House Dems blast Trump insider in new report, allege profit motive in push for Saudi nuclear plan – ABC News
A longtime Trump insider has been pushing a proposal to build dozens of nuclear power plants in Saudi Arabia while…
Partisan differences on impeachment remain after Mueller testimony, as nearly half of Americans show little movement: POLL
Following more than six hours of questioning of former special counsel Robert Mueller before two different congressional committees, Democrats and…
‘Important’ that Mueller investigation info get to Americans: Rep. Jerry Nadler
Robert Mueller’s testimony was “very important,” Rep. Jerry Nadler, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said on ABC’s “This Week,”…
National intelligence director departing, Rep. Ratcliffe to be nominated to replace
Dan Coats will step down on Aug. 15 as director of national intelligence, according to President Donald Trump. Interested in…
President Trump calls Rep. Elijah Cummings ‘brutal bully’ and Baltimore ‘disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess’
President Trump on Saturday lashed out at Rep. Elijah Cummings and described Baltimore — part of which the congressman represents…
New Pentagon guidelines reaffirm to top brass that it’s okay to talk to the press
The Pentagon has issued new guidance to its senior military and civilian leaders reaffirming Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s commitment that…
In victory for Trump, SCOTUS greenlights military funding for border wall construction
In a 5 to 4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily given the green light to the Trump administration…
After Mueller, ‘vigorous debate’ on impeachment, Adam Schiff says on ‘The View’
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., discussed the possibility of impeachment and revealed that further investigations into President Donald Trump are underway…
Congresswoman rethinks colorful hats after telephone threat
A Florida congresswoman known for her colorful hats says she’s rethinking her signature headwear following a telephone threat. The Miami…
Tunnel collapse on Wyoming-Nebraska border threatens crops
Officials in Nebraska and Wyoming were scrambling Thursday to respond to an irrigation tunnel collapse that cut off water to…
Feds find potential fraud in student loan repayment plans
Tens of thousands of federal student loan borrowers may be getting their monthly payments lowered by lying about their income…
Doctored presidential seal projected behind President Trump
A doctored version of the U.S. presidential seal was projected on a large screen behind President Trump when he took…
Boris Johnson becomes UK PM, aims to win over doubters
Boris Johnson took over as Britain’s prime minister Wednesday, vowing to break the impasse that defeated his predecessor by leading…
Read the full text of Robert Mueller’s opening statement to Congress
Former special counsel Robert Mueller made his first comments during a highly-anticipated congressional hearing about his team’s investigation into Russian…
Judge won’t block US asylum restrictions at southern border
A federal judge said Wednesday that the Trump administration can enforce its new restrictions on asylum for people crossing the…
5 key takeaways from Robert Mueller’s testimony before Congress
Moments after being sworn in for his testimony on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning, former special counsel Robert Mueller again doubled…
New Trump administration proposal would cut roughly 3 million people off food stamps
A new Trump administration proposal revealed on Tuesday would cut roughly 3 million people from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Trump’s effort to deport families falls far short of his predictions
President Donald Trump’s promise of sweeping deportation raids has so far resulted in 35 arrests, about half of which were…
Senate votes to make 9/11 victims fund permanent as first responders, Jon Stewart look on
In a show of major bipartisan agreement, the Senate on Tuesday voted 97-2 to make the 9/11 victims compensation fund…
Robert Mueller’s former chief of staff to be his counsel for congressional testimony
Former special counsel Robert Mueller will bring his former chief of staff with him for his testimony into Russian interference…
Mark Esper sworn in as defense secretary, hours after confirmation vote
The Senate confirmed Mark Esper to be the next U.S. defense secretary in a overwhelmingly bipartisan 90-8 vote on Tuesday…
Trump pays respects to Justice Stevens lying in repose at Supreme Court
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Monday paid their respects to the late Justice John Paul Stevens…
Vice President Pence canceled visit to NH rehab linked to drug dealer investigation
A New Hampshire man who recently pleaded guilty to facilitating illegal distribution of fentanyl worked at a opioid treatment center…
Trump announces budget deal reached with Congress
President Donald J. Trump announced late Monday that he and congressional leaders had reached a deal on a two-year budget…
Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg says white supremacy could be ‘issue that ends this country’
All of the Democratic presidential candidates have condemned Donald Trump’s racist comments directed at four congresswomen last week, and the…
Some GOP lawmakers push back on Trump’s threat to intervene in potential DOD contract for Amazon
Top Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee are warning President Donald Trump against intervening in a $10 billion cloud…
Trump says White House is helping rapper ASAP Rocky, who is being held in Sweden without charges
President Donald Trump spoke out for the first time Friday about the case of rapper A$AP Rocky, who has been…
Capitol Police arrest 70 in immigration protests, including 90-year-old nun
Capitol Police arrested 70 people in the Senate office building Thursday, including a 90-year-old nun, as demonstrators gathered to protest…
US Navy searching for missing USS Abraham Lincoln sailor in Arabian Sea
