White House defends Trump as ‘counter-puncher’ after he suggests late Michigan congressman in hell
WASHINGTON — After President Donald Trump lashed out against a Michigan congresswoman for supporting his impeachment — sarcastically suggesting that…
‘Start Here’: House set for historic impeachment vote
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. Let’s start here. 1. Historic vote In a historic vote on Capitol Hill today, President…
Historic vote on articles of impeachment against President Trump lies ahead for House
The Democrat-controlled body is expected to approve articles of impeachment. December 18, 2019, 9:01 AM 7 min read The House…
Five aides to party-switching House lawmaker resign
Five aides to a House Democrat who plans to switch and become a Republican say they are resigning By ALAN…
Trump accuses Democrats of ‘trivializing impeachment’ after vote on articles
Trump spoke just about an hour after the House Judiciary Committee voted. December 13, 2019, 8:30 PM 8 min read…
Pelosi on Trump impeachment articles: ‘They’re very strong’
Pelosi spoke as the House Judiciary committee debated the charges. December 12, 2019, 6:37 PM 5 min read House Speaker…
5 key takeaways from House report on Trump impeachment
In a historic move, House Democrats have released a 300-page sweeping report outlining their case for President Donald Trump‘s impeachment.…
Federal appeals court sides with Congress in battle for Trump’s records from Deutsche Bank
A New York federal appeals court ruled Tuesday morning that Deutsche Bank must turn over copies of President Donald Trump’s…
Justice Clarence Thomas rebukes Biden-led confirmation hearings in new film
Justice Clarence Thomas is joining public criticism of Joe Biden whose handling of Thomas’ 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearings when…
Rick Gates takes the stand in Roger Stone trial, describes ‘brainstorming’ sessions about WikiLeaks
Former deputy Trump campaign manager Rick Gates testified during Roget Stone’s trial on Tuesday that the campaign had a keen…
Hillary Clinton says she’s under ‘enormous pressure’ to think about running in 2020
Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, said in a Tuesday interview on BBC Radio…
What you need to know about the Trump impeachment hearings: A quid pro quo and Trump’s defense
As public hearings start this week in the House impeachment inquiry, here’s everything you need to know about allegations against…
Longtime New York Republican Rep. Peter King will not run for reelection
Rep. Peter King, a veteran New York Republican lawmaker known for his bipartisan efforts and also his controversial comments on…
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg eyeing presidential bid
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is eyeing a run for president in 2020. Interested in 2020 Elections? Add…
Suburban revolt boosts Democrats in the age of Trump: Analysis
The revenge of the suburbs continues in the age of President Donald Trump. On yet another Election Day, the president’s…
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard fights back against Clinton’s remarks, calls them ‘demeaning’
In her third appearance on the show this year, Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, appeared on “The View” Wednesday fighting back…
Kentucky Republican Matt Bevin’s campaign officially asks for a recanvass, as bitter governor race still too close to call
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, the Republican incumbent, requested the secretary of state’s office to recanvass the vote totals after Tuesday’s…
The Note: Blue wave continues ride through Kentucky, Virginia
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Some GOP senators buck President Trump, Rand Paul on calls to release whistleblower’s identity
Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are coming to the defense of the whistleblower at the center of the impeachment inquiry…
Former President Bill Clinton reveals abortion conversation with Ruth Bader Ginsburg before nomination
Former President Bill Clinton revealed Wednesday that he openly discussed the issue of abortion with the woman he would later…
Frustrated Democratic governors find ways to sidestep GOP
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers tried for months to get the Republican-controlled Legislature to take up a pair of gun…
Trump uses taxpayer-funded speech to attack ‘nasty’ Democrats, impeachment probe
President Donald Trump used a taxpayer-funded speech at an energy conference in Pittsburgh Wednesday to blast Democrats carrying out an…
‘When you’re in a hole, stop digging’: Clinton lawyer Greg Craig to President Trump
The man who was responsible for providing legal advice to former President Bill Clinton during his impeachment inquiry told ABC…
Former Navy SEAL commander William McRaven says US under attack from Trump
The retired Navy admiral who oversaw the mission that killed Osama bin Laden rebuked President Donald Trump for what he…
‘If I were in the House, I would vote to impeach’ Trump: Former Republican Gov. John Kasich
Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich said if he were in the House of Representatives today, he would vote to impeach…
Pelosi describes Trump’s White House ‘meltdown,’ defends impeachment probe
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday declined to place a timeline on the impeachment process, pushing back on questions about…
US to hold next year’s G-7 summit at Trump National Doral resort in Miami area
