Key Republican senator says he’ll back Trump’s controversial pick for intel chief
Sen. Richard Burr, the Republican chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told CNN Monday that he will back the nomination of President Donald…
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States launch ‘trusted information’ efforts against fake news on social media
A Facebook account impersonating the Swain County board of elections in North Carolina. Unfounded rumors that Tarrant County, Texas, doesn’t…
Continue Reading Welcome to the grand old Democratic Party
Well, that was fast. In less than a day, the average age of the candidates vying for the White House jumped by some seven years, from about 68 to 75.…
Continue Reading White House pulls nomination of key Pentagon official who questioned legality of Ukraine aid hold
The White House is withdrawing the nomination of Elaine McCusker to be the Pentagon’s comptroller, according to a White House official.…
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McConnell on Ratcliffe for DNI: ‘I’m waiting to see how the committee process goes’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday withheld his judgment on President Donald Trump’s pick of Rep. John Ratcliffe to be the…
Continue Reading Georgia AG’s office closes probe of alleged attempted hack of voter registration system
The Georgia state attorney general’s office said Monday it has ended its investigation into the alleged hacking of Georgia’s voter…
Continue Reading Sanitizer and wipes: California preps for Super Tuesday as coronavirus spreads
Election officials in California said Monday that they are preparing for Super Tuesday with hand sanitizer and wipes, but aren’t expecting any…
Continue Reading The Stop Sanders movement has gone public
In the last 24 hours, the following things have happened in the Democratic presidential race: 1) Former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg…
Continue Reading Doubts over viability of Trump administration’s Taliban deal emerge within hours of signing
Less than 72 hours after the signing of the US-Taliban agreement, questions about the Taliban’s commitment to reduce violence in Afghanistan…
Continue Reading Don’t politicize the coronavirus? It’s way too late for that
On Monday, in an interview with Fox News, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham accused Democrats and the media of trying to politicize the…
Continue Reading READ: FBI documents from special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation
CNN has received another 600 pages of notes from major witness interviews during former special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. Read…
Continue Reading CNN announces interviews with Democratic candidates on eve of Super Tuesday
CNN will conduct extended interviews with four Democratic presidential candidates on the eve of the crucial Super Tuesday contests, when 14 states…
Continue Reading Here are the states voting on Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday is this week, and delegates from 14 states and one US territory are at stake. Tuesday’s contests are the largest to date in terms…
Continue Reading Obamacare arguments put Supreme Court and health care in presidential election spotlight
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to once again become the decider on the future of Obamacare — the controversial law that has become a fabric of…
Continue Reading What’s Pete Buttigieg going to do next?
As Pete Buttigieg took the stage in South Bend, Indiana, to announce his decision to end his 2020 presidential campaign, chants of…
Continue Reading New York Times: Interior official pushes misleading information on climate crisis in agency reports
An Interior Department official pushed misleading information about climate change into the agency’s reports, according to The New York Times,…
Continue Reading Hillary Clinton can be deposed about her emails, judge rules
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton can be deposed for a lawsuit about the State Department’s recordkeeping of her emails, a federal…
Continue Reading Shelters told to report any coronavirus cases among migrant children
The federal agency tasked with caring for unaccompanied migrant children told staff at shelters Monday that children who may have been exposed to or…
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Klobuchar ends 2020 presidential campaign, will endorse Joe Biden at Texas rally
DALLAS, Texas — Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota announced an end to her presidential bid on Monday and will endorse Joe Biden, campaign aides…
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Congresswoman Escobar endorses Joe Biden ahead of Super Tuesday in Texas
EL PASO, Texas — Joe Biden, who has more endorsements from the Texas congressional delegation than any other Democratic presidential candidate,…
Continue Reading Klobuchar cancels campaign event after protesters occupy stage
Sen. Amy Klobuchar‘s campaign canceled a Sunday evening campaign event after dozens of protesters took the stage and would not leave inside a…
Continue Reading Trump defends holding campaign rallies even as coronavirus spreads
President Donald Trump said Monday he thinks it’s “very safe” to continue hosting crowded campaign rallies around the country even…
Continue Reading The Supreme Court is stepping into another Obamacare case. Here’s what that means
The future of the nation’s health care system now lies in the hands of the Supreme Court. The justices announced Monday that they will…
Continue Reading Democrats weigh holding Trump officials in contempt and are torn over Bolton subpoena
House Democrats are quietly discussing moving ahead with punishments for individuals who defied subpoenas in President Donald Trump’s…
Continue Reading Supreme Court leaves Trump bump stock ban in place
The Supreme Court left in place on Monday President Donald Trump’s ban on bump stocks, turning away an appeal from owners of the device and gun…
Continue Reading The power, and limits, of Pete Buttigieg’s ‘press-friendly strategy’
Pete Buttigieg reached the top tier of Democratic presidential candidates through a combination of skill, substance, timing, and savvy media…
Continue Reading Supreme Court asked to let ‘faithless electors’ vote their own way
Members of the Electoral College get their authority from the US Constitution, not states, and shouldn’t be punished for voting their…
Continue Reading Top US General says military preparing for all coronavirus scenarios, including potential pandemic
Top US military officials said the US military is planning for all scenarios as it faces the coronavirus, including a pandemic should the spread of…
Continue Reading Supreme Court will decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act sometime next term, presumably after the election
The Supreme Court announced Monday it will decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act sometime next term, presumably after the presidential election.…
Continue Reading Obama congratulates Biden but is not yet endorsing anyone
Former President Barack Obama did something this weekend that he’s been unable to do so far in the Democratic primary race: Call former Vice…
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