Politics News

September 25, 2018

Extension of Phoenix rail debated in Latino community

The defiant message hangs under the Mexican bakery's Spanish-language sign in Phoenix's poorest neighborhood, rejecting the ...

September 25, 2018

Messy domestic politics overshadow Trump's address to UN

President Donald Trump charged into office on the resonance of his aggressive "America First" agenda, but now, as he returns ...

September 25, 2018

Lawyer: Firing of officer who killed neighbor is premature

The firing of a white Dallas police officer who fatally shot her black neighbor inside his own apartment was premature and ...

September 25, 2018

With newfound aggressiveness, GOP ramps up Kavanaugh fight

Brett Kavanaugh says he won't let "false accusations drive me out of this process" as he, President Donald Trump and top ...

September 25, 2018

UN to caution against populism in high-level week

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to paint a grim picture of the state of the world when leaders open their ...

September 25, 2018

Faced with second accuser, Republicans fight for Kavanaugh

The first allegation against Brett Kavanaugh left Republicans rattled and nervous. The second left them angry and ready to ...

September 25, 2018

Defense pathologists questions accuracy of teen's autopsy

A defense expert in the trial of a white police officer charged with murder in the death of Laquan McDonald on Monday ...

September 25, 2018

The Latest: Trump says Democrats trying to destroy Kavanaugh

The Latest on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh (all times local): 11 p.m. President Donald Trump says Democrats are ...

September 25, 2018

Trump leads aggressive, all-out GOP drive to save Kavanaugh

Republicans mounted a combative, coordinated drive Monday to salvage Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination as they ...

September 25, 2018

Cost caps sought for Georgia nuclear project to move forward

The nation's only major nuclear power plant under construction appears to still be alive as the three owners seek to hash out ...

September 25, 2018

Michigan AG alleges opponent lied about Nassar probe

Michigan's attorney general alleged Monday that his opponent in the governor's race did not tell the truth about her handling ...

September 25, 2018

Candidates for governor in red Oklahoma face off at forum

The Democrat trying to capture the governor's seat in Oklahoma said Monday his government experience is a benefit, but he ...

September 25, 2018

Admired abroad, New Zealand leader faces hurdles at home

Last Thursday, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the high-profile interviews she'd be doing this week in ...

September 25, 2018

Death of US diplomat in Madagascar being investigated

The State Department says the death of an American diplomat in Madagascar is being investigated by U.S. and local authorities

September 25, 2018

US approves sale of $330 million in military gear to Taiwan

The Trump administration says it has approved the sale to Taiwan of $330 million in spare parts and related support for ...

September 25, 2018

Trump: No statehood for Puerto Rico with critics in office

President Donald Trump on Monday declared himself an "absolute no" on statehood for Puerto Rico as long as critics such as ...

September 24, 2018

Indicted congressman makes court appearance before midterms

The Democratic opponent of California's Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter released a new TV ad Monday aimed at conservative ...

September 24, 2018

Police: Suspect dead, officer wounded in Baltimore shootout

A Baltimore police officer assigned to a crime suppression detail was wounded by gunfire and the suspect who fired at him was ...

September 24, 2018

Democratic House candidate slams GOP opponent on Kavanaugh

Democratic House candidate Lucy McBath of Georgia is calling for a full investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations ...