Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer pull out of meeting with President Trump
Congress' top Democrats abruptly pulled out of a planned meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday after he declared he didn't 'see a deal' ahead with them on taxes and federal spending, casting doubt on prospects for averting a government shutdown at the end of next week.
Congress' top Democrats abruptly pulled out of a planned meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday after he declared he didn't 'see a deal' ahead with them on taxes and federal spending, casting doubt on prospects for averting a government shutdown at the end of next week.
North Korea fires ballistic missile, South Korea officials say
North Korea abruptly ended a 10-week pause in its weapons testing Tuesday by launching an unidentified missile into the sea, South Korean, Japanese and U.S. officials said, in a move that shuts the door for now on the possibility of a diplomatic opening.
North Korea abruptly ended a 10-week pause in its weapons testing Tuesday by launching an unidentified missile into the sea, South Korean, Japanese and U.S. officials said, in a move that shuts the door for now on the possibility of a diplomatic opening.
McCain: Politicizing Navajo event is an 'insult'
Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona is tweeting that President Donald Trump's "politicizing" of a ceremony honoring Native American veterans was "an insult to their sacrifice."
Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona is tweeting that President Donald Trump's "politicizing" of a ceremony honoring Native American veterans was "an insult to their sacrifice."
First hearing on changing Capitol culture, stopping sex harassment
The most high-profile claims recently bubbled up from Hollywood and its ‘couch culture.’ But sexual harassment will take stage in Northern California on Capitol Hill later on Tuesday, as an assemblywoman convenes the first hearing on changing the legislature’s own underbelly culture.
The most high-profile claims recently bubbled up from Hollywood and its ‘couch culture.’ But sexual harassment will take stage in Northern California on Capitol Hill later on Tuesday, as an assemblywoman convenes the first hearing on changing the legislature’s own underbelly culture.
Sen. Al Franken returns to Capitol Hill amid sexual misconduct allegations
A contrite Al Franken said Monday he knows he 'let a lot of people down' — the people of Minnesota, Senate colleagues and staff — amid accusations of sexually inappropriate behavior. He vowed to try to regain their trust.
A contrite Al Franken said Monday he knows he 'let a lot of people down' — the people of Minnesota, Senate colleagues and staff — amid accusations of sexually inappropriate behavior. He vowed to try to regain their trust.
Franken ashamed, embarrassed amid groping allegations
Minnesota Senator Al Franken said he feels "embarrassed and ashamed" amid allegations that he groped several women, but said he looks forward to returning to work on Monday and gradually regaining voters' trust.
Minnesota Senator Al Franken said he feels "embarrassed and ashamed" amid allegations that he groped several women, but said he looks forward to returning to work on Monday and gradually regaining voters' trust.
George HW Bush now longest-living president
Former President George H.W. Bush reached another milestone Saturday when he became the longest-living commander-in-chief in U.S. history.
Former President George H.W. Bush reached another milestone Saturday when he became the longest-living commander-in-chief in U.S. history.
Conyers stepping aside as House Judiciary Committee head amid harassment allegations, probe
Michigan Rep. John Conyers, under investigation over allegations he sexually harassed female staff members, said Sunday he will step aside as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee while fiercely denying he acted inappropriately during his long tenure in Congress.
Michigan Rep. John Conyers, under investigation over allegations he sexually harassed female staff members, said Sunday he will step aside as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee while fiercely denying he acted inappropriately during his long tenure in Congress.
Trump and Time magazine dispute Person of the Year plans
President Donald Trump says he's not playing ball with Time magazine as it decides its Person of the Year. The magazine counters that Trump has it all wrong.
President Donald Trump says he's not playing ball with Time magazine as it decides its Person of the Year. The magazine counters that Trump has it all wrong.
Trump credits troops, and himself, for military advances
President Donald Trump thanked U.S. troops for their service on Thursday, assuring them "we're really winning" against America's foes as he celebrated Thanksgiving at his private club in Florida and provided lunch for Coast Guard men and women on duty for the holiday.
