Oct 19 Body of US Rep. Cummings will lie in state at Capitol By Associated Press The body of the late U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings will lie in state in the National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol next week. Continue reading
Oct 19 Impeachment inquiry puts spotlight on Perry, who shunned it By Ellen Knickmeyer, Matthew Daly, Associated Press Long after more flamboyant colleagues flamed out of President Donald Trump's favor amid ethics scandals, low-profile and folksy Rick Perry survived in the Cabinet in part by steering clear of controversy. Until now. Continue reading
Oct 19 WATCH: ‘I am back,’ Bernie Sanders tells supporters at NYC rally By Associated Press Storming past questions about his health, Bernie Sanders vowed that he's "more ready than ever" to fight for a political revolution — with a little help from new friends — at a rally Saturday that drew thousands to a New… Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 8:00 John Kasich on supporting impeachment and the question Trump voters should ask themselves Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich served in public office for over three decades. But in his new book, “It’s Up to Us,” he calls on the American people to pay less attention to the president and political drama in Washington… Continue watching
Oct 18 Watch 14:06 Shields and Brooks on Trump’s Syria ‘blunder,’ impeachment outlook Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including how the impeachment inquiry is affecting President Trump's support among Republicans, fallout from Trump's handling of northern Syria and… Continue watching
Oct 18 38 people cited for violations in Clinton email probe By Matthew Lee, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The investigation determined dozens of people were "culpable" in 91 cases of sending classified information that ended up in Clinton's personal email, according to a letter sent to Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley this week. Continue reading
Oct 18 Trump taps Rick Perry deputy to replace him at Energy Department By Associated Press Trump tweeted Friday that Dan Brouillette's experience in the area is "unparalleled" and calls him a "total professional."… Continue reading
Oct 18 Clinton implies Republicans want Gabbard as 3rd-party candidate By Hunter Woodall, Associated Press During a podcast appearance this week on Campaign HQ with David Plouffe, the former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee did not mention the Hawaii congresswoman by name, but said she believes the Republicans have "got their eye… Continue reading
Oct 18 Buttigieg removes attorney from fundraiser after backlash By Brian Slodysko, Errin Haines, Associated Press For months, Buttigieg has faced criticism over his handling of race as mayor of South Bend, Indiana, a city with a history of segregation where decades of simmering tension erupted this summer when a white police officer shot and killed… Continue reading
Oct 18 Funeral services for Rep. Elijah Cummings set for Oct. 25 By Associated Press Services for the Maryland Democrat are scheduled for Oct. 25 at New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore. Continue reading