Sep 21 Iran's Guard says ready for 'any scenario' amid U.S. standoff By Amir Vahdat, Associated Press Iran has denied involvement in the Sept. 14 attack on major oil sites in Saudi Arabia, which was initially claimed by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Continue reading
Sep 21 Trump says he had 'perfectly fine' call with Ukraine leader By Jonathan Lemire, Michael Balsamo, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President Donald Trump urged the new leader of Ukraine this summer to investigate the son of former Vice President Joe Biden, a person familiar with the matter said. Democrats condemned what they saw as a clear effort to damage a… Continue reading
Sep 20 Judge orders Trump to give deposition in protesters' lawsuit By Associated Press New York State Supreme Court Judge Doris Gonzalez of the Bronx denied Trump's effort to quash a subpoena, ordering him to videotape a deposition for the trial before jury selection begins Sept. 26. Continue reading
Sep 20 Yemen rebels say they're halting attacks on Saudi Arabia By Associated Press One week ago, Houthis claimed responsibility for a strike that crippled a key oil facility in the kingdom. Continue reading
Sep 20 WATCH: U.S. imposes sanctions against Iran national bank President Donald Trump also signaled Friday that he's not inclined to authorize an immediate military strike on Iran in response to the attacks on the Saudi oil industry, saying he believes showing restraint "shows far more strength" and he wants… Continue reading
Sep 20 WATCH: Trump holds joint news conference with Australian prime minister President Donald Trump told reporters Friday at the White House that the U.S. did Europe a "tremendous favor" by leading the fight to force the Islamic State from the last of the territory it held in Syria. Continue reading
Sep 19 Key Senate panel approves $250 million for election security By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The House has passed significantly broader election security legislation, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell opposes the measure and has discouraged the Senate Rules Committee from acting on a companion bill. Continue reading
Sep 19 Court calls U.S. 'enhanced interrogation techniques' torture By Associated Press Abu Zubaydah has been held without charge since September 2006 at the detention center on the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Continue reading
Sep 19 Gunmaker Colt suspends production of AR-15 for civilian market By Associated Press Colt's C.E.O. Dennis Veilleux said in a statement that the company remains committed to the Second Amendment and is adapting to consumer demand. Continue reading
Sep 19 WATCH: Schiff says whistleblower complaint may involve Trump By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Because President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence is refusing to turn over to Congress an urgent whistleblower complaint by claiming privileged information, Schiff said he believes the complaint "likely involves the president or people around him."… Continue reading