Oct 17 ‘He lied.’ Ohio voters struggle after Trump promised jobs By Daniel Bush Trump’s economic promises helped him carry Ohio in 2016. But as voters in this critical swing state state turn their attention to the 2020 election, many say they’re increasingly frustrated with Trump’s record on economic issues. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Trump held up Ukraine aid in part over election probe, Mulvaney says The White House is acknowledging that President Donald Trump asked Ukraine's leader to investigate his country's role in meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: G-7 will be held at Trump resort in Miami, Mulvaney says By Kevin Freking, Bernard Condon, Associated Press President Donald Trump's suggestion that his Miami golf resort host next year's Group of Seven summit became a reality Thursday, sparking an outcry from critics who called it the most blatant example yet of him using the power of his… Continue reading
Oct 17 Read Sondland’s full opening remarks on Trump impeachment inquiry Gordon Sondland told lawmakers on Thursday that he was disappointed Trump directed him to work with Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani. Continue reading
Oct 17 How Rep. Elijah Cummings is being remembered By Associated Press Family, friends and fellow politicians are honoring Elijah Cummings' legacy after his death at age 68. Continue reading
Oct 17 In remarks on Ukraine, Sondland distances himself from Trump By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Gordon Sondland is the latest in a series of witnesses to be interviewed behind closed doors by lawmakers. Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch 11:59 Syria and impeachment put Trump on defensive as House condemns pullout President Trump on Wednesday dismissed criticism of his withdrawal from northeast Syria and the ensuing Turkish incursion, but a bipartisan vote in the House condemned his action. The fallout comes as another key witness testified in the impeachment inquiry. Amna… Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch 12:19 Warren becomes debate target as moderates vie for breakout At Tuesday’s Democratic presidential debate in Ohio, attacks on Sen. Elizabeth Warren started early and came from all sides, particularly from more moderate voices. But the candidates did agree on one thing: support for the impeachment inquiry. Yamiche Alcindor reports,… Continue watching
Oct 16 Contentious meeting at the White House ends in Dems walking out By Robert Burns, Associated Press After the House condemnation vote, the congressional leaders of both parties went to the White house for a briefing, which grew contentious, with Trump and Pelosi trading jabs. The Democrats said they walked out when the meeting devolved into an… Continue reading
Oct 16 Read Trump’s full letter to Turkey’s Erdogan: ‘Don’t be a tough guy. Don’t be a fool!’ By Yasmeen Alamiri President Donald Trump wrote a letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan saying that he can "destroy" the Turkish economy if Erdogan does not "work out a deal," presumably over the country's continued attacks on the Kurds in northern Syria. Continue reading