AOC wins primary while many other races undecided
Freshman U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won her Democratic primary Tuesday, but election night ended with uncertainty over the outcomes of several other New York congressional races featuring other young insurgents.
Freshman U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won her Democratic primary Tuesday, but election night ended with uncertainty over the outcomes of several other New York congressional races featuring other young insurgents.
Trump threat on DC ‘autonomous zone’ flagged on Twitter for violating ‘rules about abusive behavior’
A tweet by president Donald Trump vowing that "There will never be an 'Autonomous Zone' in Washington, D.C.," was flagged on Twitter for violating the company's "abusive behavior" guidelines.
A tweet by president Donald Trump vowing that "There will never be an 'Autonomous Zone' in Washington, D.C.," was flagged on Twitter for violating the company's "abusive behavior" guidelines.
Congress stalls on policing overhaul, despite public outcry
“This bill is not salvageable and we need bipartisan talks to get to a constructive starting point,” write Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and the co-authors of the party's bill, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.
“This bill is not salvageable and we need bipartisan talks to get to a constructive starting point,” write Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and the co-authors of the party's bill, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.
Pa. lawmakers call for ban on chokeholds
A bill sponsored by State Sen. Sharif Street and backed by Attorney General Josh Shapiro was sent to the full senate Monday and could be voted on Wednesday.
A bill sponsored by State Sen. Sharif Street and backed by Attorney General Josh Shapiro was sent to the full senate Monday and could be voted on Wednesday.
WHO chief warns world leaders not to 'politicize' coronavirus pandemic
“The greatest threat we face now is not the virus itself, it’s the lack of global solidarity and global leadership,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “We cannot defeat this pandemic with a divided world.”
“The greatest threat we face now is not the virus itself, it’s the lack of global solidarity and global leadership,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “We cannot defeat this pandemic with a divided world.”
Trump campaign rejects claims that TikTok, K-Pop fans sabotaged rally: 'Don't know what they're talking about'
President Donald Trump's campaign team denies claims that TikTok users sabotaged his first campaign rally since the pandemic. Reports say users reserved hundreds of tickets but never planned on attending.
President Donald Trump's campaign team denies claims that TikTok users sabotaged his first campaign rally since the pandemic. Reports say users reserved hundreds of tickets but never planned on attending.
Pirated editions of John Bolton memoir have appeared online
John Bolton’s memoir officially comes out Tuesday after surviving a security review and a legal challenge from the Justice Department.
John Bolton’s memoir officially comes out Tuesday after surviving a security review and a legal challenge from the Justice Department.
Top Manhattan prosecutor leaves job after standoff with Barr
U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman announced in an early evening statement that he would leave his post, ending increasingly nasty exchanges between Barr and Berman. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, had distanced himself from the dispute, telling reporters the decision “was all up to the attorney general.”
U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman announced in an early evening statement that he would leave his post, ending increasingly nasty exchanges between Barr and Berman. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, had distanced himself from the dispute, telling reporters the decision “was all up to the attorney general.”
Metal barriers, Trump gear: Crowd readies for Tulsa rally
Supporters of President Donald Trump are lining up outside the Tulsa stadium where the president will hold his first rally in months.
Supporters of President Donald Trump are lining up outside the Tulsa stadium where the president will hold his first rally in months.
Judge denies Trump administration's request to block Bolton book
The decision from U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth is a victory for Bolton in a court case that involved core First Amendment and national security concerns.
The decision from U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth is a victory for Bolton in a court case that involved core First Amendment and national security concerns.
DOJ tries to oust US attorney investigating Trump allies
The standoff set off an extraordinary clash between the Justice Department and one of the nation’s top districts, which has tried major mob and terror cases over the years.
The standoff set off an extraordinary clash between the Justice Department and one of the nation’s top districts, which has tried major mob and terror cases over the years.
Philadelphia City Council preliminary budget approval includes major cuts to police funding
Philadelphia City Council on Thursday gave its preliminary approval of the 2021 budget that slashes police funding by more than $33 million and pours resources into efforts to reduce poverty and back arts and culture programs.
Philadelphia City Council on Thursday gave its preliminary approval of the 2021 budget that slashes police funding by more than $33 million and pours resources into efforts to reduce poverty and back arts and culture programs.
Pelosi orders removal of Confederate portraits from US Capitol
In a letter to the House clerk, Pelosi requested the immediate removal of portraits depicting former speakers Robert Hunter of Virginia, James Orr of South Carolina and Howell Cobb and Charles Crisp, both of Georgia.
In a letter to the House clerk, Pelosi requested the immediate removal of portraits depicting former speakers Robert Hunter of Virginia, James Orr of South Carolina and Howell Cobb and Charles Crisp, both of Georgia.
Progressive donor group announces $59M vote-by-mail campaign
A nonprofit arm of the donor network Way to Win is working with philanthropic organizations including the Ford Foundation and George Soros' Open Society to raise the money. The network has already donated $50 million this cycle, which has largely gone to groups in battleground states including Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Arizona.
A nonprofit arm of the donor network Way to Win is working with philanthropic organizations including the Ford Foundation and George Soros' Open Society to raise the money. The network has already donated $50 million this cycle, which has largely gone to groups in battleground states including Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Arizona.
Bolton says Trump asked China to help him get reelected
President Donald Trump “pleaded” with China’s Xi Jinping during a 2019 summit to help his reelection prospects, according to a scathing new book by former Trump adviser John Bolton that accuses the president of being driven by political calculations when making national security decisions.
President Donald Trump “pleaded” with China’s Xi Jinping during a 2019 summit to help his reelection prospects, according to a scathing new book by former Trump adviser John Bolton that accuses the president of being driven by political calculations when making national security decisions.
Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
Senate Republicans proposes policing changes in 'Justice Act'
It would establish an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new training and commissions to study law enforcement and race.
It would establish an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new training and commissions to study law enforcement and race.
Trump administration sues to delay release of Bolton book
The Trump administration sued former national security adviser John Bolton on Tuesday to delay the publication of a book that the White House says contains classified information and that is expected to paint an unflattering portrait of the president's foreign policy decision-making.
The Trump administration sued former national security adviser John Bolton on Tuesday to delay the publication of a book that the White House says contains classified information and that is expected to paint an unflattering portrait of the president's foreign policy decision-making.
New Jersey community holds second protest after first ended in racialized, national tension
Protestors gathered Gloucester County, New Jersey where a rural community led a peaceful demonstration after a racialized incident that put small town Franklinville on the spot internationally.
Protestors gathered Gloucester County, New Jersey where a rural community led a peaceful demonstration after a racialized incident that put small town Franklinville on the spot internationally.
Trump reschedules campaign rally after Juneteenth uproar
“Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out of respect for this Holiday.”
“Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out of respect for this Holiday.”