Trump meets with coalition of Democrats and Republicans as shutdown drags on
A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers from the House Problem Solvers Caucus sat down with President Trump at the White House…
House votes to reject white supremacy after outrage over Rep. Steve King comments
The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 424-1 on Tuesday to reject white supremacy after outrage over Iowa Republican Rep.…
Mueller files court documents describing evidence of Manafort’s alleged lies
Special counsel Robert Mueller has filed a heavily-redacted court document Tuesday afternoon outlining the underlying evidence to support its claims…
AG nominee William Barr insists ‘I will not be bullied’ at confirmation hearing
As the Senate confirmation hearing got underway Tuesday for William Barr, President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Democratic Sen.…
Immigration court backlogs compound as shutdown enters fourth week
Dozens of immigration courts remain shuttered across the county this week and tens of thousands of hearings were canceled because…
88 days in captivity: The saga of 13-year-old Jayme Closs from horrific kidnapping to remarkable escape
The search for her started with a mysterious 911 call from the cellphone of her mother, who was found shot…
‘Jayme is safe and we will make sure forever,’ family of Wisconsin girl who escaped man who allegedly killed her parents
New photos released Saturday of Jayme Closs, the 13-year-old Wisconsin girl who spent 88 days in captivity after being abducted…
Fact Check Friday: Trump’s factual emergency
As of Saturday, at 22 days in, the government shutdown over a border wall becomes the longest in U.S. history.…
Republican group in Texas voting on possibly kicking out Muslim member
A regularly scheduled meeting for a county Republican party in Texas is getting national attention tonight as they will be…
Rookie Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez targeted with fake news – ABC News
As freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez adjusts to the limelight of Capitol Hill, the New York Democrat’s affinity for sharing the…
‘Start Here’: Trump walks out of shutdown meeting, Rosenstein leaving DOJ, reactions to R. Kelly docuseries. What you need to know to start your day.
It’s Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Thanks for choosing to start here. Interested in Start Here Morning Briefing ? Add Start…
House Democrats ready subpoena for testimony from Acting Attorney General Whitaker
The new Democratic chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York, is readying a subpoena to…
Shutdown fight is not about the wall. It’s about Donald Trump: ANALYSIS
It’s not about the wall. It’s not about a crisis at the border. It’s not even about border security. And,…
In prime-time address, Trump argues national security ‘crisis’ at southern border
President Donald Trump used his first Oval Office address to the nation to urge Congress to address what he called…
Pence calls border ‘bona fide emergency,’ dodges questions about Trump falsehoods
Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday said that President Trump will use his first prime-time Oval Office address to detail…
White House orders IRS to pay income tax refunds despite government shutdown
The IRS announced Monday evening that despite the government shutdown, it will process tax returns starting Jan. 28 and issue…
Negotiations continue as government shutdown enters 3rd week
With the government shutdown entering its third week, negotiations between Republicans and Democrats continue as President Donald Trump demands funding…
Dow tumbles more than 500 points as Apple warning spooks investors
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 500 points in early trade Thursday as investors digested a warning issued…
Air traffic controllers, whose ranks are already at a 30-year low, are feeling the strain of the government shutdown
A few days ago, several bulbs went out in a lighting system at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North…
Teens identified in New Year’s Eve accidental fatal shooting, suicide in Georgia
A Georgia teenager who killed himself after shooting his 17-year-old friend to death while showing off a loaded handgun on…
Child falls into exhibit during ‘Rhino Encounter’ at Brevard Zoo in Florida
A child fell into a rhino exhibit on Tuesday at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida. The child was rushed…
Coast Guard left out as other military arms get paid during government shutdown
Money is extremely tight for Kendra Cucovatz’s family right now. Her husband, a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, is…
Girl dies after apparently falling 700 feet off cliff at Horseshoe Bend Overlook in Arizona
A California teen was found dead after apparently falling some 700 feet from a cliff at Horseshoe Bend Overlook in…
US borders ‘pushed to a breaking point by those who seek open borders’: Nielsen
Declaring the U.S. immigration system had been “pushed to a breaking point by those who seek open borders,” Homeland Security…
Dow Jones rallies, wiping out losses from the brutal Christmas Eve trading session
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied in volatile trade on Wednesday, the first full trading session after the worst Christmas…
High school wrestler who was forced to cut his dreadlocks displayed ‘character,’ his parents say
The parents of the high school wrestler who was forced to cut his dreadlocks or forfeit a match say they’re…
House Republicans approve bill to fund border wall, setting up a final showdown in the Senate
House Republicans voted to approve a bill to fund President Donald Trump’s $5 billion demand for a border wall, setting…
Trump announces Secretary of Defense James Mattis will retire at the end of February
President Donald Trump announced via Twitter on Thursday that Defense Secretary James Mattis will retire at the end of February.…
What Does Trump mean when he calls Cohen a ‘Rat’?
