The Trump administration petitioned the Supreme Court Monday after a federal judge halted the first federal execution — for now — which was scheduled to…
Joe Biden: ‘I don’t need an Obama endorsement’
Joe Biden says he doesn’t need his former boss’s endorsement. In an interview Monday with Politico, the former vice president said having had that post…
Rod Rosenstein ‘horrified’ by James Comey firing
WASHINGTON — Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein told the FBI he was “angry, ashamed, horrified and embarrassed” at the way James Comey was fired…
Inside the Beltway: Mother of the Father of our country
Let us now pay heed to a certain lady who had much influence on the course of U.S. history. Most Americans, however, have not heard…
USMCA, Donald Trump ‘new NAFTA’ trade deal, in doubt as Democrats stand firm
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley said Monday Congress won’t be able to ratify President Trump’s rewrite of the North American trade deal this…
Trump sees military orders modified in Syria, Afghanistan
A seemingly simple order from the commander in chief is often anything but. Nearly a full year after President Trump first said he was withdrawing…
Trump will not participate in impeachment hearing by Judiciary Committee
The White House formally told Capitol Hill Democrats on Sunday that the president and his advisers will not participate in Wednesday’s House Judiciary Committee hearings.…
Florida Democrats announce effort to register 200,000 people to vote before 2020 election
Recent statewide elections in Florida have not gone the Democrats’ way, but the party is convinced a prolonged effort it has started will turn the…
Pete Buttigieg looks to Rev. William Barber to help win over black voters
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — As he labors to win over black voters whose support is vital to his Democratic presidential bid, Pete Buttigieg found a receptive…
Joe Sestak ends campaign for Democratic nomination
Former Rep. Joe Sestak of Pennsylvania ended his longshot campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination Sunday after failing to attract enough support to qualify for…