Trump defends decision to abandon Kurdish allies in Syria
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday cast his decision to abandon Kurdish fighters in Syria as fulfilling a campaign promise to withdraw fromRead More
EU ambassador to be deposed as impeachment inquiry rolls on
For only the fourth time in U.S. history, the House of Representatives has started a presidential impeachment inquiry. House committees are trying to determine ifRead More
Democrats issue subpoenas to Esper, White House budget chief
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats leading an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine issued subpoenas Monday to Defense Secretary Mark Esper and acting WhiteRead More
As impeachment looms, GOP revolts against Trump on Syria
NEW YORK (AP) — They may have his back on impeachment, but some of President Donald Trump’s most loyal allies are suddenly revolting against hisRead More
Federal judge hears case to restore vote to Florida felons
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The latest clash over Florida’s ballot box began playing out Monday in a federal courtroom, where a judge is considering whetherRead More
GE freezes pensions for 20K workers in bid to trim debt pile
NEW YORK (AP) — General Electric is freezing the pension plans of about 20,000 of its workers and offering pension buyouts to 100,000 former employeesRead More
Minnesota Rep. Omar files for divorce from husband
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has filed for divorce from her husband, citing an “irretrievable breakdown” of her marriage. The freshman Democrat filedRead More
Judge says she couldn’t refuse convicted ex-cop a hug
DALLAS (AP) — The judge who gave a hug and Bible to a former Dallas police officer after she was sentenced to 10 years in prison forRead More
Sanders releases campaign finance plan while recuperating
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders is unveiling a major campaign finance plan, continuing his 2020 presidential bid even as he’s at home recuperating from a heart attack.Read More
First lady calls for end of e-cigarette marketing to youth
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Melania Trump is calling on companies to stop marketing e-cigarettes to children, saying they’re addictive and dangerous. The first lady –Read More