Recount adds to Florida’s reputation for bungling elections

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Mark Toepfer came to this spit of sand on the Tampa Bay shore to soak up the sun, drink aRead More

Abrams ends Georgia governor bid, says she’ll file lawsuit

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Stacey Abrams ended 10 days of post-election drama in Georgia’s closely watched and even more closely contested race for governor Friday,Read More

Trump says written responses go to Mueller team next week

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he “very easily” answered written questions from special counsel Robert Mueller, though he speculated that the questions hadRead More

Pence, Xi trade barbs in speeches at Pacific summit

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence traded barbs in speeches at a summit ofRead More

Trump says he ‘very easily’ answered Mueller questions

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he “very easily” answered written questions from special counsel Robert Mueller, though he speculated that the questions hadRead More

Supreme Court challenge filed to Whitaker appointment

WASHINGTON (AP) — A prominent Washington lawyer is leading an effort to lure the Supreme Court into the dispute over the appointment of Matthew WhitakerRead More

Trump honors GOP donor, 6 others with presidential award

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday recognized a major Republican Party donor and six other “extraordinary Americans” with the Presidential Medal of Freedom,Read More

Political ‘veteran’ at age 36 eyed for Trump chief of staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nick Ayers could almost be confused for a college fraternity brother as he flashes a broad grin in a selfie taken with Mike PenceRead More

Pelosi has ‘candid’ talk with potential rival for speaker

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi met privately Friday with her top potential rival for House speaker, Rep. Marcia Fudge, as the Democratic leader works toRead More

Trump says he answered written questions in Mueller probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has answered written questions from special counsel Robert Mueller but hasn’t yet submitted them. Trump told reportersRead More