US wants to build more tents at border to detain migrants
The Trump administration wants to open two new tent facilities to temporarily detain up to 1,000 parents and children near the southern border, as advocates sharply criticize the conditions inside the tents already used to hold migrants.
The Trump administration wants to open two new tent facilities to temporarily detain up to 1,000 parents and children near the southern border, as advocates sharply criticize the conditions inside the tents already used to hold migrants.
Trump celebrates with ‘Game of Thrones' style 'Game Over' tweet ahead of redacted Mueller report
President Donald Trump is celebrating the upcoming release of a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russia's 2016 election interference.
President Donald Trump is celebrating the upcoming release of a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russia's 2016 election interference.
Barr to discuss redacted Mueller report before lawmakers get a copy
The special counsel's report on Russian meddling in the 2016 election and any Trump campaign involvement is set for release Thursday. Democrats are already criticizing Attorney General William Barr for scheduling a news conference an hour or two ahead of the report's release to lawmakers and the public. They say that gives President Donald Trump's attorney general an opportunity to...
The special counsel's report on Russian meddling in the 2016 election and any Trump campaign involvement is set for release Thursday. Democrats are already criticizing Attorney General William Barr for scheduling a news conference an hour or two ahead of the report's release to lawmakers and the public. They say that gives President Donald Trump's attorney general an opportunity to...
Cory Booker talks new tax credit plan during Iowa visit
Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker on Monday proposed a significant expansion of the earned income tax credit that he said would lower the annual tax bill for almost half of American taxpayers.
Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker on Monday proposed a significant expansion of the earned income tax credit that he said would lower the annual tax bill for almost half of American taxpayers.
Warren unveils plan for fossil fuel leasing on public lands
Elizabeth Warren is vowing to prohibit new fossil fuel leasing on public lands if she's elected president, one of several new energy proposals she rolled out on Monday before a campaign swing in two Western states.
Elizabeth Warren is vowing to prohibit new fossil fuel leasing on public lands if she's elected president, one of several new energy proposals she rolled out on Monday before a campaign swing in two Western states.
Bernie Sanders releases 10 years of long-awaited tax returns
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday released 10 years of his long-anticipated tax returns as he campaigns for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday released 10 years of his long-anticipated tax returns as he campaigns for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
William Weld says he is seeking GOP nomination for president in 2020
William Weld, a former governor of Massachusetts who two years ago ran for vice president on the Libertarian Party ticket, on Monday became the first Republican to challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 primaries.
William Weld, a former governor of Massachusetts who two years ago ran for vice president on the Libertarian Party ticket, on Monday became the first Republican to challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 primaries.
Mueller's redacted Trump-Russia report now expected Thursday
The Justice Department expects to make a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation public Thursday morning, a spokeswoman said Monday.
The Justice Department expects to make a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation public Thursday morning, a spokeswoman said Monday.
Trump says migrants to go to 'sanctuary cities'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump now says that his proposal to send migrants to so-called sanctuary cities is taking effect. Trump is tweeting that, "Those Illegal Immigrants who can no longer be legally held in custody will be, subject to Homeland Security, given to Sanctuary Cities and States!"
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump now says that his proposal to send migrants to so-called sanctuary cities is taking effect. Trump is tweeting that, "Those Illegal Immigrants who can no longer be legally held in custody will be, subject to Homeland Security, given to Sanctuary Cities and States!"
Omar says more death threats coming since Trump pushed video
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Ilhan Omar says she's faced increased death threats since President Donald Trump spread around a video that purports to show her being dismissive of the 2001 terrorist attacks. "This is endangering lives," she said, accusing Trump of fomenting right-wing extremism. "It has to stop."
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Ilhan Omar says she's faced increased death threats since President Donald Trump spread around a video that purports to show her being dismissive of the 2001 terrorist attacks. "This is endangering lives," she said, accusing Trump of fomenting right-wing extremism. "It has to stop."
Trump reelection campaign raises $30M in first quarter
President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is set to report that it raised more than $30 million in the first quarter of 2019, edging out his top two Democratic rivals combined, according to figures it provided to The Associated Press.
President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is set to report that it raised more than $30 million in the first quarter of 2019, edging out his top two Democratic rivals combined, according to figures it provided to The Associated Press.
'Mayor Pete' joins 2020 Dem race as face of new generation
Pete Buttigieg, the little-known Indiana mayor who has risen to prominence in the early stages of the 2020 Democratic presidential race, made his official campaign entrance Sunday by claiming the mantle of a youthful generation ready to reshape the country.
Pete Buttigieg, the little-known Indiana mayor who has risen to prominence in the early stages of the 2020 Democratic presidential race, made his official campaign entrance Sunday by claiming the mantle of a youthful generation ready to reshape the country.
Biden to campaign as extension of Obama's political movement
Joe Biden is finalizing the framework for a White House campaign that would cast him as an extension of Barack Obama's presidency and political movement.
Joe Biden is finalizing the framework for a White House campaign that would cast him as an extension of Barack Obama's presidency and political movement.
2020 candidate Warren proposes new tax on corporate profits
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is proposing a new tax on corporate profits that's designed to prevent business giants from taking advantage of the existing tax code to effectively pay a zero rate.
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is proposing a new tax on corporate profits that's designed to prevent business giants from taking advantage of the existing tax code to effectively pay a zero rate.
Booker returns to Newark to recharge his 2020 campaign
Mired in the 2020 pack, Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker returned on Saturday to the city where he earned his political chops, hoping for a surge as he undertakes a two-week tour around the country and expressing confidence to supporters that he, like the country he wants to lead, "will rise."
Mired in the 2020 pack, Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker returned on Saturday to the city where he earned his political chops, hoping for a surge as he undertakes a two-week tour around the country and expressing confidence to supporters that he, like the country he wants to lead, "will rise."
Trump campaign eyes chances to vie for states lost in 2016
President Donald Trump loves to recount how his 2016 campaign defied expectations to pierce the vaunted Democratic “blue wall.” For 2020, he’s looking to do one better.
President Donald Trump loves to recount how his 2016 campaign defied expectations to pierce the vaunted Democratic “blue wall.” For 2020, he’s looking to do one better.
House sets April 23 deadline for Trump tax returns
A top House Democrat on Saturday ratcheted up his demand for access to President Donald Trump's tax returns, telling the IRS that the law clearly gives Congress a right to them.
A top House Democrat on Saturday ratcheted up his demand for access to President Donald Trump's tax returns, telling the IRS that the law clearly gives Congress a right to them.
Trump talks of releasing migrants in Dem cities
President Donald Trump says he is strongly considering releasing "Illegal Immigrants" into Democratic strongholds to punish congressional foes for inaction on the border- just hours after White House and Homeland Security officials insisted the idea had been rejected as fast as it had been proposed.
President Donald Trump says he is strongly considering releasing "Illegal Immigrants" into Democratic strongholds to punish congressional foes for inaction on the border- just hours after White House and Homeland Security officials insisted the idea had been rejected as fast as it had been proposed.
Rick Scott donates salary to Puerto Rico hurricane relief efforts
Sen. Rick Scott announced he will be donating the first quarter of his salary to help hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
Sen. Rick Scott announced he will be donating the first quarter of his salary to help hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
Barr says 'I think spying did occur' on Trump campaign
Attorney General William Barr said Wednesday he is reviewing the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation, declaring he believed the president's campaign had been spied on and wanted to make sure proper procedures were followed.
Attorney General William Barr said Wednesday he is reviewing the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation, declaring he believed the president's campaign had been spied on and wanted to make sure proper procedures were followed.