The numbers prove it: Trump’s Obama fixation is getting worse
He made up a story about President Barack Obama trying “11 times” to call Kim Jong Un. He expressed suspicion of Obama’s…
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Columnist sues Trump and says he defamed her over sexual assault claim
Longtime magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll on Monday sued President Donald Trump for defamation over what she says were his lies denying her public…
Continue Reading Adoring fans and raising a child with autism: Andrew and Evelyn Yang share what’s behind his unlikely run
Andrew Yang couldn’t wait for his warm up act to finish. “I think I’m going to go up there before the song is over just to like…
Continue Reading Kellyanne Conway just took ‘alternative facts’ to a whole new level
The same White House aide who coined the term “alternative facts” is at it again. Asked Sunday by CNN’s Dana Bash whether she felt…
Continue Reading Washington Post: Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle declines White House visit saying he ‘just can’t do it’
Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle has declined to visit the White House Monday for a ceremony honoring his team’s historic World Series win,…
Continue Reading Buttigieg on his sexuality and black voters: Americans capable of ‘moving past old prejudices’
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg said Monday that he believes people are capable of “moving past old prejudices” when…
Continue Reading Try not to get dizzy: Trump makes four different arguments about his Ukraine call in 74 words
President Donald Trump’s defenses of his actions often change over time. They rarely change quite as head-spinningly fast as they did on…
Continue Reading All four White House officials scheduled for House inquiry depositions Monday won’t testify
All four White House officials who are scheduled to give depositions on Monday during the House’s impeachment inquiry won’t show up, as a…
Continue Reading Trump exposes and exploits holes in the traditional nation-state
The Ukraine scandal appears to be another case of President Donald Trump’s breathtaking inability to distinguish the public interest from his…
Continue Reading Why ‘Betomania’ didn’t translate to the national stage
Beto O’Rourke left his political magic in Texas. The former congressman’s stunning rise and sudden fall ended Friday night in Iowa, when…
Continue Reading Jimmy Carter tells church service he is ‘absolutely and completely at ease’ with death
Former President Jimmy Carter said Sunday that he found he “was absolutely and completely at ease with death” after doctors told him in…
Continue Reading The whistleblower’s lawyer made Republicans an offer. Will they refuse?
An attorney for the anonymous whistleblower said Sunday he offered to have Republican lawmakers submit questions to his client directly without…
Continue Reading Lawyer says whistleblower willing to answer written questions from Republicans
Mark Zaid, an attorney for the anonymous whistleblower whose allegations about President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine ignited the House…
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Ethics complaint filed against El Paso City Council member Cassandra Hernandez
EL PASO, Texas — An ethics complaint has been filed against District 3 El Paso city Rep. Cassandra Hernandez. The complaint alleges Hernandez…
Continue Reading The 5 top 2020 stories you need to know this week
With 92 days until the Iowa caucuses and a record number of Democratic candidates, the 2020 election is already in full swing. Every Sunday, outline…
Continue Reading White House aide refusing to testify was on the Trump-Ukraine call when Mulvaney wasn’t
The House committees leading the impeachment inquiry are hoping to hear from Robert Blair, an assistant to President Donald Trump and senior adviser…
Continue Reading Booing Trump is giving him what he deserves
Another sporting event, another cascade of boos hurled at President Donald Trump. Though booing of politicians is not that unusual, it sure seems…
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Impeachment proceedings could be a gift to US enemies
The House of Representatives voted to formalize impeachment proceedings on Thursday, and they have a heavy slate of witnesses scheduled for testimony…
Continue Reading Sanders criticizes Warren’s health care plan: ‘I think we have a better way’
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized his 2020 presidential rival Sen. Elizabeth Warren‘s funding plan for “Medicare For All,”…
Continue Reading It’s one year until the 2020 election. Here are 10 numbers you need to know
In exactly one year, Americans will head to the ballot boxes to vote in presidential, Senate and gubernatorial elections. Here are 10 numbers…
Continue Reading Polls: Biden, Warren and Sanders lead Democrats
Three new national polls find that former Vice President Joe Biden and Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are leading the pack of Democratic…
Continue Reading Kellyanne Conway says ‘I don’t know’ if Trump held up Ukraine military aid
White House senior counselor Kellyanne Conway said Sunday that she does not know if President Donald Trump withheld US military aid to Ukraine, but…
Continue Reading Judge grants temporary restraining order against policy set to deny visas for immigrants who couldn’t afford health insurance
A judge in Oregon granted a temporary restraining order Saturday against a policy that would have denied immigrants a visa unless they can prove they…
Continue Reading Trump preps to welcome some of the Washington Nationals to the White House
Here are the stories our panel of top political reporters have on their radar, in this week’s “Inside Politics” forecast. 1. White…
Continue Reading Yang supports ‘Medicare for All’ label but would keep private insurance option
Businessman Andrew Yang said he supports “Medicare for All” but would keep the option of private insurance, in stark contrast to Sen.…
Continue Reading Trump met with loud boos, some cheers at UFC fight in New York
President Donald Trump was met with loud, sustained boos and some cheers as he entered Madison Square Garden for the Ultimate Fighting Championship…
Continue Reading Trump obeys Seinfeld’s law
“My parents didn’t want to move to Florida,” Jerry Seinfeld used to say in his standup routines, “but they’re in their…
Continue Reading Top aide to White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney refuses to testify before House impeachment inquiry
A top aide to White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, Robert Blair, has refused to testify in the House impeachment inquiry of President Donald…
Continue Reading Fact-checking Eric Trump’s claim The Trump Organization has no business ties overseas
President Donald Trump’s business is back in the spotlight. Less than a week after the President reversed course on his plan to host next…
Continue Reading Mueller interview notes obtained by CNN show Trump’s push for stolen emails
President Donald Trump and other top 2016 Trump campaign officials repeatedly privately discussed how the campaign could get access to stolen…
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