Roy Moore advances in Ala. GOP primary runoff
Firebrand jurist Roy Moore won the Alabama Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating an appointed incumbent backed by President Donald Trump and allies of Sen. Mitch McConnell. In an upset likely to rock the GOP establishment, Moore clinched victory over Sen. Luther Strange to take the GOP nomination for the seat previously held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Moore...
Firebrand jurist Roy Moore won the Alabama Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating an appointed incumbent backed by President Donald Trump and allies of Sen. Mitch McConnell. In an upset likely to rock the GOP establishment, Moore clinched victory over Sen. Luther Strange to take the GOP nomination for the seat previously held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Moore...
Congresswoman kneels on House floor
A Democratic congresswoman called President Trump a racist and kneeled on the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday night.
A Democratic congresswoman called President Trump a racist and kneeled on the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday night.
Trump, fans react to Cowboys' national anthem demonstration
The Dallas Cowboys put a new twist on the protests during Monday night’s game. The team took a knee but then stood up for the national anthem.
The Dallas Cowboys put a new twist on the protests during Monday night’s game. The team took a knee but then stood up for the national anthem.
'Obamacare' survives; GOP concedes on last-gasp repeal try
Facing assured defeat, Republican leaders decided Tuesday not to even hold a vote on the GOP's latest attempt to repeal the Obama health care law, surrendering on their last-gasp effort to deliver on the party's banner campaign promise.
Facing assured defeat, Republican leaders decided Tuesday not to even hold a vote on the GOP's latest attempt to repeal the Obama health care law, surrendering on their last-gasp effort to deliver on the party's banner campaign promise.
Trump vows to 'fix the mess' as US targets North Korea banks
New U.S. sanctions will punish eight North Korean banks and 26 bank workers living abroad, the Trump administration announced Tuesday, in the first use of new sanctioning powers granted by President Donald Trump.
New U.S. sanctions will punish eight North Korean banks and 26 bank workers living abroad, the Trump administration announced Tuesday, in the first use of new sanctioning powers granted by President Donald Trump.
Trump says Spain should stay united, opposes secession vote
President Donald Trump is welcoming Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to the White House days before a crucial secession vote in his country.
President Donald Trump is welcoming Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to the White House days before a crucial secession vote in his country.
Trump says he'll visit Puerto Rico next Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says he'll visit hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico next Tuesday. Trump announced the visit after the administration came under criticism for its response to the damage on the island that is home to more than 3 million U.S. citizens. The island has been coping with shortages of food, drinking water, electricity and various forms of communication after...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says he'll visit hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico next Tuesday. Trump announced the visit after the administration came under criticism for its response to the damage on the island that is home to more than 3 million U.S. citizens. The island has been coping with shortages of food, drinking water, electricity and various forms of communication after...
Trump revels in drama over spat with NFL
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is indulging in his favorite kind of drama - personal, aggressive, culturally volatile and entirely of his own making. And his feud with the NFL shows no signs of abating, with the president tweeting early Monday morning: "The issue of kneeling has nothing to do with race. It is about respect for our Country, Flag and National Anthem. NFL must...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is indulging in his favorite kind of drama - personal, aggressive, culturally volatile and entirely of his own making. And his feud with the NFL shows no signs of abating, with the president tweeting early Monday morning: "The issue of kneeling has nothing to do with race. It is about respect for our Country, Flag and National Anthem. NFL must...
"IMPEACH Donald Trump" billboard debuts on Bay Bridge
The California-based Courage Campaign has commissioned a new billboard on the Bay Bridge that calls on Congress to begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump.
The California-based Courage Campaign has commissioned a new billboard on the Bay Bridge that calls on Congress to begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump.
Lawyer: Kushner used personal email for some WH messages
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, used his personal email account on dozens of occasions to communicate with colleagues in the White House, his lawyer said Sunday. Between January and August, Kushner either received or responded to fewer than 100 emails from White House officials from his private account, attorney Abbe Lowell said in a statement that...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, used his personal email account on dozens of occasions to communicate with colleagues in the White House, his lawyer said Sunday. Between January and August, Kushner either received or responded to fewer than 100 emails from White House officials from his private account, attorney Abbe Lowell said in a statement that...
Lawmakers promise aid for Puerto Rico hurricane victims
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Paul Ryan promised Monday that Washington will make sure that the people of hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico will "have what they need." The Wisconsin Republican's statement came as authorities struggle to provide adequate relief to the more than 3 million U.S. citizens on the island territory, which is without power and has seen terrible devastation.
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Paul Ryan promised Monday that Washington will make sure that the people of hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico will "have what they need." The Wisconsin Republican's statement came as authorities struggle to provide adequate relief to the more than 3 million U.S. citizens on the island territory, which is without power and has seen terrible devastation.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz may vote against healthcare bill
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is the latest to say he may vote against the Republican plan to repeal parts of Obamacare.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is the latest to say he may vote against the Republican plan to repeal parts of Obamacare.
New Trump travel ban targets Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen
The Trump administration announced details of the new permutation of the travel ban on Sunday night, saying it now limits travel from Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen.
The Trump administration announced details of the new permutation of the travel ban on Sunday night, saying it now limits travel from Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen.
Sen. John McCain announces opposition to Graham-Cassidy health care bill, dashing GOP hopes
Sen. John McCain declared his opposition Friday to the GOP's last-ditch effort to repeal and replace 'Obamacare,' dealing a likely death blow to the legislation and, perhaps, to the Republican Party's years of vows to kill the program.
Sen. John McCain declared his opposition Friday to the GOP's last-ditch effort to repeal and replace 'Obamacare,' dealing a likely death blow to the legislation and, perhaps, to the Republican Party's years of vows to kill the program.
Federal government notifies 21 states of election hacking
The federal government is telling election officials in 21 states that hackers targeted their systems last year, although in most cases the systems were not breached.
The federal government is telling election officials in 21 states that hackers targeted their systems last year, although in most cases the systems were not breached.
Trump promises Alabama Sen. Strange will 'drain the swamp'
President Donald Trump is plunging into a Republican runoff election in Alabama that may prove an early test of how much sway he has over his base.
President Donald Trump is plunging into a Republican runoff election in Alabama that may prove an early test of how much sway he has over his base.
President Trump to visit Puerto Rico
President Donald Trump is providing an update on the U.S. response to a series of massive hurricanes.
President Donald Trump is providing an update on the U.S. response to a series of massive hurricanes.
President Trump announces order to target companies, people doing trade with North Korea
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to tighten an economic noose around North Korea, days after he threatened to 'totally destroy' the country if forced to defend the United States or its allies.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to tighten an economic noose around North Korea, days after he threatened to 'totally destroy' the country if forced to defend the United States or its allies.
Federal judge nominee questioned about controversial comments
A lawyer nominated by President Trump to be a federal judge will face questions about his comments about transgender and gay people.
A lawyer nominated by President Trump to be a federal judge will face questions about his comments about transgender and gay people.
Worries of backlash help revive GOP health care drive
WASHINGTON (AP) - It's divisive and difficult, but the Republican drive to erase the Obama health care overhaul has gotten a huge boost from one of Washington's perennial incentives: Political necessity.
WASHINGTON (AP) - It's divisive and difficult, but the Republican drive to erase the Obama health care overhaul has gotten a huge boost from one of Washington's perennial incentives: Political necessity.