George W. Bush, Bill Clinton discuss politics during joint appearance
Two former presidents sat down for a conversation about the past, present and future of American politics.
Two former presidents sat down for a conversation about the past, present and future of American politics.
Barack Obama best president of our lifetime, 31 percent of Americans say in poll
Barack Obama topped the list for best presidents of our life in a recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center.
Barack Obama topped the list for best presidents of our life in a recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center.
NATO insists it's united as President Trump lashes allies over budgets
NATO leaders pledged Thursday to stand united against foes like Russia despite a tumultuous summit that saw U.S. President Donald Trump rip into his allies for failing to boost defense spending, casting a dark cloud over the world's biggest security alliance.
NATO leaders pledged Thursday to stand united against foes like Russia despite a tumultuous summit that saw U.S. President Donald Trump rip into his allies for failing to boost defense spending, casting a dark cloud over the world's biggest security alliance.
Beto O'Rourke raises $10.4 million in second quarter, doubling Ted Cruz's numbers
Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke said Wednesday he raised more than $10.4 million over the past three months, taking his fundraising prowess to new heights in a bid to upset incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in November.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke said Wednesday he raised more than $10.4 million over the past three months, taking his fundraising prowess to new heights in a bid to upset incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in November.
Trump rattles NATO, questioning its value, assailing Germany
BRUSSELS (AP) - Under fire for his warm embrace of Russia's Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump jolted the NATO summit Wednesday by turning a spotlight on Germany's ties to Russia and openly questioning the value of the military alliance that has defined American foreign policy for decades.
BRUSSELS (AP) - Under fire for his warm embrace of Russia's Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump jolted the NATO summit Wednesday by turning a spotlight on Germany's ties to Russia and openly questioning the value of the military alliance that has defined American foreign policy for decades.
Government falls short of deadline to reunite kids, parents
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Some immigrant toddlers are back in the arms of their parents, but others remained in government custody away from relatives as federal officials fell short of meeting a court-ordered deadline to reunite dozens of youngsters forcibly separated from their families at the border.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Some immigrant toddlers are back in the arms of their parents, but others remained in government custody away from relatives as federal officials fell short of meeting a court-ordered deadline to reunite dozens of youngsters forcibly separated from their families at the border.
Born inside Beltway, Brett Kavanaugh part of GOP legal elite
Judge Brett Kavanaugh is the embodiment of the Republican legal establishment: an Ivy Leaguer who worked for the justice he has been nominated to replace, investigated a Democratic president, served in a Republican White House and now is an influential member of what is often called the second most powerful court in the country.
Judge Brett Kavanaugh is the embodiment of the Republican legal establishment: an Ivy Leaguer who worked for the justice he has been nominated to replace, investigated a Democratic president, served in a Republican White House and now is an influential member of what is often called the second most powerful court in the country.
Trump pardons ranchers in case that inspired 2016 occupation
President Donald Trump has pardoned two ranchers whose case sparked the armed occupation of a national wildlife refuge in Oregon.
President Donald Trump has pardoned two ranchers whose case sparked the armed occupation of a national wildlife refuge in Oregon.
President Trump nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
President Donald Trump chose Brett Kavanaugh, a solidly conservative, politically connected judge, for the Supreme Court Monday night, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift the nation's highest court ever further to the right.
President Donald Trump chose Brett Kavanaugh, a solidly conservative, politically connected judge, for the Supreme Court Monday night, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift the nation's highest court ever further to the right.
Trump's lawyers call Comey 'Machiavellian' in note to Mueller
Lawyers for President Donald Trump unleashed a blistering attack on former FBI Director James Comey in a confidential memo last year to the special counsel, casting him as "Machiavellian," dishonest and "unbounded by law and regulation" as they sought to undermine the credibility of a law enforcement leader they see as a critical witness against the president.
Lawyers for President Donald Trump unleashed a blistering attack on former FBI Director James Comey in a confidential memo last year to the special counsel, casting him as "Machiavellian," dishonest and "unbounded by law and regulation" as they sought to undermine the credibility of a law enforcement leader they see as a critical witness against the president.