The United States plans to host next year’s Group of Seven, or G-7, summit at the president’s Trump National Doral…
Vice President Mike Pence seeks Syria ceasefire Turkey had rejected
Amid the ongoing fighting in northern Syria between Turkish forces and their allied rebels and U.S.-backed Syrian Kurds, Vice President…
Top Democrats walk out of White House Syria meeting saying Trump insulted them
Top Democrats on Wednesday walked out of a White House meeting on Syria between President Donald Trump and congressional leaders…
White House letter to Pelosi pushes back on impeachment probe, stops short of calling for vote
The White House sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday calling into question what it referred to…
2nd whistleblower comes forward after speaking with IG: Attorney
Mark Zaid, the attorney representing the whistleblower who sounded the alarm on President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine and triggered…
5 things to know about those encrypted texts US diplomats exchanged on Ukraine
Last month, three top U.S. diplomats used encrypted texts to discuss what one saw as a particularly troubling development: President…
Pence defends Trump, says Bidens’ ties to Ukraine ‘worth looking into’
Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday offered a full-throated defense of President Donald Trump against the Democrats’ new impeachment inquiry,…
Facebook CEO says he’d fight Elizabeth Warren’s plan against tech mergers
While Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren watched her 2020 candidacy steadily rise over the summer, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was telling…
Beto O’Rourke jokes about threatening kitten to attract more donors
Beto O’Rourke was asked on Saturday at an event in Austin, Texas, if he’d stay in the race if he…
Biden: Possible impeachment ‘tragedy’ of Trump’s own making
Former Vice President Joe Biden, in his most direct statement yet on the topic, called on President Trump to comply…
Acting ICE chief defends agents, scolds lawmakers for political rhetoric
In an interview with ABC News, the nation’s top immigration enforcement official scolded lawmakers for heated political rhetoric that he…
Trump denies report that ‘promise’ he made to foreign leader prompted whistleblower complaint
President Donald Trump on Thursday reacted to a Washington Post story that a “promise” he made to a foreign leader…
5 Democratic contenders lead Trump in head-to-head matchups: POLL
Five Democratic contenders lead Donald Trump in head-to-head matchups in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, with several widening their…
6 in 10 call a recession likely; Trump approval drops by 6 points: POLL
Six in 10 Americans say a recession is likely in the next year and as many are concerned about higher…
Watchdog says Interior Department broke the law by using park fees during shutdown
An independent government watchdog says the Interior Department violated spending laws by using money meant for maintenance and improvements in…
Final lineup set for sole night of ABC Democratic primary debate
The final lineup for the third Democratic debate is set for a single night in Houston in two weeks on…
Russia denies Republican, Democratic senators visas for delegation trip
Two U.S. senators say that they were denied visas as part of an official delegation to Russia for talks with…
September debate stage nearly set as Democratic field awaits Wednesday deadline
With two days left until the qualifying deadline for the third Democratic primary debate on Wednesday, a couple of candidates…
Democratic leadership again considers climate change debate — and again says no
Democrats have shut the door to a presidential debate focused on climate change. Interested in Democratic Party? Add Democratic Party…
March for Our Lives announces sweeping gun control proposal
March for Our Lives, the student-led activist group founded by survivors of the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school mass shooting,…
Walmart says it sells 20% of ammunition in US, defends gun sales after mass shootings
Since 22 people were killed in a mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, earlier this month, and…
More 2020 Democrats calling Trump a ‘white supremacist’
In the days since the mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, more 2020 candidates have started using the words “white…
McConnell won’t call Senate back, expects new gun legislation in September
President Donald Trump called Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday morning about the recent mass shootings in the U.S.…
Cesar Sayoc sentenced to 20 years in prison for mailing pipe bombs to prominent Democrats, CNN
Cesar Sayoc, the Florida man who mailed more than a dozen pipe bombs to prominent Democrats and CNN, has been…
Most Democratic voters say both Biden and Sanders made convincing health care arguments at debates: POLL
Nearly five hours of contentious debate among 20 Democratic contenders over two nights last week showcased a stark ideological clash…
Democratic debates 2019 Live Updates: Biden hammered on immigration and healthcare at 2nd debate
After Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren fended off repeated attacks from moderate competitors, the next 10 presidential primary contenders…
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…
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…
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…
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…