Beto O’Rourke Sets New Fundraising Records
El Paso Democrat Beto O’Rourke, the underdog challenger to Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, recently burnished his grass-roots credentials by completing a tour of all 254 counties in Texas.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces Legislation Establishing Cybersecurity Apprentice Program
Jackson Lee—“The House Committee on Homeland Security is one of the essential entities at the forefront of protecting our nation and its people from terrorist threats and attacks, by securing our land borders, ports of entry, and cyberspace. Cyberspace is …
Fight to raise minimum wage wins court victory in Birmingham
A federal appeals court delivered a surprising victory Wednesday to supporters of the Fight for $15 campaign when it ruled that a lawsuit challenging the abolishment of a minimum wage hike can go forward.
White House fixes Trump-Putin transcript error after key question omitted
After more than a week of questions, the White House has corrected a key omission in its official transcript of President Donald Trump's news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
'Orange is the New Black' still confined by prison-riot plot
Along with "House of Cards," "Orange is the New Black" helped put Netflix on the map as an original programming destination. The show enters its sixth season, however, looking like a fashion that's faded out of style, one that hasn't …
Pompeo defiant in clash over Trump-Putin summit
Bipartisan frustration was on display Wednesday as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle grilled a defiant Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on President Donald Trump's summits with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un during …
Trump and top European leader agree to work toward zero tariffs
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker agreed to work toward eliminating tariffs and barriers on trade, reducing tensions for now in a brewing trade war.
President Trump to Campaign for Barletta in Wilkes-Barre Twp.
President Donald Trump is set to visit our area next week.
Defense bill offers harsh words for Russia and China
The final version of the 2019 defense bill offers harsh words for Russia and China, keeping in place restrictions that prevent the US military from cooperating with Moscow.
Iran shoots back at Trump: 'Color us unimpressed'
Iran has shot back at US President Donald Trump, dismissing his all-caps Twitter warning that the country would suffer consequences if it continued to threaten the US, saying it was unimpressed by the late-night tweet.
Florida man could avoid charges in fatal shooting because of 'stand your ground' law
Florida's "stand your ground" law could save a man from prosecution after he fatally shot another man following a heated argument over a parking space at a convenience store.
Global Champions: Show jumping heads to Canada in 2019
Show jumping's Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League will head to Montreal, Canada, for the first time in September 2019.
How well does Francesco Molinari know ... Francesco Molinari?
On Sunday, Francesco Molinari's life changed forever. After victory at the Open Championship, he was no longer just Molinari the golfer; but Molinari the major winner.
Wyden: Trump is starting an 'enemies list' with efforts to strip security clearances
Sen. Ron Wyden accused President Donald Trump of assembling an "enemies list" of critics through his efforts to strip a half-dozen national security officials of their security clearances.
Trump moves to silence critics
President Donald Trump's latest gambit to choke off the flow of information for past spy chiefs who have criticized him is a disturbing move that again exposes an imperious streak out of place in American democracy.