Snapshots of top contenders for Supreme Court vacancy
A look at the four judges thought to be President Donald Trump's top contenders to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court: NAME: Amy Coney Barrett AGE-BIRTHDATE: 46, Jan. 28, 1972 BIRTHPLACE: New Orleans. EDUCATION: B.A., Rhodes College, 1994; J.D., Notre Dame Law School, 1997. CURRENT JOB: Since 2017: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.
A look at the four judges thought to be President Donald Trump's top contenders to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court: NAME: Amy Coney Barrett AGE-BIRTHDATE: 46, Jan. 28, 1972 BIRTHPLACE: New Orleans. EDUCATION: B.A., Rhodes College, 1994; J.D., Notre Dame Law School, 1997. CURRENT JOB: Since 2017: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.
A 'Supreme' show: Trump savors big reveal for Supreme Court pick
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) -- A family separation crisis of his own making continues at the border. His Environmental Protection Agency chief just quit amid mounting scandals. And he's about to meet with an adversary accused of meddling in the 2016 election.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) -- A family separation crisis of his own making continues at the border. His Environmental Protection Agency chief just quit amid mounting scandals. And he's about to meet with an adversary accused of meddling in the 2016 election.
Texas paid $500,000 for experts in abortion law challenges
A newspaper review has found the Texas Attorney General's Office has spent $500,000 to defend the state's recent abortion restrictions with expert court testimony that has mostly been given little or no weight by judges.
A newspaper review has found the Texas Attorney General's Office has spent $500,000 to defend the state's recent abortion restrictions with expert court testimony that has mostly been given little or no weight by judges.
Trump disses Bush's 'Points of Light' volunteerism program
WASHINGTON (AP) - A former White House press secretary says President Donald Trump was "rude" to dis former President George H.W. Bush's volunteerism program. Trump was talking about "winning" during a free-wheeling campaign rally Thursday in Montana and raised Bush's "Thousand Points of Light."
WASHINGTON (AP) - A former White House press secretary says President Donald Trump was "rude" to dis former President George H.W. Bush's volunteerism program. Trump was talking about "winning" during a free-wheeling campaign rally Thursday in Montana and raised Bush's "Thousand Points of Light."
Trump urges ouster of senator he blames for derailing VA nod
In a campaign stop that was both political and personal, President Donald Trump targeted Democrat Jon Tester on Thursday in a bid to get more Republicans elected to the Senate but also to punish the lawmaker he blames for derailing his nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In a campaign stop that was both political and personal, President Donald Trump targeted Democrat Jon Tester on Thursday in a bid to get more Republicans elected to the Senate but also to punish the lawmaker he blames for derailing his nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Pruitt is out, handing EPA reins to former coal lobbyist
WASHINGTON (AP) - Bowing out after months of scandals, Scott Pruitt is turning the Environmental Protection Agency over to a far less flashy deputy who is expected to continue Pruitt's rule-cutting, business-friendly ways as steward of the country's environment.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Bowing out after months of scandals, Scott Pruitt is turning the Environmental Protection Agency over to a far less flashy deputy who is expected to continue Pruitt's rule-cutting, business-friendly ways as steward of the country's environment.
President Trump closes in on Supreme Court pick; 3 judges top list
President Donald Trump is closing in on his next Supreme Court nominee, with three federal judges leading the competition to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.
President Donald Trump is closing in on his next Supreme Court nominee, with three federal judges leading the competition to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Scott Pruitt resigns as head of EPA
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt resigned Thursday amid ethics investigations of outsized security spending, first-class flights and a sweetheart condo lease.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt resigned Thursday amid ethics investigations of outsized security spending, first-class flights and a sweetheart condo lease.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, opponent Mike Collier battle over school safety
When it comes to how to make Texas’ schools safer, Republican Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and his Democratic opponent Mike Collier have very different views.
When it comes to how to make Texas’ schools safer, Republican Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and his Democratic opponent Mike Collier have very different views.
Trump hails 'American heroes' who helped US win independence
President Donald Trump wished America a happy Fourth of July holiday Wednesday and reserved special praise for the "American heroes" whose sacrifice he said helped the nation win her independence 242 years ago.
President Donald Trump wished America a happy Fourth of July holiday Wednesday and reserved special praise for the "American heroes" whose sacrifice he said helped the nation win her independence 242 years ago.