Politics

Trump sought Australia’s help on Russia probe origins

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

Justice spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said Trump made the calls on Barr's behalf.

Pompeo was on Trump-Ukraine call, officials say

By Associated Press

It was the first confirmation that a Cabinet official was on the call in which Trump pressed President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate Hunter Biden's membership on the board of a Ukrainian gas company.

Rudy Giuliani subpoenaed over Trump whistleblower complaint

By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

House Democrats have subpoenaed President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani for documents related to his interactions with Ukrainian officials.

These Supreme Court cases could reveal the justices’ deepest disagreements

By Marcia Coyle

The justices largely succeeded last term in keeping a relatively low profile following the bitter Justice Kavanaguh confirmation battle. That feat will be difficult to match this year.

Sanders calls for ‘income inequality’ tax on businesses

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

Sen. Bernie Sanders' proposal would raise taxes 0.5 percentage points on companies paying top executives more than 50 times the median salaries of workers.

GOP Rep. Collins resigns ahead of expected guilty plea

By Tom Hays, Associated Press

Collins is facing charges that he illegally leaked confidential information about a biopharmaceutical company to his son.

McConnell says he’d have ‘no choice’ but to take up impeachment if House acts

By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

The Senate majority leader told CNBC on Monday that the Senate rules require him to take up the articles of impeachment if the House approves them.

Trump suggests Democrats are committing treason. Here’s what the Constitution says

By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

President Donald Trump threw a new round of counter-punches against his opponents Monday by hammering home the suggestion that they should be arrested and charged with treason.