May 19 NATO's top officer doesn't expect more U.S. drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced By Lorne Cook, Emma Burrows, Associated Press The remarks by U.S. Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich follow Trump's surprise announcement of the move early this month. Continue reading
May 19 U.S. government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The one-page document posted to the Department of Justice website Tuesday says the U.S. is “forever barred and precluded” from examining or prosecuting Trump, his sons and the Trump organization’s current tax issues. Continue reading
May 19 What to watch in Georgia's blockbuster primary By Jeff Amy, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Georgia is preparing for a blockbuster primary on Tuesday… Continue reading
May 19 Trump's endorsement put to the test in Tuesday's primaries By Jonathan J. Cooper, Steve Peoples, Associated Press Is there a future in politics for Republicans who buck President Donald Trump?… Continue reading
May 19 Sen. Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even after it cost him his seat By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Cassidy lost his seat in his state’s Republican primary Saturday after Trump endorsed one of his opponents. Continue reading
May 19 WATCH: Vance addresses Paxton endorsement, DOJ fund in White House briefing By Associated Press As he defended the new Justice Department weaponization fund, Vance said unequivocally that neither the president, his administration, nor his family will benefit from the new $1.8 billion pot of money. Continue reading
May 18 Watch 4:34 DOJ creates $1.8 billion fund that could compensate 'targeted' Trump allies By Ali Rogin, Doug Adams The Justice Department said it is creating a nearly $1.8 billion fund that could compensate Trump supporters who say they were wrongly investigated or prosecuted by previous administrations. The announcement came as part of a settlement with President Trump to… Continue watching
May 18 Watch 10:01 'There's an obsession there,' Comey says of Trump after 2nd indictment By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson Former FBI Director James Comey faces a trial on charges he threatened President Trump’s life. The case stems from an Instagram post of shells spelling out “86 47.” It is the second indictment against him and one of several investigations… Continue watching
May 18 U.S. prosecutors drop fraud charges against billionaire Indian businessman Gautam Adani By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The Justice Department said Monday it will no longer pursue charges alleging that he duped investors in a massive solar project in India. Continue reading
May 18 Live Results: Kentucky midterm congressional primaries Kentucky U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Republican House primary Tuesday, becoming the latest Republican lawmaker to anger President Donald Trump and then fall to a primary challenger backed by the president. Continue reading