Trump doesn't set age for guns, defers on arming teachers
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Monday that he is "watching court cases and rulings" before taking action on raising age limits for purchasing some firearms, arguing that there is "not much political support (to put it mildly)."
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Monday that he is "watching court cases and rulings" before taking action on raising age limits for purchasing some firearms, arguing that there is "not much political support (to put it mildly)."
Warren says she has no intention of running for president
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts says she has no intention of running for president in 2020, but she also is leaving herself room to reconsider. Warren is refusing to pledge to complete a second six-year Senate term if she's re-elected in November. The high-profile liberal is often discussed as a potential 2020 rival to President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts says she has no intention of running for president in 2020, but she also is leaving herself room to reconsider. Warren is refusing to pledge to complete a second six-year Senate term if she's re-elected in November. The high-profile liberal is often discussed as a potential 2020 rival to President Donald Trump.
Trump getting Washington military parade -- but no tanks
It looks like President Donald Trump is getting the military parade he wants in Washington — though he may get no tanks for the effort.
It looks like President Donald Trump is getting the military parade he wants in Washington — though he may get no tanks for the effort.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins not afraid to get political
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins uses his voice to be the voice of the people. But he is leaving some to wonder if it's a conversation he should be part of.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins uses his voice to be the voice of the people. But he is leaving some to wonder if it's a conversation he should be part of.
Watchdog group: DOJ should investigate porn actress payment
WASHINGTON (AP) - A nonprofit watchdog group has asked the Justice Department and the Office of Government Ethics to investigate whether a secret payment to an adult film actress made prior to the 2016 presidential election may have violated federal law because Donald Trump did not list it on his financial disclosure forms.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A nonprofit watchdog group has asked the Justice Department and the Office of Government Ethics to investigate whether a secret payment to an adult film actress made prior to the 2016 presidential election may have violated federal law because Donald Trump did not list it on his financial disclosure forms.
Former Trump campaign aide Nunberg questioned by grand jury
WASHINGTON (AP) - A former Trump campaign aide appeared for hours before a grand jury Friday, after he defiantly insisted in a series of news interviews just days earlier that he intended to defy a subpoena in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Sam Nunberg did not respond to reporters' questions as he entered the federal courthouse with a lawyer shortly after 9 a.m....
WASHINGTON (AP) - A former Trump campaign aide appeared for hours before a grand jury Friday, after he defiantly insisted in a series of news interviews just days earlier that he intended to defy a subpoena in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Sam Nunberg did not respond to reporters' questions as he entered the federal courthouse with a lawyer shortly after 9 a.m....
What could go wrong? Pitfalls pose risks in Trump, Kim talks
TOKYO (AP) - So President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are planning a summit. What could possibly go wrong? The two countries haven't had significant, high-level talks in years and, as White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders emphasized, a meeting between the two leaders themselves could be the fastest way to turn around what has become an increasingly...
TOKYO (AP) - So President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are planning a summit. What could possibly go wrong? The two countries haven't had significant, high-level talks in years and, as White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders emphasized, a meeting between the two leaders themselves could be the fastest way to turn around what has become an increasingly...
Recount requested in Dallas County District Attorney Democratic primary
The race for Dallas County District Attorney in the Democratic primary is headed to a recount.
The race for Dallas County District Attorney in the Democratic primary is headed to a recount.
Lawmaker seeks to question businessman in Mueller probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - The top Democrat on the House intelligence committee said Thursday that he wants to question a Lebanese-American businessman who is cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The top Democrat on the House intelligence committee said Thursday that he wants to question a Lebanese-American businessman who is cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
Democrats' Texas rift shows difficulty in retaking Congress
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democrats are salivating at the prospect of flipping a wealthy Houston enclave that has been solidly Republican since sending George H.W. Bush to Congress in 1967 - the kind of race they'll have to win for any hope of retaking the House in the November midterms.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democrats are salivating at the prospect of flipping a wealthy Houston enclave that has been solidly Republican since sending George H.W. Bush to Congress in 1967 - the kind of race they'll have to win for any hope of retaking the House in the November midterms.
Outraised and outhustled, is Sen. Ted Cruz losing his mojo?
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Ted Cruz slayed the Texas Republican establishment in 2012 with his Senate win, took Washington by storm as its leading conservative flamethrower and finished second only to Donald Trump for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination. His success was built on a frenetic campaign and tireless travel schedule, raking in small-donor dollars as he hit every sparsely-attended tea...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Ted Cruz slayed the Texas Republican establishment in 2012 with his Senate win, took Washington by storm as its leading conservative flamethrower and finished second only to Donald Trump for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination. His success was built on a frenetic campaign and tireless travel schedule, raking in small-donor dollars as he hit every sparsely-attended tea...
Mark Davis: Tariffs, Cruz & Kushner
President Trump's order for tariffs on imported metals could come at a cost. Mark Davis shares his opinion. He also talks about Beto vs. Cruz and getting Ivanka & Jarod Kushner out of the White House.
President Trump's order for tariffs on imported metals could come at a cost. Mark Davis shares his opinion. He also talks about Beto vs. Cruz and getting Ivanka & Jarod Kushner out of the White House.
Beto O'Rourke facing tough race in bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz
It's already shaping up to be one of the most interesting political races heading into the fall: Ted Cruz versus Beto O'Rourke.
It's already shaping up to be one of the most interesting political races heading into the fall: Ted Cruz versus Beto O'Rourke.
Local breweries concerned about steel, aluminum tariffs
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an order issuing steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an order issuing steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Blue wave meets red wall: Republicans out vote Democrats in Texas primary
Democratic midterm primary turnout hit its biggest mark in decades in Texas, but there were still more Republicans who cast ballots in 2018.
Democratic midterm primary turnout hit its biggest mark in decades in Texas, but there were still more Republicans who cast ballots in 2018.
Ex-Dallas Co. Sheriff Lupe Valdez advances to runoff in gubernatorial race
Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez had a strong showing in Tuesday's Democratic primary for governor and will be the favorite in a May runoff after finishing first.
Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez had a strong showing in Tuesday's Democratic primary for governor and will be the favorite in a May runoff after finishing first.
Paxton wins battle over Huffines in pricey GOP primary fight
Angela Paxton is the winner over Phillip Huffines in one of the most visible and nastiest races of this year's primary.
Angela Paxton is the winner over Phillip Huffines in one of the most visible and nastiest races of this year's primary.
Colin Allred, Lillian Salerno in runoff to face Pete Sessions in fall
A former NFL player turned civil rights attorney and former U.S. Agriculture Department official will battle in a runoff for the right to face Pete Sessions this fall.
A former NFL player turned civil rights attorney and former U.S. Agriculture Department official will battle in a runoff for the right to face Pete Sessions this fall.
It's on: Ted Cruz, Beto O'Rourke ready for fall U.S. Senate campaign
The fall campaign is already underway between incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic upstart Rep. Beto O’Rourke.
The fall campaign is already underway between incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic upstart Rep. Beto O’Rourke.
Female candidates score big in Texas primaries
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Women running for Congress surged to big wins and Democrats smashed recent turnout levels in Texas' first-in-the-nation 2018 primary elections, giving Republicans a potential glimpse of what's ahead in the first midterms under President Donald Trump.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Women running for Congress surged to big wins and Democrats smashed recent turnout levels in Texas' first-in-the-nation 2018 primary elections, giving Republicans a potential glimpse of what's ahead in the first midterms under President Donald Trump.