Defense Secretary says Trump ordered him to allow SEAL to keep status
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Monday that President Donald Trump gave him a direct order to allow a Navy SEAL accused of war crimes to retire without losing his SEAL status.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Monday that President Donald Trump gave him a direct order to allow a Navy SEAL accused of war crimes to retire without losing his SEAL status.
Report: White House review details effort to justify Ukraine decision
The White House undertook a confidential review of documents that revealed extensive efforts to generate an after-the-fact justification for President Donald Trump’s decision to hold up military aid to Ukraine, the Washington Post reported Sunday.
The White House undertook a confidential review of documents that revealed extensive efforts to generate an after-the-fact justification for President Donald Trump’s decision to hold up military aid to Ukraine, the Washington Post reported Sunday.
What’s next in Trump impeachment: Judiciary Committee up next?
After two weeks of public hearings, Democrats could soon turn the impeachment process over to the House Judiciary Committee.
After two weeks of public hearings, Democrats could soon turn the impeachment process over to the House Judiciary Committee.
Michael Bloomberg officially launches Democratic presidential bid
Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president.
Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president.
Quid pro quo, domestic errands: Takeaways from impeachment hearings
Here are key takeaways from two weeks of hearings as part of the House impeachment probe of President Trump.
Here are key takeaways from two weeks of hearings as part of the House impeachment probe of President Trump.
Vice President Mike Pence works to reassure Kurdish allies in surprise Iraq trip
Vice President Mike Pence worked to reassure the United States' Kurdish allies in an unannounced trip to Iraq on Saturday, the highest-level American trip since President Donald Trump ordered a pullback of U.S. forces in Syria two months ago.
Vice President Mike Pence worked to reassure the United States' Kurdish allies in an unannounced trip to Iraq on Saturday, the highest-level American trip since President Donald Trump ordered a pullback of U.S. forces in Syria two months ago.
New documents show Giuliani, Pompeo contacts before Ukraine ambassador ouster
Documents released late Friday show Rudy Giuliani was in contact with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the months before the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine was abruptly recalled.
Documents released late Friday show Rudy Giuliani was in contact with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the months before the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine was abruptly recalled.
Sen. Warren delivers speech from Atlanta to court Black voters, women
Sen. Elizabeth Warren delivers speech from Atlanta in an effort to win over Black voters.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren delivers speech from Atlanta in an effort to win over Black voters.
Georgia Legislature could take up Hate Crime laws following church plot
Georgia lawmakers are reacting after a murderous plot to attack a predominately black church in Gainesville was uncovered by police this week.
Georgia lawmakers are reacting after a murderous plot to attack a predominately black church in Gainesville was uncovered by police this week.
Businessmen claim attorney's ADA lawsuits are a racketeering scheme
Two businessmen have filed a racketeering law suit against an American with Disabilities Act attorney, Craig Ehrlich. They claim Ehrlich's hundreds of ADA lawsuits are a criminal enterprise. Ehrlich's lawyer denied the allegations and said his client's lawsuits are legitimate and proper.
Two businessmen have filed a racketeering law suit against an American with Disabilities Act attorney, Craig Ehrlich. They claim Ehrlich's hundreds of ADA lawsuits are a criminal enterprise. Ehrlich's lawyer denied the allegations and said his client's lawsuits are legitimate and proper.
Democratic candidates meet with Atlanta voters and leaders after debate
After the fifth Democratic national debate, the candidates hit the streets of Atlanta to meet with voters and local leaders.
After the fifth Democratic national debate, the candidates hit the streets of Atlanta to meet with voters and local leaders.
Former HR chief for Atlanta is still getting paid full salary
The former human resources manager for the city of Atlanta resigned during the early summer. But Marian Woods continued to draw a full check for all these months.
The former human resources manager for the city of Atlanta resigned during the early summer. But Marian Woods continued to draw a full check for all these months.
California lawmaker wants to ban sending unwanted nude pics
A California state senator wants to make it a crime to send unwanted nude photos to people online or in text messages.
A California state senator wants to make it a crime to send unwanted nude photos to people online or in text messages.
Impeachment hearings: Former security official undercuts Trump impeachment defense
Two key impeachment witnesses said it was clear President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, was pushing political investigations of Democrats in Ukraine.
Two key impeachment witnesses said it was clear President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, was pushing political investigations of Democrats in Ukraine.
107 members of Congress call for firing of senior Trump adviser Stephen Miller over emails
More than 100 members of Congress are calling on President Donald Trump to fire White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller from the administration, citing hundreds of Miller’s emails that were made public last week that they believe establish Miller as a white nationalist and conspiracy theorist.
More than 100 members of Congress are calling on President Donald Trump to fire White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller from the administration, citing hundreds of Miller’s emails that were made public last week that they believe establish Miller as a white nationalist and conspiracy theorist.
Ex-Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh pleads guilty to conspiracy, tax evasion; not guilty to wire fraud
Catherine Pugh, the former mayor of Baltimore, pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy and tax evasion charges.
Catherine Pugh, the former mayor of Baltimore, pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy and tax evasion charges.
California Supreme Court rules that the state can't force President Trump to release tax returns
The California Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a bill that would have required presidential candidates, including President Donald Trump, to release their tax returns in order to appear on the state’s primary ballot.
The California Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a bill that would have required presidential candidates, including President Donald Trump, to release their tax returns in order to appear on the state’s primary ballot.
Democratic presidential candidates campaigning in Atlanta
Several Democratic presidential candidates are campaigning in Atlanta today following Wednesday night's debate.
Several Democratic presidential candidates are campaigning in Atlanta today following Wednesday night's debate.
Fiona Hill denounces ‘fictional’ Ukraine election interference
Fiona Hill, a former Russia adviser, warned Republican lawmakers to stop pushing the "fictional" narrative that Ukraine not Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election.
Fiona Hill, a former Russia adviser, warned Republican lawmakers to stop pushing the "fictional" narrative that Ukraine not Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election.
GOP support for Trump shows no overt signs of cracking
Congressional Republican support for President Donald Trump is showing no overt signs of buckling, the latest demonstration of how Democrats’ impeachment inquiry has left the two parties dwelling in different political universes.
Congressional Republican support for President Donald Trump is showing no overt signs of buckling, the latest demonstration of how Democrats’ impeachment inquiry has left the two parties dwelling in different political universes.



















