Police reformers push for de-escalation training, but the jury is out on its effectiveness
De-escalation training. It’s on the tip of the tongue of both police departments and reformers — the idea that officers…
Social media platforms are profiting from COVID-19 misinformation: Nancy Pelosi
The House speaker called on advertisers to “know your power.” June 16, 2020, 8:59 PM 4 min read 4 min…
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cautions against ‘dangerous’ COVID-19 rhetoric from leaders
The Md. gov. said hundreds of calls came in after Trump’s disinfectant comments. April 26, 2020, 5:14 PM 7 min…
COVID-19 jobless rates will be comparable to Great Depression: Trump economic adviser
Kevin Hassett, the president’s economic adviser, appeared on ABC’s “This Week.” April 26, 2020, 4:38 PM 5 min read 5…
Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden, they announce ‘working groups’ on policy issues
In a surprise appearance on a campaign livestream, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for the…
Democratic Party’s progressive wing leverages political power to push Joe Biden leftward
Former Vice President Joe Biden now takes up the mantle for the Democratic Party after Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders ended…
9th coronavirus death reported in U.S. as virus continues to spread
A virus epidemic that started in China about two months ago is now tightening its grip around the globe. Today’s…
Super Tuesday live updates: Biden performing well so far in the South, Sanders in Northeast
As Super Tuesday, the single biggest day of voting gets underway, the candidates are competing across 15 contests for a…
Speaker Pelosi asks House to draft articles of impeachment against President Trump
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she has instructed House Democrats to draw up articles of impeachment of President…
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…
What matters this morning with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos: Impeachment showdown
It’s Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. Here are the stories I’m following this morning. I’ll be breaking it all down with…
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…
Closed-door testimony by State official describes Giuliani’s ‘campaign of lies’
President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, carried out a “campaign of lies” that tried to smear a dedicated career…
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…
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…
G-7 summit won’t be at Trump National Doral Miami resort: Trump
Two days after the White House said that President Donald Trump had directed next year’s Group of Seven summit to…
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…
After first major Iowa weekend, Democrats set sights on February caucuses
After drum lines, chants, gaggles and forums at the recent Polk County Steak Fry, the 2020 Democratic hopefuls are now…
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,”…
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…
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…
Trump says ‘she’s a mess’ after Pelosi says Trump family needs to stage ‘intervention’
President Donald Trump fired back at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday, escalating a feud that had reignited on Wednesday…
President Trump, Trump Org sue House Oversight Committee chairman over subpoena
President Donald Trump and the Trump Organization on Monday filed suit against the Democratic chairman of the House Oversight Committee,…
Analysis: Mueller report makes political case against Trump
Something happened on the path to “complete and total exoneration.” Robert Mueller’s long-awaited report did not result in a legal…
House Democrats ask IRS for Trump’s tax returns
House Democrats have sent their long-anticipated request for six years of President Donald Trump‘s tax returns to the Internal Revenue…
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…
Trump mimics Southern accent at CPAC to ridicule his former AG
President Trump addresses conservatives at the annual CPAC convention. Source link
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…
Blocked calls, long a mystery, went to longtime Trump family friends: Sources
Investigators on the Senate Intelligence Committee have learned the identities of three blocked phone calls with Donald Trump Jr just…
Must reads before Monday – ABC News
A major California fire is now contained, a man was arrested in connection to a cold case 1973 murder using…
‘Never Nancy’: Democrats ramp up efforts to sideline Pelosi, without offering an alternative
A band of House Democrats determined to oppose House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s speaker bid are planning to release a…
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 latest: Grassley says ‘it’s time to vote’ after FBI report finds ‘no hint of misconduct’
The Senate is now scrutinizing portions of an FBI report into the allegations of sexual misconduct against President Donald Trump‘s…
Trump casts doubt on Puerto Rico hurricane death toll: ‘3000 people did not die’
Facing renewed criticism over the recent glowing reviews he gave his administration’s handling of Hurricane Maria, President Trump on Thursday…
Sen. Cory Booker releases ‘confidential’ Kavanaugh emails in combative Supreme Court confirmation hearing
Debate over access to documents from Brett Kavanaugh’s work at the George W. Bush White House dominated the nominee’s Supreme…
Progressive candidates bounce back as GOP eyes Midwest races
A slate of primaries in Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont and Wisconsin on Tuesday delivered key answers in some of this midterm…