Democrats Slam Trump for Openness to Election Info from Foreign Powers
Democrats are expressing alarm after U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about accepting information about electoral opponents from foreign powers and said such activity would not amount to interference…
US Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen Resigns
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned after 16 months on the job and immense pressure from the White House and public over the situation along…
Trump Calls for Ending Aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras Over Migrants
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration wants to halt funding to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, the State Department confirmed Saturday. “We are carrying out the president’s direction and ending [fiscal…
Partial US Government Shutdown Enters 17th Day
The partial U.S. government shutdown entered its 17th day Monday with no end in sight. President Donald Trump is still demanding more than $5 billion to build a wall…
James Comey to Testify Before House Committee
House Republicans are set to interview former FBI Director James Comey behind closed doors Friday, the last time before they cede power to Democrats in January. The committee subpoenaed…
Senators Call for Possible Delay After Kavanaugh Accuser Comes Forward
A number of senators, including several Republicans, are calling for a possible delay in the nomination vote for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after a woman publicly alleged Kavanaugh…
US Threatens Sanctions if ICC Investigates Afghan War Crimes Allegations
The Trump administration threatened sanctions Monday if the International Criminal Court in The Hague carries out an investigation into allegations of war crimes by U.S. military and intelligence personnel in…
Unchecked Northern California Fire Claims Sixth Life
The wildfire burning almost unchecked in Northern California has claimed it’s sixth victim. At a news conference Sunday, Shasta County Sheriff Tom Bosenko said the victim, who was not identified,…
Trump Warns Iranian President ‘Never Threaten the US’
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to “never threaten the United States,” in a Twitter comment that came shortly after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
