Oprah ‘quietly figuring out’ how to wield her political clout in 2020
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey, whose opinions can get millions of fans to try a new diet or turn a book into an international best-seller, is figuring out which Democratic candidate she will endorse in the crowded 2020 U.S. presidential race.Powered by WPeMatico
House panel seeks Justice Department probe of Trump backer Prince
A U.S. congressional committee has asked the Justice Department to investigate Trump backer Erik Prince for possible crimes, the panel's chairman said, adding there was strong evidence he lied to U.S. lawmakers probing Russia. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump sues Deutsche Bank, Capital One to try to block Democratic subpoenas
President Donald Trump, his three oldest children and the Trump Organization have sued Deutsche Bank AG and Capital One Financial Corp to try to block them from responding to subpoenas issued by U.S. congressional Democrats seeking financial records. Powered by...
Joe Biden to kick off presidential bid with speech to union workers
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will hold his first event as a presidential candidate in Pittsburgh on Monday, speaking before union members whose endorsements may be key in the primary race. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump accuses New York state of trying to ‘take down’ NRA
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday accused New York state officials of trying to "take down" the National Rifle Association as the powerful gun rights group faces internal divisions and allegations of financial improprieties. Powered by WPeMatico
Former Senator Lugar, nuclear nonproliferation champion, dies at 87
Centrist Republican Richard Lugar, a soft-spoken foreign policy powerhouse who championed nuclear nonproliferation during 36 years in the U.S. Senate, died on Sunday at age 87.Powered by WPeMatico
Trump Fed pick Moore cites smear campaign, won’t withdraw: ABC
U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to fill a vacant seat at the Federal Reserve said on Sunday a smear campaign was being waged against him, after past writings and comments about women sparked renewed criticism by Democratic lawmakers. Powered by WPeMatico
Democratic presidential candidates seek union support at workers’ forum
Six Democratic presidential hopefuls declared their support for American workers and a $15 federal minimum wage on Saturday as they seek the backing of labor unions in their battle to become the candidate to take on Republican President Donald Trump next year. Powered...
Trump pulling U.S. out of U.N. arms treaty, heeding NRA
President Donald Trump told the National Rifle Association on Friday he was pulling the United States out of an international arms treaty signed in 2013 by then-President Barack Obama but opposed by the NRA and other conservative groups. Powered by WPeMatico
Democratic 2020 candidate Moulton says Sanders, Warren too liberal to beat Trump
U.S. congressman Seth Moulton, one of 20 Democrats running for president, criticized rivals Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren on Friday, saying they were so liberal they risked handing President Donald Trump a second White House term. Powered by WPeMatico