Donald Trump is "morally unfit" to lead the U.S., former FBI Director James Comey said in a highly anticipated prime-time interview Sunday, adding that he can't rule out the possibility the Russian government has incriminating information about the president. "I think it's possible. I don't know," Comey said in an interview ...
After historic rules change, senators vote to allow babies into U.S. Senate chamber
Who doesn't like babies? No one in the Senate, apparently — at least not enough to block a historic rules change ...
Trump's divisive tea party climate denier pick to run NASA wins narrow confirmation
NASA's latest nail-biting drama was far from orbit as the Senate narrowly confirmed President Donald Trump's choice of a tea ...
EPA watchdog opens new probe into Scott Pruitt's security outlays
The internal watchdog at the Environmental Protection Agency has launched yet another investigation of travel and security spending involving embattled administrator Scott Pruitt. EPA Inspector General Arthur Elkins wrote in a letter that his office will review spending by Pruitt's full-time security detail at times ...
Queen tips Prince Charles to follow her as Commonwealth head
Queen Elizabeth II opened a summit of the 53-nation Commonwealth on Thursday, and backed her son Prince Charles to be the next leader of the association of Britain and its former colonies. In a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, the queen said she hoped Charles would ...
President Donald Trump on Wednesday passed up a chance to say whether he plans to fire special counsel Robert Mueller and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. Speaking at a joint press conference in Florida with the prime minister of Japan, Trump said months of speculation ...
Trump tweets Stormy Daniels-linked sketch is of a 'nonexistent man'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said a man portrayed in a sketch released by porn star Stormy Daniels, who she said warned her to stop discussing her claims of a sexual encounter with Trump, does not exist. Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie Clifford, ...
'Start-up nation' Israel marks 70 years amid political and security challenges
Israel celebrated 70 years since the country's foundation on Wednesday, lauding its improbable economic success and military prowess, but facing a range of political and security challenges. The anniversary of the proclamation of the state of Israel by founding father David Ben-Gurion began at sundown ...
Trump contradicts himself over Comey firing, denies it was due to 'phony' Russia probe
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he did not fire James Comey "because of the phony Russia investigation," contradicting his 2017 statement that he ousted the FBI director last year over the probe. "Both of those things can't be true," Comey said in response ...
Jim Mattis disputes report he urged Trump to seek Congress OK for Syria airstrikes
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday pushed back against a report saying he had unsuccessfully urged President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval ahead of last week's airstrikes in Syria. Citing anonymous military and administration officials, the New York Times said Mattis had recommended ...
Turkish president calls snap polls in June in move that could increase his grip on power
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called early presidential and parliamentary elections for June, a move that will usher in a new political system increasing the powers of the president earlier than scheduled. Erdogan announced, following a meeting with Devlet Bahceli, the leader of ...
Young party official faces test as Cuba's next president
Raul Castro travels in motorcades of gleaming imported sedans. Rings of grim-faced bodyguards protect him, pistols under crisp guayabera shirts. The 86-year-old president of Cuba arrives at official events moments before they begin, and the audience rises to applaud. A different style was on display ...
The new White House economic adviser apologized Tuesday to U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley after suggesting she was suffering from "momentary confusion" when she announced over the weekend that new sanctions against Russia were imminent. Haley had fired back at Larry Kudlow, saying, "With all due ...
As GOP balks, Mitch McConnell shuts down bill to protect Robert Mueller
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday thwarted a bipartisan effort to protect special counsel Robert Mueller's job, saying he will not hold a floor vote on the legislation even if it is approved next week in the Senate Judiciary Committee. McConnell said the bill ...
Blunt-spoken ex-first lady Barbara Bush dies at 92 after longest presidential marriage
Barbara Bush didn't hesitate to tell people that her trademark pearl necklaces were fake. Americans liked that everything else about the snowy-haired first lady was real. The wife of the nation's 41st president and mother of the 43rd brought a plainspoken, grandmotherly style to buttoned-down ...
