Oct 16 Trump calls Elizabeth Warren a ‘phony’ over DNA test By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Warren released DNA test results Monday in part to push back against Trump's longstanding taunts about her claims of Native American ancestry. Continue reading
Oct 16 2020 Democrats building ties to power brokers in key states By Steve Peoples, Ken Thomas, Juana Summers, Associated Press Many of the Democratic Party's most ambitious have begun building relationships on the ground in the states most responsible for picking the next presidential nominee. Continue reading
Oct 16 Pompeo meets Saudi king, prince on Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance By Fay Abuelgasim, Suzan Fraser, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press America's top diplomat met on Tuesday with Saudi Arabia's King Salman and his son Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the disappearance and alleged slaying at the kingdom's hands of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi at its consulate in Istanbul. Continue reading
Oct 16 Judge dismisses Stormy Daniels’ defamation suit against Trump By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press In an order handed down Monday, a federal judge said Trump's statement was protected speech under the First Amendment. Continue reading
Oct 16 Florida families still seek people missing in the hurricane By Russ Bynum, Kelli Kennedy, Associated Press Days after the hurricane slammed into the Florida Panhandle, people are struggling to locate friends and loved ones who haven't been heard from. How many are missing seems to be anyone's guess. Continue reading
Oct 16 Democrats lead Republicans on fundraising ahead of midterms By Bill Barrow, Brian Slodysko, Chad Day, Associated Press Democrats lead Republicans in the money race in many of the key Senate and House campaigns three weeks ahead of midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. Continue reading
Oct 15 5 important stories that aren’t about the midterms By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry Washington state just eliminated the death penalty, Hungary bans sleeping in public areas and other stories we're reading now. Continue reading
Oct 15 How to help those affected by Hurricane Michael By Maea Lenei Buhre As recovery from the Category 4 hurricane's destructive path continues, here are ways you can help. Continue reading
Oct 15 Trump visits Florida communities damaged by Hurricane Michael By Deb Reichmann, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump initially saw uprooted trees and houses with blue tarps covering damaged roofs after his helicopter lifted from Eglin Air Force Base near Valparaiso. But the severity of the damage worsened significantly as Trump approached Mexico Beach, a town of… Continue reading
Oct 15 Sessions creates task force targeting MS-13 gangs, drug cartels By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Attorney General Jeff Sessions created a new task force aimed at zeroing in on the three of the world's most notorious drug cartels and the brutal MS-13 street gang, already considered a top priority for federal law enforcement. Continue reading