest musicals have led a sing-along protest against President Donald Trump outside the White House.
Resolution passed to remove President Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The West Hollywood City Council passed a resolution Monday night asking to have President Trump's star removed from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, according to a tweet by the city’s mayor.
The West Hollywood City Council passed a resolution Monday night asking to have President Trump's star removed from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, according to a tweet by the city’s mayor.
Facebook, other platforms remove Alex Jones pages for hate speech
NEW YORK (AP) - Major tech companies have begun to ban right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones from their services, reflecting a more aggressive enforcement of policies against hate speech and misinformation following protests on social media.
NEW YORK (AP) - Major tech companies have begun to ban right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones from their services, reflecting a more aggressive enforcement of policies against hate speech and misinformation following protests on social media.
Melania Trump says she wants to visit LeBron James' school after Trump insults his intelligence
Less than 24 hours after President Trump insulted LeBron James' intelligence, his wife took the opposite view.
Less than 24 hours after President Trump insulted LeBron James' intelligence, his wife took the opposite view.
Trump appears to change story on meeting with Russian lawyer
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) - President Donald Trump appears to have changed his story about a 2016 meeting at Trump Tower that is pivotal to the special counsel's investigation, tweeting that his son met with a Kremlin-connected lawyer to collect information about his political opponent.
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) - President Donald Trump appears to have changed his story about a 2016 meeting at Trump Tower that is pivotal to the special counsel's investigation, tweeting that his son met with a Kremlin-connected lawyer to collect information about his political opponent.
Trump holds rally in Ohio ahead of special election, blasts LeBron and Pelosi
President Donald Trump is seizing on the prospect of Democrat Nancy Pelosi becoming House speaker again as he makes his pitch for Republican candidates.
President Donald Trump is seizing on the prospect of Democrat Nancy Pelosi becoming House speaker again as he makes his pitch for Republican candidates.
Newseum removes 'fake news' t-shirts from shop
The Newseum has now announced that it will no longer carry t-shirts that say "Fake News" from its gift shop and online.
The Newseum has now announced that it will no longer carry t-shirts that say "Fake News" from its gift shop and online.
Newseum sells 'fake news' and 'Make America Great Again' merchandise
Fake news. Most Americans have likely heard President Donald Trump continue to use this phrase to denounce the media during his rallies and other public appearances. However, the Newseum in the nation’s capital is under fire over the controversial merchandise available for sale at its online store and gift shop.
Fake news. Most Americans have likely heard President Donald Trump continue to use this phrase to denounce the media during his rallies and other public appearances. However, the Newseum in the nation’s capital is under fire over the controversial merchandise available for sale at its online store and gift shop.
Ted Cruz rolls out his first three ads of 2018 U.S. Senate race
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has started airing his first ads of the 2018 campaign – two are attack ads and another touts his work after Hurricane Harvey.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has started airing his first ads of the 2018 campaign – two are attack ads and another touts his work after Hurricane Harvey.
Top election forecaster moves Cruz-O'Rourke U.S. Senate race from 'likely' to ‘lean' Republican
One of the leading election forecasters in the country said on Friday that the U.S. Senate race in Texas is narrowing.
One of the leading election forecasters in the country said on Friday that the U.S. Senate race in Texas is narrowing.
White House asserts 'vast' effort to protect elections
WASHINGTON (AP) - Responding to wide-ranging criticism that it lacked a clear national strategy to protect U.S. elections, the Trump administration put on a show of force Thursday and said the president had directed a "vast, government-wide effort" to safeguard a cornerstone of American democracy.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Responding to wide-ranging criticism that it lacked a clear national strategy to protect U.S. elections, the Trump administration put on a show of force Thursday and said the president had directed a "vast, government-wide effort" to safeguard a cornerstone of American democracy.
Ivanka Trump: Family separation a 'low point' in White House
WASHINGTON (AP) - Ivanka Trump on Thursday cited the separation of migrant children from their parents as a low point of her White House tenure. She said that she was "vehemently against family separation" but noted that immigration was "incredibly complex as a topic."
WASHINGTON (AP) - Ivanka Trump on Thursday cited the separation of migrant children from their parents as a low point of her White House tenure. She said that she was "vehemently against family separation" but noted that immigration was "incredibly complex as a topic."
Sarah Sanders refuses to say media is not the 'enemy' of the American people
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders has refused to break with the president and say she does not think the news media is the 'enemy' of the American people.
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders has refused to break with the president and say she does not think the news media is the 'enemy' of the American people.