Apr 24 NRA beset by infighting ahead of its annual convention By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press NRA insiders and longtime observers describe an organization at war with itself over a central question: Has it strayed too far from its original mission of gun safety and outdoor shooting sports and become too political?… Continue reading
Apr 24 Who isn't running for president in 2020 By Alexandra D'Elia With so many declared 2020 candidates, let’s take a look at some of the public figures who many thought might run for president but decided not to throw their hats in the ring. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Trump, first lady speak at drug abuse summit in Atlanta President Donald Trump said his administration has secured $6 billion in federal dollars over two years to fight opioid abuse, but the epidemic won't be solved overnight. Opioid abuse claimed nearly 48,000 American lives in 2017. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Trump says White House to fight all Democrats' subpoenas By Associated Press President Donald Trump says his White House will be "fighting all the subpoenas" issued by House Democrats in their investigations into his administration. Continue reading
Apr 24 White presidential candidates face 'woke litmus test' on race By Errin Haines Whack, Associated Press In a field celebrated for its historic racial and gender diversity, white Democratic candidates are talking about systemic racism and white privilege. Continue reading
Apr 24 Trump says he'll go to Supreme Court if Democrats try to impeach him By Associated Press "I DID NOTHING WRONG," Trump tweeted. He said not only are there no "High Crimes and Misdemeanors," which is one of the bases for impeachment. Continue reading
Apr 24 Castro's sluggish start tests 2020 presidential campaign strategy By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Signs of an upward trajectory have been hard to spot in the former San Antonio mayor's presidential campaign, which returns to Texas on Wednesday. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 7:16 Mueller report reveals how Trump's advisers protected his presidency by saying no Nearly half of the Mueller report focuses on whether President Trump obstructed justice. Though it does not reach a definitive conclusion, it makes clear that Trump was sometimes protected by his advisers’ unwillingness to yield to his demands. Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 6:53 On impeachment, Democrats weigh principle against popularity Democrats in the House and on the 2020 campaign trail are divided on whether to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Trump. While many feel his actions warrant impeachment, there is concern that public sentiment wouldn't support it. But Rep. Jared… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watchdogs open a second ethics probe of top Interior Department officials By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Tuesday's announcement comes a week after news that the same watchdog office was investigating ethics allegations against the agency's newly confirmed chief, David Bernhardt. Continue reading