Karen Pence to teach at religious school that bans LGBTQ students, parents, employees
Second lady Karen Pence is under fire for accepting a teaching position at a school in Northern Virginia that reportedly bans gay students, parents and employees.
Second lady Karen Pence is under fire for accepting a teaching position at a school in Northern Virginia that reportedly bans gay students, parents and employees.
Pelosi asks Trump to reschedule State of the Union until shutdown ends
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has asked President Donald Trump to postpone his State of the Union address to the nation -- set for Jan. 29 -- until the government reopens.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has asked President Donald Trump to postpone his State of the Union address to the nation -- set for Jan. 29 -- until the government reopens.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand jumps into 2020 presidential race
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand entered the growing field of 2020 Democratic presidential contenders Tuesday, telling television host Stephen Colbert that she's launching an exploratory committee.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand entered the growing field of 2020 Democratic presidential contenders Tuesday, telling television host Stephen Colbert that she's launching an exploratory committee.
Wolf prepares to begin second term as Pennsylvania governor
A second term kicks off Tuesday for Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, a battle-tested and perhaps more pragmatic politician who overcame tough first-term budget fights to regain voters' confidence and sweep to an easy re-election win.
A second term kicks off Tuesday for Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, a battle-tested and perhaps more pragmatic politician who overcame tough first-term budget fights to regain voters' confidence and sweep to an easy re-election win.
High drama, few results as Trump warns of 'long' shutdown
Staring down the next deadline to pay federal workers, the White House shifted tactics, trying to bypass House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to negotiate with rank-and-file lawmakers even as President Donald Trump dug in for a prolonged shutdown.
Staring down the next deadline to pay federal workers, the White House shifted tactics, trying to bypass House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to negotiate with rank-and-file lawmakers even as President Donald Trump dug in for a prolonged shutdown.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appointed to panel overseeing financial sector
(FOX NEWS) - Self-described socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced on Twitter late Tuesday that she will join California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters on the influential House Financial Services Committee, which oversees Wall Street and the housing industry.
(FOX NEWS) - Self-described socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced on Twitter late Tuesday that she will join California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters on the influential House Financial Services Committee, which oversees Wall Street and the housing industry.
Trump's AG pick to face questions on his Russia probe views
President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general on Tuesday defended his decision to send an unsolicited memo to the Justice Department criticizing an aspect of the special counsel's Russia investigation, saying he was simply trying to warn senior Justice Department officials against "stretching a statute" to conclude that the president had obstructed justice.
President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general on Tuesday defended his decision to send an unsolicited memo to the Justice Department criticizing an aspect of the special counsel's Russia investigation, saying he was simply trying to warn senior Justice Department officials against "stretching a statute" to conclude that the president had obstructed justice.
Dems rebuff Trump invite, thwarting effort to bypass Pelosi
The White House says rank-and-file House Democrats have declined President Donald Trump's invitation for a White House lunch as the administration tries to build support for funding the border wall with Mexico amid the government shutdown.
The White House says rank-and-file House Democrats have declined President Donald Trump's invitation for a White House lunch as the administration tries to build support for funding the border wall with Mexico amid the government shutdown.
Shutdown becomes longest federal closure in US history
As the partial government shutdown slipped into the record books Saturday, members of Congress had left town, no negotiations were scheduled and President Donald Trump tweeted into the void.
As the partial government shutdown slipped into the record books Saturday, members of Congress had left town, no negotiations were scheduled and President Donald Trump tweeted into the void.
Trump's AG nominee defends memo criticizing Mueller probe
President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general on Tuesday defended his decision to send an unsolicited memo to the Justice Department criticizing an aspect of the special counsel's Russia investigation, saying he was simply trying to warn senior Justice Department officials against "stretching a statute" to conclude that the president had obstructed justice.
President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general on Tuesday defended his decision to send an unsolicited memo to the Justice Department criticizing an aspect of the special counsel's Russia investigation, saying he was simply trying to warn senior Justice Department officials against "stretching a statute" to conclude that the president had obstructed justice.
Rep. Steve King removed from House committees after racist comments
Veteran Republican Rep. Steve King will be blocked from committee assignments for the next two years after lamenting that white supremacy and white nationalism have become offensive terms.
Veteran Republican Rep. Steve King will be blocked from committee assignments for the next two years after lamenting that white supremacy and white nationalism have become offensive terms.
Gov. Murphy to give speech detailing 1st year in office
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is set to deliver his first state of the state address.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is set to deliver his first state of the state address.
Julián Castro vows to champion health care, housing during 2020 bid
Former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro introduced himself to Iowa Democrats on Monday night as a champion for universal health care and affordable housing as he indicated he was close to launching a run for the presidency.
Former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro introduced himself to Iowa Democrats on Monday night as a champion for universal health care and affordable housing as he indicated he was close to launching a run for the presidency.
AP Fact Check: Trump pokes Pelosi for trip she did not take
President Donald Trump accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of partying on a beach in Puerto Rico - with lobbyists, no less - while he sat in the White House over the weekend ready to work out a deal to end the federal shutdown. It's not true.
President Donald Trump accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of partying on a beach in Puerto Rico - with lobbyists, no less - while he sat in the White House over the weekend ready to work out a deal to end the federal shutdown. It's not true.
Joe Biden's brother says family members voted for Trump, ‘felt slighted' by Clinton
Frank Biden, younger sibling of former Vice President Joe Biden, reportedly said that some members of the family “felt slighted” by 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and instead decided to cast their ballots for Donald Trump.
Frank Biden, younger sibling of former Vice President Joe Biden, reportedly said that some members of the family “felt slighted” by 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and instead decided to cast their ballots for Donald Trump.
Report: $20M donated for border wall via veteran's GoFundMe page may be refunded
GoFundMe could be returning more than $20 million in donations to help fund a U.S.-Mexico border wall if donors don't redirect their funds to a newly created nonprofit, reports said Friday.
GoFundMe could be returning more than $20 million in donations to help fund a U.S.-Mexico border wall if donors don't redirect their funds to a newly created nonprofit, reports said Friday.
Selective shutdown? Trump tries to blunt impact, takes heat
The government shutdown is wreaking havoc on many Americans: Hundreds of thousands of federal employees don't know when they'll see their next paycheck, and low-income people who rely on the federal safety net worry about whether they'll make ends meet should the stalemate in Washington carry on another month.
The government shutdown is wreaking havoc on many Americans: Hundreds of thousands of federal employees don't know when they'll see their next paycheck, and low-income people who rely on the federal safety net worry about whether they'll make ends meet should the stalemate in Washington carry on another month.
Prominent New Jersey GOP official indicted on tax charges
The head of one of New Jersey's most powerful Republican county organizations has been indicted on tax charges.
The head of one of New Jersey's most powerful Republican county organizations has been indicted on tax charges.
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AP Fact Check: Trump falsely claims Obama support for border wall
With the deceptive use of a video, President Donald Trump on Thursday heartily thanked his White House predecessor for supporting his policy at the Mexican border. Barack Obama has offered no such support; only criticism.
With the deceptive use of a video, President Donald Trump on Thursday heartily thanked his White House predecessor for supporting his policy at the Mexican border. Barack Obama has offered no such support; only criticism.