Nov 18 Democrats' Southern victories could affect redistricting By David A. Lieb, Associated Press In Louisiana, Republicans who already controlled the state House and Senate had hoped to consolidate power by defeating Edwards, or else obtain a two-thirds majority in both legislative chambers that would allow them to override his vetoes. Neither occurred. Continue reading
Nov 18 Chief justice orders delay in House fight for Trump financial records By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Chief Justice John Roberts is ordering an indefinite delay in the House of Representatives’ demand for President Donald Trump’s financial records. Continue reading
Nov 18 House Democrats are investigating whether Trump lied to Mueller By Associated Press The news came from the House of Representatives’ top lawyer who also urged judges on Monday to order the release of still-secret material from the special counsel's investigation. Continue reading
Nov 18 Will this week's impeachment witnesses make a direct link to Trump? By Daniel Bush This week House impeachment investigators will hear from several witnesses who worked on U.S. policy towards Ukraine -- including one official who was on the July 25 call between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Continue reading
Nov 18 Trump is backing off banning flavored e-cigarettes By Jonathan Lemire, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Lobbyists, conservative groups and Republican lawmakers have warned Trump that a vaping crackdown could cost him with voters. Continue reading
Nov 18 Read Jennifer Williams' full closed-door testimony to impeachment investigators By Associated Press Jennifer Williams is among the staffers who took notes during Trump's July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Continue reading
Nov 18 Read Tim Morrison's full closed-door testimony in the impeachment probe By Associated Press Morrison testified that U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland told him President Donald Trump wanted Ukraine's president to announce investigations that would help him politically. Continue reading
Nov 18 Buttigieg touts military service but is wary of overstating role By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press The South Bend, Indiana, mayor is leaning hard on his seven-month deployment as an intelligence officer in Afghanistan as a powerful credential. Continue reading
Nov 18 Trump says he will 'consider' testifying in impeachment probe By Associated Press In a pair of tweets, Trump says he will “strongly consider” an offer by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to testify before the House impeachment panel. Continue reading
Nov 18 AP sources: Ukraine's Zelensky was feeling pressure from Trump administration By Desmond Butler, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting in which he sought advice on how to navigate the difficult position he was in, according to two people with knowledge of the briefings. Continue reading