Trump defies Congress with veto, moves ahead with border emergency declaration
President Donald Trump on Friday issued his first veto — over attempts by Congress to block his border emergency declaration.…
Senate Republicans join Democrats in rejecting Trump’s border emergency declaration
In a stinging rebuke to President Donald Trump, 12 Republicans joined Democrats as the Senate voted to reject his decision…
Fact Check Friday: Trump opts for shock-jock politics
In a normal news cycle it would be a huge headline for the president to claim that his former personal…
In Trump era, CPAC embraces establishment, paves way for campaign
The conference was formerly a home for far-right conservatives with beliefs thought to be fringe, but Donald Trump’s presidency has…
Democrats, conservative group knock down Betsy DeVos 'education freedom' plan
A Trump administration proposal aimed at encouraging “school choice” seems dead on arrival in Congress after both House Democrats and…
Michael Cohen calls Donald Trump ‘racist’ and ‘cheat’: LIVE UPDATES
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House Democrat wants ethics probe of GOP congressman's Michael Cohen tweet
Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. R-Fla hinted that alleged details about Michael Cohen’s romantic life could come out during Wednesday’s House…
How the Pentagon will get $2.5 billion for border security
The Pentagon will have to move $2 billion into a counter drug fund to be used for securing the southern…
Trump administration demands California return billions doled out for high-speed rail
The agency that gave some $3.5 billion for high-speed rail is threatening to seize it back — a day after…
GOP leaders urge Trump to sign border deal, back executive action for more funding
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Cory Booker pitches unity to Iowa voters, reminding some voters of Obama
Sen. Cory Booker crisscrossed through the state of Iowa, for first time as a presidential candidate promising to pull back…
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…
Trump says intel chiefs claim they were ‘totally misquoted’ in reports saying they contradicted him
President Donald Trump on Thursday, after attacking his top intelligence officials the day before for contradicting his claims of foreign…
Border security talks begin with no sign of compromise to avert another government shutdown
With just 16 days before temporary government funding runs out once again for a quarter of the U.S. government, talks…
Shutdown blame stays on Trump, with his approval at a historic low
Blame for the partial government shutdown continues to focus on President Donald Trump and his party in Congress, with the…
President Trump says there is a ‘deal’ to reopen government for 3 weeks
President Donald Trump announced Friday that there is a potential deal to reopen the government for three weeks – a…
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.…
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,…
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…
No end in sight to shutdown as lawmakers mull over options
With the New Year underway and a new Congress set to reconvene with the partial government shutdown stretching into its…
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…
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…
Trump picks Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget as new acting White House chief of staff
President Donald Trump has tapped Mich Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget as acting White House chief…
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…
Mueller asked Trump about 2016 RNC platform change regarding Ukraine: Sources
The list of questions special counsel Robert Mueller submitted to President Donald Trump included a query about a controversial change…
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…
As deadline looms, Florida recount is poised to head into its next phase
As Florida continues to count and recount votes, a key deadline loomed Thursday afternoon – and one key county, Palm…
Next House Oversight Chair: ‘I’m not going to be handing out subpoenas like somebody’s handing out candy on Halloween’
The incoming chair of the House Oversight Committee said he takes his newfound subpoena power very seriously and will not…
Florida heads to recount in razor-thin governor, Senate races after counties submit unofficial results
Florida has headed to a recount yet again — this time, in three statewide races. Interested in Midterm Elections? Add…
Next attorney general could come from Trump’s inner circle: Sources
Less than 24 hours after Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ dismissal, the race to fill his post atop the Justice Department…
White House suspends credentials for CNN correspondent Jim Acosta after heated exchange with Trump
The White House has suspended press access for CNN correspondent Jim Acosta after he and President Trump engaged in a…
Utah mayor’s widow: ‘Fitting’ that remains of husband killed in Afghanistan returned to US on Election Day
The widow of Maj. Brent Taylor said Tuesday that it was “fitting” that the remains of her slain husband were…
Independents will decide the midterms and 4 other points you need to know: ANALYSIS
The end of this long 2018 midterm election cycle is upon us, and we are about to hear the political…
It’s Democrats +8 in likely voter preference, with Trump and health care on center stage
President Trump’s unpopularity and a broad gap in trust to handle health care are keeping Democrats in the hunt to…
Trump tweets about a Kavanaugh accuser referred to Justice Department by Republican Senator for making up claims
President Trump, who has made Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh‘s confirmation process a rallying cry for supporters on the campaign…
Republicans trumpet pre-existing condition protections despite votes to repeal Obamacare
In the final weeks of the 2018 midterm campaign, Republican candidates across the country have released ads touting concerns about…
Heidi Heitkamp fends off attacks from Kevin Cramer over voting record in first North Dakota Senate debate
The first debate in a Senate race that could shape up to be one of the most critical in the…
Trump adviser on UN climate change warning: ‘They overestimate.. I’m just saying, do we know precisely?’
