Trump furious after Schiff hires former NSC aides to help with probe
The aide declined to say how recently the newly hired officials worked at the council, whether they served under Trump or to identify the individuals. But the move appears to…
Russian official: Another nuclear pact with US in trouble
Interested in Russia? Add Russia as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Russia news, video, and analysis from ABC News. Another U.S.-Russian nuclear pact is in…
Mueller prosecutor leaves team in latest sign investigation is winding down
The announced departure of Scott Meisler comes amid growing indications the special counsel is winding down the investigation. Of the 17 prosecutors who joined Mueller’s team within the Justice Department…
Taliban official says US promised to withdraw troops in Afghanistan by April
A Taliban official on Wednesday said the United States has promised to withdraw half of its troops from Afghanistan by April, a claim the U.S. State Department immediately disputed. The…
Schiff announces sweeping investigation into Trump’s finances and Russia
Schiff said the investigation would “allow us to investigate any credible allegation that financial interests or other interests are driving decision-making of the President or anyone in the administration.” “That…
Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring acknowledges wearing ‘brown makeup’ at a 1980 party
The top three elected officials in the state of Virginia, all Democrats, are mired in controversy Wednesday, as a chaotic situation has cast serious uncertainty over who will lead the…
Donald Trump’s inaugural committee subpoenaed by federal prosecutors
The wide-ranging subpoena from the Manhattan US attorney’s office requires the committee to turn over documents related to virtually every donor or donation, attendee at a committee event, piece of…
Trump not expected to make ‘national emergency’ declaration in 2nd State of the Union
President Donald Trump on Tuesday night will give his second State of the Union address, one week after he originally was invited to deliver it but didn’t because of the…
New York federal prosecutors seek interviews with Trump Organization executives
Trump and his legal team have long harbored concerns that investigations by New York federal prosecutors — which could last throughout his presidency — may ultimately pose more danger to…
State of the Union’s WH guests highlight Trump’s priorities, Democrats’ challenge them
A sixth-grader from Wilmington, Delaware, named Joshua Trump has been invited to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, because the White House says he’s been bullied…