President Donald Trump thanked U.S. troops for their service on Thursday, assuring them "we're really winning" against America's foes as he celebrated Thanksgiving at his private club in Florida and provided lunch for Coast Guard men and women on duty for the holiday.
Sen. Menendez trial attorney: Expect 'prompt' retrial decision
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- A defense attorney in the trial of Sen. Bob Menendez and a wealthy friend says last week's hung jury reflected the defense's contention that the two men were friends who didn't commit bribery.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- A defense attorney in the trial of Sen. Bob Menendez and a wealthy friend says last week's hung jury reflected the defense's contention that the two men were friends who didn't commit bribery.
Judge declares mistrial in Sen. Menendez trial
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial has ended in a mistrial after the jury said it was hopelessly deadlocked on the charges against the Democrat and his co-defendant.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial has ended in a mistrial after the jury said it was hopelessly deadlocked on the charges against the Democrat and his co-defendant.
Trump labels father of UCLA player an 'ungrateful fool'
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump continued to taunt the father of a UCLA basketball player detained for shoplifting in China Wednesday, calling him an "ungrateful fool." In a series of tweets fired off before dawn on the first day of his Thanksgiving vacation, the president complained yet again that LaVar Ball, father of LiAngelo Ball, hasn't given him credit for the release of...
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump continued to taunt the father of a UCLA basketball player detained for shoplifting in China Wednesday, calling him an "ungrateful fool." In a series of tweets fired off before dawn on the first day of his Thanksgiving vacation, the president complained yet again that LaVar Ball, father of LiAngelo Ball, hasn't given him credit for the release of...
Michigan Rep. Conyers acknowledges sex harassment settlement
DETROIT (AP) - Longtime Michigan Rep. John Conyers acknowledged Tuesday that his office settled a harassment complaint involving a former staffer but said he "vehemently" denies the allegations against him.
DETROIT (AP) - Longtime Michigan Rep. John Conyers acknowledged Tuesday that his office settled a harassment complaint involving a former staffer but said he "vehemently" denies the allegations against him.
Trump discounts accusations against Senate candidate Moore
President Donald Trump discounted allegations of sexual assault against Alabama Republican Senate nominee Roy Moore and said Tuesday that voters should not support Moore's "liberal" rival.
President Donald Trump discounted allegations of sexual assault against Alabama Republican Senate nominee Roy Moore and said Tuesday that voters should not support Moore's "liberal" rival.
2nd woman accuses Sen. Al Franken of improper conduct
A second woman has accused Minnesota Sen. Al Franken of improper conduct, saying he put his hand on her bottom as they posed for a picture at the Minnesota State Fair in 2010 — after he had begun his career in the Senate.
A second woman has accused Minnesota Sen. Al Franken of improper conduct, saying he put his hand on her bottom as they posed for a picture at the Minnesota State Fair in 2010 — after he had begun his career in the Senate.
Trump: US will declare North Korea a state sponsor of terror
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump announced Monday that the U.S. will designate North Korea as a state sponsor of terror amid heightened nuclear tensions on the Korean peninsula.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump announced Monday that the U.S. will designate North Korea as a state sponsor of terror amid heightened nuclear tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Trump: NFL should suspend Raiders' Marshawn Lynch
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says the NFL should suspend Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says the NFL should suspend Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch.
Anti-gay lawmaker resigns after getting caught having sex with a man in his office
An Ohio state lawmaker who was vehemently anti-gay has resigned after he was allegedly caught having sex with a man in his office.
An Ohio state lawmaker who was vehemently anti-gay has resigned after he was allegedly caught having sex with a man in his office.
NJ's next governor to call for raising minimum wage
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Gov.-elect Phil Murphy wants New Jersey to raise the minimum wage.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Gov.-elect Phil Murphy wants New Jersey to raise the minimum wage.