NY poised to close loophole aimed at possible Trump pardons
A presidential pardon for federal crimes won't be enough to clear a person of similar state charges under legislation poised for passage in New York.
A presidential pardon for federal crimes won't be enough to clear a person of similar state charges under legislation poised for passage in New York.
California sues to block Trump administration from canceling $1B funding for high-speed rail
California has sued to block the administration of President Donald Trump from cancelling nearly $1 billion for the state's high-speed rail project.
California has sued to block the administration of President Donald Trump from cancelling nearly $1 billion for the state's high-speed rail project.
In Pennsylvania, Trump touts 2020 chances, swipes at Biden
President Donald Trump voiced confidence Monday in his ability to win a repeat victory in Pennsylvania in 2020 and took a fresh swipe at one of his leading Democratic rivals, telling rallygoers that native son Joe Biden had abandoned them by representing Delaware in the Senate.
President Donald Trump voiced confidence Monday in his ability to win a repeat victory in Pennsylvania in 2020 and took a fresh swipe at one of his leading Democratic rivals, telling rallygoers that native son Joe Biden had abandoned them by representing Delaware in the Senate.
Trump tells ex-counsel McGahn to defy congressional subpoena
President Donald Trump directed former White House Counsel Don McGahn to defy a congressional subpoena, citing a Justice Department legal opinion that McGahn would have immunity from testifying about his work as a close Trump adviser.
President Donald Trump directed former White House Counsel Don McGahn to defy a congressional subpoena, citing a Justice Department legal opinion that McGahn would have immunity from testifying about his work as a close Trump adviser.
McGahn to skip hearing as Democrats debate next steps
A lawyer for former White House counsel Donald McGahn says he'll follow the president's directive and skip Tuesday's House Judiciary hearing, leaving the Democrats without yet another witness — and a growing debate within the party about how to respond.
A lawyer for former White House counsel Donald McGahn says he'll follow the president's directive and skip Tuesday's House Judiciary hearing, leaving the Democrats without yet another witness — and a growing debate within the party about how to respond.
In Pennsylvania, Trump touts 2020 chances, swipes at Biden
President Donald Trump voices confidence in his ability to win a repeat victory in Pennsylvania in 2020 and takes a fresh swipe at one of his leading Democratic rivals, telling rallygoers that native son Joe Biden had abandoned them by representing Delaware in the Senate.
President Donald Trump voices confidence in his ability to win a repeat victory in Pennsylvania in 2020 and takes a fresh swipe at one of his leading Democratic rivals, telling rallygoers that native son Joe Biden had abandoned them by representing Delaware in the Senate.
Harris wants to fine companies that pay men more than women
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is unveiling a pay inequity proposal that aims to close the gender pay gap by holding corporations accountable when men are paid more than women.
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is unveiling a pay inequity proposal that aims to close the gender pay gap by holding corporations accountable when men are paid more than women.
Trump warns Iran not to threaten US or it will face 'end'
President Donald Trump warned Iran early on Monday not to threaten the United States again or it'll face its "official end," shortly after a rocket landed near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad overnight.
President Donald Trump warned Iran early on Monday not to threaten the United States again or it'll face its "official end," shortly after a rocket landed near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad overnight.
Stacey Abrams, female presidential candidates rally against anti-abortion laws
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams has gathered the top female presidential candidates in a call for action against a number of antiabortion laws that have been passed in the states.
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams has gathered the top female presidential candidates in a call for action against a number of antiabortion laws that have been passed in the states.
2020 hopeful Inslee says $9T climate plan will boost economy
Democratic presidential candidate Jay Inslee is pitching a $9 trillion-plus climate action plan that he touts as an economic renaissance and scientific necessity, putting the Washington governor at the forefront of White House hopefuls pushing for sweeping action to combat the causes and effects of a warming planet.
Democratic presidential candidate Jay Inslee is pitching a $9 trillion-plus climate action plan that he touts as an economic renaissance and scientific necessity, putting the Washington governor at the forefront of White House hopefuls pushing for sweeping action to combat the causes and effects of a warming planet.
Federal appeals court rules against Trump on ending DACA
A federal appeals court ruled Friday the Trump administration acted in an "arbitrary and capricious" manner when it sought to end an Obama-era program that shields young immigrants from deportation.
A federal appeals court ruled Friday the Trump administration acted in an "arbitrary and capricious" manner when it sought to end an Obama-era program that shields young immigrants from deportation.
Biden calls for national unity at Philadelphia rally
Taking his bipartisan message to pivotal Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is pledging to bridge the deep divide in the country under President Donald Trump and reject the anger that he says is motivating some in his party.
Taking his bipartisan message to pivotal Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is pledging to bridge the deep divide in the country under President Donald Trump and reject the anger that he says is motivating some in his party.
Warren unveils abortion rights platform following new laws
Elizabeth Warren is calling for a series of targeted measures designed to safeguard abortion rights following a flurry of new state laws that dramatically restrict women's ability to terminate pregnancies, moves Democrats have decried as a planned effort to chip away at the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.
Elizabeth Warren is calling for a series of targeted measures designed to safeguard abortion rights following a flurry of new state laws that dramatically restrict women's ability to terminate pregnancies, moves Democrats have decried as a planned effort to chip away at the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.
House approves sweeping bill to expand gay rights
Democrats in the House approved sweeping anti-discrimination legislation Friday that would extend civil rights protections to LGBTQ people by prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The protections would extend to employment, housing, loan applications, education, public accommodations and other areas.
Democrats in the House approved sweeping anti-discrimination legislation Friday that would extend civil rights protections to LGBTQ people by prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The protections would extend to employment, housing, loan applications, education, public accommodations and other areas.
Mayor Bill de Blasio enters 2020 presidential race
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for president, adding his name to an already long list of candidates itching for a chance to take on Donald Trump.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for president, adding his name to an already long list of candidates itching for a chance to take on Donald Trump.
New Trump immigration plan would overhaul green card system
Unveiling a new immigration plan, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wanted to provide a sharp contrast with Democrats, and he did - aiming to upend decades of family-based immigration policy with a new approach that favors younger, "totally brilliant," high-skilled workers he says won't compete for American jobs.
Unveiling a new immigration plan, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wanted to provide a sharp contrast with Democrats, and he did - aiming to upend decades of family-based immigration policy with a new approach that favors younger, "totally brilliant," high-skilled workers he says won't compete for American jobs.
ICE: Man attempts to cross border with unrelated 6-month-old; fraudulent families trend increasing
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said that a Honduran man attempted to cross the border last week with an unrelated 6-month-old infant. ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents said this is the most recent of an increasing trend of fraudulent families at the border.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said that a Honduran man attempted to cross the border last week with an unrelated 6-month-old infant. ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents said this is the most recent of an increasing trend of fraudulent families at the border.
Alabama's governor signs strictest abortion ban in the US
Alabama's Republican governor signed the most stringent abortion legislation in the nation Wednesday, making performing an abortion a felony in nearly all cases.
Alabama's Republican governor signed the most stringent abortion legislation in the nation Wednesday, making performing an abortion a felony in nearly all cases.
Food stamps could be used at restaurants in Illinois if proposed bill becomes law
Food stamps could be used at restaurants in Illinois if a bill proposed by the House becomes law.
Food stamps could be used at restaurants in Illinois if a bill proposed by the House becomes law.
Pennsylvania's campaign trail draws Trump, Biden and Pence
Pennsylvania's 2020 campaign trail is seeing more traffic.
Pennsylvania's 2020 campaign trail is seeing more traffic.