The U.S. Navy is conducting search and rescue operations in the Arabian Sea following reports of a missing U.S. Navy…
Trump says US Navy ship destroys Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said that the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Boxer destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait…
Trump administration stops sending kids to controversial Homestead migrant facility
The Trump administration has stopped placing children at Florida’s Homestead Shelter, a facility for undocumented migrant teens that’s become a…
House holds Attorney General Barr, Commerce Secretary Ross in contempt of Congress
The House of Representatives voted 230-198 to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt of…
House to vote on Trump impeachment resolution after ‘racist’ tweets
The House has voted to table Rep. Al Green’s impeachment resolution, with a majority of Democrats voting with Republicans to…
House Democrats prepare to condemn Trump’s Twitter attacks against congresswomen
House Democrats moved to formally rebuke President Donald Trump‘s attacks against four Democratic congresswomen of color, readying a Tuesday night…
62 employees, 8 former under investigation for crude online posts: Border officials
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday that 62 employees and eight former employees are under investigation for lewd and…
Trump administration issues new rule on asylum seekers from Central American countries
The Trump administration announced on Monday it would limit who could apply for asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border, a move…
Trump says his ‘go back’ remarks to lawmakers ‘not at all’ racist as outrage grows
President Donald Trump extended his online attacks of progressive Democratic congresswomen on Monday, asking when they will apologize to the…
House Democrats who tangled with leader not backing down
Days after tensions with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi boiled over publicly, several House Democrats sent a message to Washington: We’re…
Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez ‘should treat Nancy Pelosi with respect’: Trump
President Donald Trump on Friday renewed attacks on freshman Democratic lawmakers Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortezand Ilhan Omar and came to the…
Trump unloads on Paul Ryan after ‘American Carnage’ excerpts
What’s so stunning about former House Speaker Paul Ryan’s new admissions regarding President Donald Trump is that his story is…
Impassioned AOC, fellow Democrats zero in on Trump’s practice of separating families at border
A House Oversight Committee hearing on Friday on separated migrant children heard emotional accounts from Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and…
Trump Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigns amid controversy over Epstein plea deal
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta has resigned amid controversy over his role in a 2008 plea deal with accused sex trafficker…
GOP threat ends Kansas governor’s food assistance extension
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday dropped a policy that allowed several thousand Kansas adults to keep receiving food assistance…
Cities brace for ICE deportation raids as Trump threats spread fear
Major cities across the U.S. on Thursday were bracing for sweeping deportation raids this weekend, the second time in less…
Trump announces end of fight to add citizenship question to census
President Donald Trump announced Thursday he is backing down from his effort to include a citizenship question on the 2020…
Bernie Sanders brushes off likability concerns, maintains focus on ideas to ‘transform the country’ in ‘GMA’ interview
Sen. Bernie Sanders pushed back against the notion that he has not shared enough about his personal life and family…
Acosta defends his role in Epstein plea deal, offers no apology to victims
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta on Wednesday defended his decision to negotiate a plea deal with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein in…
‘World should know what is happening’ to children in ICE detention: Mother testifies
A woman who is suing the U.S. government because her daughter died after they were held in federal custody, testified…
DC security fund dangerously depleted after Trump’s July 4th event: Mayor Bowser
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser wrote a letter to President Donald Trump indicating that his July Fourth extravaganza at the…
Secret Service outlines warning signs for mass attacks in US
The Secret Service released a new report Tuesday identifying trends and warning signs from 27 mass attacks that took place…
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer enters 2020 presidential contest, after passing on bid earlier this year
Tom Steyer, the billionaire liberal activist who earlier this year said he would not pursue the Democratic nomination for president,…
Ross Perot, former presidential candidate, dies at age 89
Businessman and former presidential candidate Ross Perot has died. He was 89 years old. Family spokesperson James Fuller confirmed Perot…
Trump’s 4th of July event cost Pentagon $1.2 million
The Pentagon estimates it cost $1.2 million for the military’s participation in the July Fourth “Salute to America,” which included…
Joe and Jill Biden reported earning more than $15 million in income since leaving the White House in 2017
Former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden reported more than $15 million in income since leaving…
Judge blocks DOJ motion to withdraw legal team on census case
The federal judge overseeing the census case in the Southern District of New York has blocked the government’s motion to…
ABC News to host 3rd Democratic primary debate in Houston
This year’s third Democratic primary debate will be hosted by ABC News in partnership with Univision and is scheduled for…
State Department proposes $2 billion sale of arms to Taiwan
The State Department is proposing the sale of $2.2 billion in arms to Taiwan, including 108 Abrams tanks and 250…