Jul 09 Appeals court says Trump can’t block critics on Twitter By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The federal appeals court said the First Amendment calls for more speech, rather than less, on matters of public concern. Continue reading
Jul 09 Trump defends Acosta but says he will look into Epstein plea deal By Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats are demanding that President Donald Trump's labor secretary quit because he helped craft a secret 2008 plea deal that let a wealthy financier avoid prison after allegations of molesting teenage girls. Continue reading
Jul 09 Two-time presidential candidate Ross Perot dies at 89 By David Koenig, Associated Press A family spokesman said Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot died early Tuesday. Continue reading
Jul 09 White House adviser says Trump hasn’t spoken to Epstein in years By Associated Press White House counselor Kellyanne Conway says Trump told her on Tuesday that he hasn't spoken with or seen Epstein in 10 or 15 years. Continue reading
Jul 09 Amy McGrath is running for Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat By Michael Tackett, Associated Press McGrath is a Marine combat aviator who narrowly lost a House race to an incumbent Republican in Kentucky last year. Continue reading
Jul 09 Billionaire Tom Steyer announces he is running for president By Associated Press Steyer announces his candidacy in a video Tuesday, reversing course after deciding earlier this year that he would forgo a presidential bid. Continue reading
Jul 09 Trump lashes out at Britain’s ambassador for a second day By Danica Kirka, Associated Press UK Prime Minister Theresa May has stood by Kim Darroch after the release of the documents where the ambassador described Trump as "wacky" and a "pompous fool."… Continue reading
Jul 09 Latest ‘Obamacare’ challenge goes before appeals court in New Orleans By Kevin McGill, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press At issue is whether Congress effectively rendered it unconstitutional in 2017 when it zeroed out the tax imposed on those who chose not to buy insurance. Continue reading
Jul 08 How Trump’s environmental record compares to his claims By Kate Grumke President Donald Trump painted himself as a steward of the environment, arguing that his policies promote clean air and water while also helping grow the economy. Continue reading
Jul 08 Watch 3:05 2020 field loses a contender as Swalwell drops out By Yamiche Alcindor As 2020 Democratic presidential candidates campaigned this weekend, issues of racial justice dominated the conversation. Former Vice President Joe Biden apologized for controversial comments about working with segregationists, while several other hopefuls outlined plans to boost the economic position of… Continue watching