Politics News

September 17, 2019

Epstein saga brings national focus to victims' rights

The Jeffrey Epstein case has brought national attention to victims' rights, from prosecutors shunning Epstein's accusers more ...

September 17, 2019

House Judiciary Committee to hold first impeachment hearing

As they investigate President Donald Trump, Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee will hold their first official hearing ...

September 17, 2019

Purdue Pharma begins Chapter 11 bankruptcy journey

Purdue Pharma gets its day in court Tuesday after the OxyContin maker filed for bankruptcy and negotiated a potential ...

September 17, 2019

The Latest: Trump pitches economic argument in New Mexico

The Latest on President Donald Trump's rally in New Mexico (all times local): 9:05 p.m. President Donald Trump made a ...

September 17, 2019

California campaign will warn public of vaping dangers

California will spend $20 million on a public awareness campaign about the dangers of vaping nicotine and cannabis products ...

September 17, 2019

White House orders 2 former aides to defy House subpoenas

The White House has instructed two former aides to President Donald Trump not to appear at a House Judiciary Committee ...

September 17, 2019

At rally, Warren decries Trump as 'corruption in the flesh'

Facing thousands of cheering supporters in the nation's largest city, Democratic presidential contender Elizabeth Warren on ...

September 17, 2019

Classic campaign event draws Democrats to South Carolina

Four Democratic presidential candidates descended on South Carolina on Monday for what organizers call the oldest traditional ...

September 17, 2019

The Latest: Saudis to invite global experts to investigate

The Latest on tensions in the Persian Gulf and the fallout after weekend attack on major oil sites in Saudi Arabia (all times ...

September 17, 2019

Split emerges in Venezuela opposition over talks with gov't

A minority group of opposition parties in Venezuela agreed Monday to enter negotiations with President Nicolas Maduro's ...

September 17, 2019

Collins' aide: New Kavanaugh accusation 'lacks an accuser'

A spokeswoman for Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins says newly disclosed allegations of sexual misconduct by Supreme Court ...

September 16, 2019

AP source: New York prosecutors subpoena Trump's tax returns

New York City prosecutors have subpoenaed President Donald Trump's tax returns, a person familiar with the matter told The ...

September 16, 2019

House panel investigates Elaine Chao for possible conflicts

The House Oversight Committee said Monday it is investigating whether Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao acted improperly ...

September 16, 2019

Tent courtrooms open to process migrants waiting in Mexico

Tent courtrooms opened Monday in two Texas border cities to help process thousands of migrants who are being forced by the ...

September 16, 2019

Epstein accusers denied compensation in victims' rights case

A group of women who say they were sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein suffered a setback Monday in their decade-long legal ...

September 16, 2019

US service member killed in action in Afghanistan

A U.S. service member was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday, NATO said, without providing further details. Last week, ...

September 16, 2019

Legal challenge filed to public charge rule

An organization advocating for low-wage immigrants has filed a legal challenge to a Trump administration rule that may deny ...

September 16, 2019

Spain won't extradite Venezuela's ex-spymaster to US

Spain's National Court on Monday rejected the extradition to the United States of a former Venezuelan military spy chief ...