A top economic adviser to President Trump responded to a recent U.N. report warning the world needs to take drastic…
Arizona Senate race: Kyrsten Sinema and Martha McSally battle to be the next senator in ‘cowboy country’
Calls for politicians to “grow a pair of ovaries” and digs about how many shoes a candidate have might sound…
Trump apologizes ‘on behalf of the nation’ to Kavanaugh during Supreme Court swearing-in ceremony
President Donald Trump apologized to incoming Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh Monday evening “for the terrible pain and suffering” that…
Kavanaugh accuser has been ‘re-victimized’ since coming forward with story, she says
One of the three women to accuse U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct said she is “disgusted…
Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as Supreme Court justice amid protests
The Senate officially confirmed Brett Kavanaugh Saturday as the next Supreme Court justice — but the vote, like the controversial…
Trump ‘stating the facts’ not mocking Ford, White House says as FBI probe into Brett Kavanaugh reaches midweek point
The FBI’s week-long investigation hits the midway point Wednesday but the bitter war of words over Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme…
White House eases limits on FBI’s investigation of Brett Kavanaugh
In the last 24 hours, in response to pressure from Democratic and moderate Republican senators, the White House has eased…
Kavanaugh nomination live updates: Trump orders additional FBI background probe
President Donald Trump has directed the FBI to conduct a supplemental background check of Judge Brett Kavanaugh – the latest…
‘I am terrified’: Emotional Christine Blasey Ford speaks out at Kavanaugh hearing: Live updates
Now underway, Judge Brett Kavanaugh and professor Christine Blasey Ford face questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday. Their testimonies…
4 key pieces of evidence for Senate Judiciary Committee to evaluate ahead of Kavanagh accuser’s testimony
As the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to hear testimony from Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who has accused Supreme Court…
2nd Brett Kavanaugh accuser certain about alleged encounter, her lawyer says
The attorney for the second woman who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct expressed his disapproval…
Trump accuses Democrats of ‘con game’ in opposing Kavanaugh
In some of his strongest language yet in defense of his Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump on…
Kavanaugh accuser and Senate panel agree on timing of hearing, but unclear who will question her
The California professor who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault has reached an agreement with the…
Conservatives eyeing midterm elections stand by Kavanaugh amid sexual assault allegations
The drama surrounding the sexual assault allegation against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and the turmoil it’s caused in his confirmation process,…
GOP senators to Ford: Show up Monday or we vote on Kavanaugh
The overarching message from Republicans Wednesday to Christine Blasey Ford: Show up or we’re heading to a vote. Interested in…
Trump calls Kavanaugh ‘one of the finest people’ amid sexual assault allegation but willing to delay vote
President Donald Trump on Monday defended his Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, as “somebody very special” but said “we want…
Trump and GOP ally push disputed theory about leaks, fired FBI agent
One of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies in Congress, Rep. Mark Meadows, a North Carolina Republican, is doubling down on…