Politics

Obama calls Trump's decision to leave Iran deal a 'serious mistake'

By Associated Press

Obama's administration brokered the deal. He says Tuesday that Trump's decision to withdraw is "misguided," especially because Iran has been complying.

House oversight panel to subpoena Trump appointee over citizenship question on 2020 Census

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

John Gore, acting assistant attorney general, was scheduled to testify Tuesday as the committee reviewed the Census Bureau's readiness for the 2020 Census. He did not attend the hearing.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is en route to North Korea ahead of summit, Trump says

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Tuesday afternoon that Pompeo will be arriving in the country shortly and has meetings scheduled.

Drug distributors missed suspicious opioid sales to West Virginia, lawmakers say

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

The responses by drug executives ranged from apologies to explanations to finger-pointing at the federal Drug Enforcement Administration for not doing enough in its role as overseer of sales of legally controlled substances.

WATCH: Sessions says 'zero-tolerance' policy may split families at border

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

A "zero-tolerance" policy toward people who enter the United States illegally may cause families to be separated while parents are prosecuted, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Monday.

What to watch in Tuesday's GOP Senate primaries

By Jessica Yarvin

Republican Senate candidates are vying Tuesday to win primaries in three states w vulnerable Democratic incumbents. Here's what to watch in the West Virginia, Ohio and Indiana GOP Senate primaries.

North Korea's Kim meets China's president ahead of Trump summit

By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a northern Chinese port city and pledged his continuing commitment to denuclearization ahead of his expected summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, state media said Tuesday.

Iran president warns of 'problems' as Trump decision on nuclear deal looms

By Amir Vahdat, Nasser Karimi, Associated Press

Iran's president on Tuesday warned the country could face "some problems," just hours before President Donald Trump was to announce whether he is pulling America out of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Local judges recuse themselves in Roy Moore lawsuit against accusers

By Associated Press

All six judges in an Alabama county have recused themselves from presiding over the lawsuit filed by failed U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore against some of the women who accused him of sexual misconduct.

Manhattan DA to probe abuse allegations against New York AG Schneiderman

By Deepti Hajela, Associated Press

The Manhattan District Attorney's office is investigating allegations of physical violence against women by New York Attorney General Eric Schniederman, who held himself out as a champion of women and a liberal foil to President Donald Trump.