Politics

WATCH: Trump says U.S. will declare North Korea a state sponsor of terror

By Catherine Lucey and Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The president said Monday that the designation will impose further penalties on the country. He called it a long overdue step and part of the U.S. "maximum pressure campaign" against the North.

White House says it's open to scrapping health care provision from tax bill

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The White House says it’s willing to strike a health care provision from Senate legislation to cut taxes and overhaul the tax code if the provision becomes an impediment to passing one of President Donald Trump’s top legislative priorities.

Second woman accuses Al Franken of improper conduct

By Kyle Potter, Associated Press

A second woman has accused Minnesota Sen. Al Franken of improper conduct, saying he put his hand on her bottom as they posed for a picture at the Minnesota State Fair in 2010 — after he had begun his career…

FBI report on black 'extremists' raises fears of targeting

By Sadie Gurman and Russell Contreras, Associated Press

An FBI report on the rise of black “extremists” is stirring fears of a return to practices used during the civil rights movement, when the bureau spied on activist groups without evidence they had broken any laws.

White House says Trump not stumping for Moore due to 'discomfort' with bid

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

But the president isn't calling on the controversial judge to drop out of the race because the state's voters should decide, the White House says.

Thousands march in show of support for Puerto Rico

By Michael D. Regan

Thousands of people rallied in the nation’s capital on Sunday to protest conditions in Puerto Rico nearly two months after Hurricane Maria ravaged the U.S. territory, leaving millions of American citizens without basic services.

Why some Alabamians are still standing with Moore

By Jay Reeves, Associated Press

Alabama's Christian conservatives see Roy Moore as their champion.

Progressive pastors say Roy Moore unfit for U.S. Senate

By Associated Press

A leading figure among religious liberals says the candidacy of Roy Moore for U.S. Senate is a struggle for the "soul of the nation."…

Democrat tries forcing Trump voter panel to provide records

By Associated Press

A member of President Donald Trump's voter fraud commission is asking a federal judge to issue an injunction to force the group to give him documents about what it is doing.

Allegations against Alabama's Roy Moore dividing GOP women

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Since last week, Moore has been engulfed by accusations of sexual misconduct toward women in their teens when he was a deputy district attorney in his 30s.