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Erdogan to meet with Pence and Pompeo

October 16, 2019 5:14 PM CNN

Despite earlier reports to the contrary, Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are expected to meet with Turkish President…

Can we admit Donald Trump has no idea what he’s talking about?

October 16, 2019 4:41 PM CNN

At a photo op with the Italian President on Wednesday, President Donald Trump was asked about his decision to remove American troops from northern…

Obama endorses Trudeau for reelection ahead of Canadian vote

October 16, 2019 4:36 PM CNN

Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday tweeted his support for Justin Trudeau, urging Canadians to reelect their Prime Minister in Monday’s…

Justice Department announces takedown of the ‘largest’ Darknet child pornography site

October 16, 2019 4:30 PM CNN

The Justice Department announced Wednesday the takedown of what it calls the largest Darknet child pornography site, along with charges against the…

Former State adviser says Pompeo was silent on Yovanovitch ouster

October 16, 2019 4:17 PM CNN

Former State Department senior adviser Michael McKinley testified Wednesday that he repeatedly asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for a show of…

The best way for Democrats to beat Trump

October 16, 2019 4:14 PM CNN

A few weeks ago, I spent an afternoon in Reno, Nevada, picketing with members of the United Auto Workers outside a General Motors facility. While GM…

McConnell previews Senate impeachment trial and speculates it could end by Christmas

October 16, 2019 4:10 PM CNN

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell gave a preview of how a possible impeachment trial in the chamber would be conducted in a closed-door lunch…

Supreme Court debates life without parole sentence in DC sniper case

October 16, 2019 3:34 PM CNN

Nearly two decades after Lee Boyd Malvo engaged in a serial sniper shooting spree that terrorized Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia and…

Graham calls Syria decision ‘biggest mistake’ of Trump presidency

October 16, 2019 3:10 PM CNN

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican and at times a close ally of President Donald Trump, sharply criticized the President on Wednesday…

Day after debate, Elizabeth Warren’s campaign says it’s reviewing ‘other revenue options’ for Medicare for All

October 16, 2019 3:07 PM CNN

Elizabeth Warren’s campaign said on Wednesday that it is studying a range of options for paying for “Medicare for All,” leaving…

Ken Cuccinelli’s rise at the Department of Homeland Security

October 16, 2019 2:58 PM CNN

Since his arrival at the Department of Homeland Security, Ken Cuccinelli’s bold style and abundant press engagements have fueled both his…

Trump trashes Graham over criticism of Syria policy

October 16, 2019 2:30 PM CNN

President Donald Trump slammed one of his key allies on Capitol Hill, Sen. Lindsey Graham, over his approach to Turkey’s incursion in Syria.…

Trump meeting was ‘a stunt,’ says bereaved parents’ spokesman

October 16, 2019 2:21 PM CNN

The grieving parents of a British teenager say they are “extremely angry” and feel they have been “taken advantage of” after…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar to endorse Bernie Sanders, who announces plan to visit Rashida Tlaib in Detroit

October 16, 2019 2:18 PM CNN

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota are endorsing Sen. Bernie Sanders for president, several sources told CNN.…

The worst news for Joe Biden Tuesday had nothing to do with the debate

October 16, 2019 2:12 PM CNN

Just as Joe Biden — and the rest of the 11 Democratic contenders — were rounding the final turn in the fourth presidential debate on…

Half a million students would lose free school lunches under food stamp rule changes, USDA says

October 16, 2019 2:06 PM CNN

The Trump administration has acknowledged that its proposed changes to the food stamp program could leave nearly 500,000 children without access to…

Matthew Shepard’s parents have sharp words for William Barr in speech delivered at DOJ event

October 16, 2019 2:01 PM CNN

The family of Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old Wyoming man killed in a brutal homophobic attack in 1998, had sharp words for Attorney General William…

Chelsea Clinton says she will not run for retiring House Democrat’s seat

October 16, 2019 1:56 PM CNN

Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton on Wednesday dispelled rumors of a potential run for Congress to replace retiring Democratic New York Rep. Nita…

House approves resolution opposing Trump administration Syria troop withdrawal

October 16, 2019 1:37 PM CNN

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a resolution opposing the Trump administration’s move to withdraw US forces from Syria. The…

ProPublica: Trump Organization fudged revenue and occupancy figures on buildings to reduce tax bill for financial gain

October 16, 2019 1:31 PM CNN

President Donald Trump’s real estate business reported different financial figures for two of his Manhattan properties to lenders than to New…

Trump claims Turkish incursion into Syria ‘has nothing to do with us’ and Kurds are ‘not angels’

October 16, 2019 1:02 PM CNN

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Turkey’s incursion of northern Syria “has nothing to do with us” and added that former…

Las Cruces Congresswoman Torres Small continues to outraise her New Mexico GOP foes

October 16, 2019 12:55 PM KVIA ABC-7

Democratic U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small continues to outraise her Republican opponents in southern New Mexico’s closely watched U.S. House…

Pompeo: Trump ‘makes decisions and then absorbs data and facts’

October 16, 2019 12:42 PM CNN

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday deflected when asked whether there was a broader strategy behind President Donald Trump’s actions…

Federal investigation of Rudy Giuliani includes counterintelligence probe

October 16, 2019 12:33 PM CNN

For months, investigators looking into Rudy Giuliani’s business dealings in Ukraine have dug into everything from possible financial…

Frustration on Syria mounts from Republicans during ‘heated’ Esper meeting

October 16, 2019 12:31 PM CNN

Defense Secretary Mark Esper faced tough questions Wednesday during a meeting on Capitol Hill with Republican lawmakers who have grown frustrated…

Cuomo signs law that allows NY to prosecute those pardoned by a President

October 16, 2019 12:17 PM CNN

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on Wednesday that will allow the state to prosecute people who have received a presidential pardon for…

Debate coach: A star emerged from the Democratic debate

October 16, 2019 12:07 PM CNN

In Tuesday night’s Democratic presidential debate, I’m afraid most of the candidates blended into the stage for me at some point. But…

Trump’s impeachment defense game is absurd

October 16, 2019 10:44 AM CNN

President Donald Trump and his supporters are in the exploratory phase of the impeachment defense game, trying various excuses on for size and hoping…

Fourth man allegedly involved in Ukrainian campaign finance scheme in custody

October 16, 2019 10:08 AM CNN

David Correia, one of the four men charged last week in an alleged campaign finance scheme involving associates of President Donald Trump’s…

A senior adviser to Mike Pompeo just resigned. Now he’s testifying in the impeachment probe

October 16, 2019 10:03 AM CNN

Michael McKinley is testifying Wednesday behind closed doors as part of the House Democrats’ impeachment probe — less than a week after…