Sep 18 Trump names hostage envoy Robert O'Brien as new national security adviser By Associated Press President Donald Trump tapped O'Brien to replace John Bolton who departed the post last Monday. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 5:14 News Wrap: Taliban attacks kill at least 48 in Afghanistan In our news wrap Tuesday, Taliban suicide bombers killed at least 48 people and wounded scores more in two separate attacks in Afghanistan, one of which targeted President Ashraf Ghani’s election rally. The second deadly blast occurred near the U.S. Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 7:43 Lewandowski frustrates Democrats with short responses in House Judiciary Committee hearing Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Ahead of his appearance, the White House had instructed Lewandowski to discuss only matters covered in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report -- and indeed, Lewandowski… Continue watching
Sep 17 Trump reveals short list for national security adviser By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday he's considering five people to replace ousted National Security Adviser John Bolton. Continue reading
Sep 17 Netanyahu's annexation plans face opposition, but not from his political rival By Bryan Wood The day before Israelis headed to the ballot box, the prime minister appeared to try to win last-minute support by pledging to extend sovereignty on all settlements within the West Bank, including "sites that have security importance or are important… Continue reading
Sep 17 WATCH: Lewandowski said President Trump asked him to urge then-AG Sessions to oversee Russia investigation By Associated Press He said, "I didn't think the president asked me to do anything illegal." Under questioning later by Louisiana Democrat Hank Johnson, Lewandowski confirmed as "accurate" that Trump had asked him to deliver the message. Continue reading
Sep 17 President Trump calls former campaign aide Lewandowski's testimony 'beautiful' By Associated Press Trump tweeted from Air Force One: "Such a beautiful Opening Statement by Corey Lewandowski! Thank you Corey!"… Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: Corey Lewandowski testifies before Congress By Mary Clare Jalonick, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The first impeachment hearing held by House Democrats Tuesday quickly turned hostile as their sole witness, former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, stonewalled many of their questions and declared they were "focusing on petty and personal politics."… Continue reading
Sep 16 White House orders 2 former aides to defy House subpoenas By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The White House has instructed two former aides to President Donald Trump not to appear at a House Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, saying Rick Dearborn and Rob Porter are "absolutely immune" from testifying at what the panel is calling its… Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 10:13 How tensions over Saudi oil attacks could 'spiral out of control' Airstrikes on Saudi oil facilities over the weekend disrupted markets and increased tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. blames Tehran for the attacks and has reportedly shared intelligence with Saudi Arabia to back up the assertion. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching