Oct 16 Cherokee Nation says Warren is ‘undermining tribal interests’ with DNA test By Associated Press A Cherokee Nation official said Monday that DNA tests are useless to determine tribal citizenship. Continue reading
Oct 16 Democrats lead Republicans on fundraising ahead of midterms By Bill Barrow, Brian Slodysko, Chad Day, Associated Press Democrats lead Republicans in the money race in many of the key Senate and House campaigns three weeks ahead of midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. Continue reading
Oct 15 Watch 3:38 News Wrap: Syrian rebels evacuate demilitarized zone In our news wrap Monday, rebels pulled back from a demilitarized zone that was established in a deal that prevented a Syrian government offensive against Idlib province. Meanwhile, the country’s primary checkpoint with Jordan opened for the first time in… Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch 7:47 Amy Walter and Tamara Keith on President Trump’s shifting campaign strategy Amy Walter and Tamara Keith join Judy Woodruff to weigh in on President Trump’s shifting campaign strategy, voter enthusiasm, Elizabeth Warren’s DNA test release and what may lie ahead in 2020. Continue watching
Oct 15 Federal budget deficit surges to highest level in 6 years at $779 billion By Josh Boak, Associated Press The Treasury Department said Monday that the deficit climbed $113 billion from fiscal year 2017. Continue reading
Oct 15 Sessions creates task force targeting MS-13 gangs, drug cartels By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Attorney General Jeff Sessions created a new task force aimed at zeroing in on the three of the world's most notorious drug cartels and the brutal MS-13 street gang, already considered a top priority for federal law enforcement. Continue reading
Oct 15 Trump says climate change not a hoax, but not sure of its source By Associated Press In an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" that aired Sunday night, Trump said he doesn't want to put the U.S. at a disadvantage in responding to climate change. Continue reading
Oct 15 Elizabeth Warren releases DNA analysis as evidence of Native American heritage By Associated Press An analysis conducted by a Stanford University professor concluded Warren's ancestry is mostly European but also strongly supports the existence of a Native American ancestor. Continue reading
Oct 15 Trump says Saudi king ‘denies any knowledge’ of missing journalist By Hope Yen, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump also said he is dispatching Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to the region. Continue reading
Oct 15 GOP plays blame game while fighting to save House majority By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The Republican operatives and spending patterns by both sides indicate GOP defeat in as many as a dozen House races — halfway to the number Democrats need to seize the House majority this fall. Dozens more seats are in play. Continue reading