Politics News

December 10, 2019

FBI was justified in probing Trump-Russia, fed watchdog says

The FBI was justified in opening its investigation into ties between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia and did not ...

December 10, 2019

DOJ watchdog report takeaways: Nuance, no total absolution

The Justice Department's internal watchdog released a report Monday that found the FBI had a legitimate reason to open up one ...

December 10, 2019

Democrats poised to unveil 2 impeachment articles vs. Trump

House Democrats are poised to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump — abuse of power and ...

December 10, 2019

Trump, Dems in tentative deal on North American trade pact

House Democrats have reached a tentative agreement with labor leaders and the White House over a rewrite of the U.S.

December 10, 2019

AP Exclusive: Troops that defied Maduro have fled Venezuela

For seven nerve-wracking months, they slept through the day in cramped quarters on cold floors, while spending their nights ...

December 10, 2019

Michelle Obama promotes girls education in Vietnam school

Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama spoke to students at a school in southern Vietnam while promoting education for girls ...

December 10, 2019

Arms control on tap for Trump, Pompeo's meeting with Lavrov

Arms control, Ukraine and Syria are to headline President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's meetings Tuesday ...

December 10, 2019

Nevada third to vote, still up for grabs for 2020 Democrats

Nevada won its coveted early date in the presidential primary because it was supposed to offer Democrats something different.

December 10, 2019

Former White House doctor running for Congress in Texas

A former White House physician who President Donald Trump picked last year to lead the Department of Veteran Affairs before ...

December 09, 2019

White House backs emerging deal on consumer health costs

The White House endorsed an emerging bipartisan agreement Monday on legislation aimed at curbing rising health care costs, ...

December 09, 2019

AP Exclusive: Accidental shootings show police training gaps

When an Iowa mother tried to take her child from her husband during an argument on a snowy sidewalk in 2015, an officer ...

December 09, 2019

Wisconsin Guard leader resigns in wake of sex assault review

The commander of the Wisconsin National Guard agreed to resign at Gov. Tony Evers' request Monday, following the release of ...

December 09, 2019

Grandson of late President Bush runs for Congress in Texas

Pierce Bush, a grandson of former President George H.W. Bush, launched a Texas congressional run on Monday and aligned ...

December 09, 2019

Diplomats: US backs out of North Korea human rights meeting

The United States changed its mind and is now refusing to sign a letter that would have authorized the U.N. Security Council ...

December 09, 2019

Fed is likely to reinforce a message of continued low rates

The Federal Reserve is expected to send a clear message when its latest policy meeting ends Wednesday: Interest rates will ...

December 09, 2019

Census Bureau head says IT concerns are being remedied

Information technology problems at the U.S. Census Bureau have been fixed or are in the process of being remedied, despite ...

December 09, 2019

Saudi gunman tweeted against US before naval base shooting

The Saudi gunman who killed three people at the Pensacola naval base had apparently gone on Twitter shortly before the ...

December 09, 2019

Mexico may accept US steel trade rule, rejects aluminum

Mexico may accept U.S. requests for greater regional content on steel, as long as there is a five-year phase-in period.

December 09, 2019

Mexico recalls Argentina ambassador for alleged book theft

Mexico recalled its ambassador to Argentina after a video surfaced suggesting he may have tried to steal a book from a Buenos ...

December 09, 2019

North Korea calls Trump 'erratic' old man over tweets

North Korea insulted U.S. President Donald Trump again on Monday, calling him a “heedless and erratic old man” after he ...