Trump calls top aide Kellyanne Conway’s spouse ‘husband from hell’ in Twitter brawl
U.S. President Donald Trump refused to let go of his feud with White House aide Kellyanne Conway's spouse on Wednesday, calling George Conway a "husband from hell" and prompting Conway to renew his accusation that Trump is mentally unfit for his office. Powered by...
In early campaigning, 2020 Democrats try out tactics for taking on Trump
In the most polarized political environment in decades, Democratic voters want to know how their eventual nominee will match up against President Donald Trump in the November 2020 general election. Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. Supreme Court gives Trump victory on immigration detention
The Supreme Court on Tuesday endorsed the U.S. government's authority to detain immigrants awaiting deportation anytime - potentially even years - after they have completed prison terms for criminal convictions, handing President Donald Trump a victory as he pursues...
Trump renews attack alleging social media’s political bias
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused social media platforms Facebook, YouTube and Twitter of favoring his Democratic opponents over him and his fellow Republicans. Powered by WPeMatico
Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis in rehab following stroke
Rock 'n' roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis has been discharged from a hospital to a rehabilitation center in Memphis, Tennessee, two weeks after suffering a stroke, his publicist said on Monday, quoting his doctor as saying Lewis is expected to fully recover.Powered by...
Why an unbuilt Moscow Trump tower caught Mueller’s attention
An intriguing area of focus in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into the Kremlin's role in the 2016 U.S. election is a proposed Moscow real estate deal that Donald Trump pursued while running for president despite denying at the time any links to Russia....
Democrat O’Rourke presidential bid draws $6.1 million in first 24 hours
Beto O'Rourke raised more than $6.1 million within 24 hours of announcing his candidacy for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, his campaign said on Monday, highlighting his fundraising prowess in a crowded field. Powered by WPeMatico
Dick Dale, surf guitar pioneer, dies at 81
Dick Dale, who became known as "king of the surf guitar" with a twangy rapid-fire, reverb-heavy sound that he said recreated what he heard in his head while riding the waves, has died at 81, his former bass player Sam Bolle told Reuters.Powered by WPeMatico
Senator Gillibrand formally launches presidential campaign
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand formally launched her presidential bid on Sunday morning, announcing she will deliver her first major speech next week in front of Trump International Hotel in New York City. Powered by WPeMatico
O’Rourke candidacy asks: Can a moderate white male win the 2020 Democratic primary?
As he had done at several stops in his first campaign trip as a presidential candidate, Beto O'Rourke on Friday climbed atop a counter at a local Iowa business and addressed a small but adoring crowd. People clapped and cheered. Outside, some waited in the cold,...