Oct 17 Watch 9:55 How the Trump impeachment inquiry and Senate trial could unfold There was confusion around the words of the Trump administration’s acting chief of staff Thursday. Mick Mulvaney first connected the delay of military aid to Ukraine with an investigation into a DNC server in 2016 but then said the two… Continue watching
Oct 17 WATCH: Energy Secretary Perry resigning at end of year, Trump says By Jill Colvin, Kevin Freking, Matthew Daly, Associated Press Energy Secretary Rick Perry was traveling with Trump to Texas when he told Trump of his decision aboard Air Force One. Perry is under scrutiny over the role he played in the president's dealings with Ukraine, which are currently the… Continue reading
Oct 17 Watch 3:28 Congress mourns Elijah Cummings, veteran lawmaker and civil rights advocate Veteran Congressman Elijah Cummings of Maryland died early Thursday at age 68, after suffering long-standing health problems. The Baltimore Democrat was a highly regarded figure in both political parties, known for his advocacy on civil rights issues. Cummings was chair… Continue watching
Oct 17 Trump lawyer distances legal team from Mulvaney comments By Associated Press President Trump's personal attorney Jay Sekulow issued a one-sentence statement that said, "The President's legal counsel was not involved in acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney's press briefing."… Continue reading
Oct 17 Will Warren's bet against big money pay off? By Jessica Yarvin When Warren vowed in February to rely only on smaller donations, that pledge was only for the primary. But now her campaign says the decision would extend to the general election, if she is the nominee. Continue reading
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