Oct 18 Buttigieg removes attorney from fundraiser after backlash By Brian Slodysko, Errin Haines, Associated Press For months, Buttigieg has faced criticism over his handling of race as mayor of South Bend, Indiana, a city with a history of segregation where decades of simmering tension erupted this summer when a white police officer shot and killed… Continue reading
Oct 18 Funeral services for Rep. Elijah Cummings set for Oct. 25 By Associated Press Services for the Maryland Democrat are scheduled for Oct. 25 at New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore. Continue reading
Oct 18 Trump says Europe is willing to take IS prisoners in Syria By Zeke Miller, Associated Press At the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said U.S. troops are continuing their withdrawal from northern Syria. Continue reading
Oct 18 Biden faces pressure from centrist Dems worried about Warren's rise By Bill Barrow, Steve Peoples, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Some Democrats have concerns about the rise of Elizabeth Warren, long viewed by current and former elected officials, big donors and veteran strategists as too liberal to beat Trump. Continue reading
Oct 18 Can Pete Buttigieg, cool and cerebral, connect with voters? By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press "Sometimes I think I'm misread because I'm laidback," Buttigieg said. "I'm misread as being bloodless."… Continue reading
Oct 18 Trump bashes Democrats as 'crazy,' unpatriotic at Texas rally By Jill Colvin, Kevin Freking, Associated Press "Don't kid yourselves," Trump said of the Democrats, "I really don't believe anymore that they love our country."… Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Trump tours Louis Vuitton workshop in Texas By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Looking to promote new jobs, President Trump toured the Louis Vuitton plant in Alvarado with his elder daughter, Ivanka. Continue reading
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