Politics Dec 30 Australian diplomat’s tip a factor in FBI’s Russia probe An Australian diplomat's tip appears to have helped persuade the FBI to investigate Russian meddling in the U.S. election and possible coordination with the Trump campaign.
Politics Dec 30 Transgender people cleared to join military, for now The Justice Department has made clear its proposed ban on transgender military recruits is on hold, meaning their enlistment can start Monday.
Politics Dec 30 Trump administration aims to trim rules on offshore drilling The Trump administration on Friday proposed to rewrite or kill rules on offshore oil and gas drilling that were imposed after the deadly 2010 rig explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Politics Dec 29 Trump says he thinks Robert Mueller ‘will be fair’ President Donald Trump told The New York Times in an interview posted last night that Mueller’s probe — as well as two congressional investigations into the matter — have “angered” his base and “made the base stronger.”…
Politics Dec 28 Judge rejects Roy Moore’s attempt to delay Alabama vote certification Montgomery Circuit Judge Johnny Hardwick on Thursday denied Moore's attempt to delay the certification of votes while Moore's claims of voting irregularities are investigated. Democrat Doug Jones is expected to be certified as the winner Thursday afternoon.
Politics Dec 27 Control of Virginia’s House of Delegates remains unclear after contested race Which party will control Virginia's House of Delegates next year remains far from certain after a Democratic candidate petitioned a court to declare her the winner of a race that is officially tied.
Nation Dec 27 In the heart of Trump Country, his base’s faith is unshaken Despite the president's dismal approval ratings and lethargic legislative achievements, he remains profoundly popular in a Kentucky region badly battered by the collapse of the coal industry.
Nation Dec 27 Singer Joy Villa files sex assault complaint against former Trump aide Corey Lewandowski Villa said she filed the complaint for hitting her twice on her buttocks during a Washington D.C. gathering in November.
Politics Dec 24 Sen. Flake dangles possibility of running against Trump Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona says President Donald Trump is certain to face an independent challenge in the next presidential election.
Politics Dec 24 Trump sends Christmas greetings to U.S. troops abroad President Donald Trump is sending Christmas greetings to U.S. troops stationed around the world.