Politics

Papadopoulos says Justice has 'airtight' case against Brennan, Comey in Russia probe
Papadopoulos says Justice has 'airtight' case against Brennan, Comey in Russia probe
George Papadopoulos, the former 2016 Trump campaign staffer targeted in the FBI's probe of the campaign's purported links to Russia, said he thinks the Justice Department has an airtight...
Trump says tariffs based on 'common sense,' 'deficits' and 'very substantial facts'
Trump says tariffs based on 'common sense,' 'deficits' and 'very substantial facts'
President Trump said Wednesday that he used 'common sense' to calculate the steep tariffs he slapped on countries unless they can broker new trade deals with the United States....
African leaders pitch Trump on U.S. investment opportunities as president seeks to curb foreign aid
African leaders pitch Trump on U.S. investment opportunities as president seeks to curb foreign aid
President Trump told the leaders of five African nations on Wednesday that he wants to rebuild relationships with their countries that are based more on trade and less on...
Democrats' bills requiring ICE agents to be identifiable show they 'hate our country,' Trump says
Democrats' bills requiring ICE agents to be identifiable show they 'hate our country,' Trump says
President Trump said Democratic Sens. Alex Padilla and Cory Booker hate America because of their new bill calling for immigration agents to have a legible ID and no face...
Trump says Brennan, Comey 'crooked as hell,' may have to 'pay the price'
Trump says Brennan, Comey 'crooked as hell,' may have to 'pay the price'
President Trump said John Brennan and James Comey might have to "pay a price" for their possible wrongdoing amid the Russia hoax. Source link
D.C. mayor unsure what Trump meant by 'testing' idea of federal takeover of District
D.C. mayor unsure what Trump meant by 'testing' idea of federal takeover of District
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday that she doesn't "know what's behind" President Trump saying that his administration is "testing" the idea of assuming control of the city. ...
Trump sends tariff letters to more countries
Trump sends tariff letters to more countries
President Trump unveiled a new round of tariff letters to more countries on Wednesday, warning they'll be hit with higher levies on imported goods in August if they fail...
Poll: Most Americans approve of Supreme Court rulings on transgender youth, LGBTQ story time
Poll: Most Americans approve of Supreme Court rulings on transgender youth, LGBTQ story time
A new poll shows that most Americans approve of recent Supreme Court rulings allowing states to ban gender-transition treatment for minors, parents to opt out of LGBTQ story time...
Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA
Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA
Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin "phasing out" the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to "wean off of FEMA" and "bring...
Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies at 91
Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies at 91
Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete, who served as the state's chief executive for six years and was later jailed for corruption, has died. He was 91. Source...
Wisconsin Republican compares himself to Trump as he launches his bid for governor
Wisconsin Republican compares himself to Trump as he launches his bid for governor
A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a "Wisconsin First" agenda. ...
Former White House doctor pleads the Fifth in House probe of Biden's cognitive decline
Former White House doctor pleads the Fifth in House probe of Biden's cognitive decline
Former White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor refused to answer questions from House lawmakers investigating the alleged cover-up of President Biden's cognitive decline, asserting his right under the Fifth...