“Never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut.” That’s a famous line from Robert Di Niro’s organized…
Former FBI Director James Comey says Republicans need to ‘stand up’ for rule of law after grilling on Capitol Hill
After giving more than five hours of testimony before two House committees on Capitol Hill Monday, frustrated former FBI Director…
Two ex-business associates of Michael Flynn charged in plot centered on Turkish cleric
Two former business associates of Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, have been indicted for conspiring to…
Hispanic lawmakers head to border for answers in death of 7-year-old Jakelin Caal Maquin
As congressional Democrats call for investigations, members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus planned to inspect the U.S. Customs and Border…
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s team: FBI interview did not lead Michael Flynn to make false statements
The special counsel’s office has filed court documents in response to retired Army Lt. Gen Michael Flynn’s sentencing memorandum, in…
Border Patrol defends handling, medical care of 7-year-old girl who died in custody
Department of Homeland Security and Border Patrol officials made a concerted effort Friday to explain the circumstances surrounding the death…
Facebook says photo access for up to 6.8 million users unintentionally shared; ‘We’re sorry this happened’
Facebook said on Friday a software bug may have exposed the photos of nearly 7 million users without consent to…
American student, 21, stabbed to death in Netherlands: Officials
A 21-year-old American student has been stabbed to death in the Netherlands, according to police. Sarah Papenheim, a Minnesotan who…
Some romaine lettuce is safe to eat after E. coli outbreak, but caution urged
U.S. officials said Thursday they are cautiously optimistic that romaine lettuce tainted with E. coli that prompted a nationwide recall…
Michael Cohen, in emotional courtroom plea for leniency, says Trump made him ‘cover up his dirty deeds’
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump‘s former personal lawyer, slammed his old boss during his sentencing hearing on Wednesday, saying that…
Pompeo casts doubt on Saudi prince’s role in Khashoggi murder as CIA Director briefs House, Senate prepares to vote
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo again cast doubt on the reported CIA assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
Paris protests continue for third weekend despite Macron conceding to original demands
Protesters took to the streets of Paris for a third weekend of violence and looting despite French President Emmanuel Macron…
US military observation plane flies over Ukraine in direct response to Russia’s actions in Kerch Strait
A U.S. military observation plane flew over Ukraine Thursday in direct response to Russia‘s “unprovoked attack” on Ukrainian Navy ships…
Trump administration’s new proposal aimed at helping coal industry
The Trump administration wants to make it easier for energy companies to open new coal-fired power plants, even as government…
USA Gymnastics files for bankruptcy protection as fallout from Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal continues
Reeling from lawsuits over the serial sexual abuse perpetrated on athletes by former Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics…
‘It changes everything’: George H.W. Bush’s legacy and one man’s life with disabilities
Almost 30 years ago, Paul Smith traveled to the nation’s capital to watch as the 41st President of the United…
Americans from all walks of life come to Capitol to honor President George H.W. Bush
As a military honor guard stood silent watch, thousands reverently filed through the U.S. Capitol Rotunda Tuesday to pay their…
After CIA briefing, Republicans say ‘no question’ Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi murder
Following a briefing by CIA director Gina Haspel Tuesday on the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, leading Republican…
Trump cancels meeting with Putin over Ukraine
President Donald Trump tweeted Thursday, on his way to the G-20 summit in Argentina, that he was canceling his planned…
Pentagon identifies 3 US special operations service members killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense has identified three U.S. special operations service members killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. They…
Some romaine lettuce is safe to eat after E. coli outbreak, FDA says
The investigation into the E. coli outbreak involving romaine lettuce continues but the FDA said Monday that some romaine was…
NASA’s InSight sends back stunning images as it settles into life on Mars
NASA’s latest spacecraft is settling into life on Mars by catching some rays, recharging its batteries and taking stunning photos.…
American scientist under investigation over ties to alleged genetic editing of Chinese twins
Rice University has launched an investigating into one of its professors after reports surfaced that he is connected to alleged…
California wildfires death toll climbs to 87, more than 600 still unaccounted for
Hundreds of people remain missing in the wake of a pair of deadly wildfires that have been burning across both…
No White House comment on NYT report Trump wanted Clinton, Comey prosecuted
The White House on Wednesday still had no comment on a report Tuesday in the New York Times that President…
Relentless California wildfires leave 79 dead, nearly 1,300 others still missing
The number of people who remain missing in the wake of a pair of ferocious wildfires that have been blazing…
Once Republican bastions, Democrats see gains in traditionally conservative districts
From Orange County, California, to rural Maine, to the congressional district that’s home to one of President Donald Trump‘s golf…
Nor’easter leaves some students stranded at schools overnight
Some students in New Jersey were forced to sleep in their schools overnight as the first snowstorm of the season…
White House must restore CNN reporter Jim Acosta’s press pass, judge rules
A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump White House to immediately restore the press pass of CNN Chief White…
Pelosi taunts critics, says she still has support to be elected speaker
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday taunted her critics in the House Democratic caucus attempting to block her path…