Warren campaign challenges Facebook ad policy with ‘false’ Zuckerberg ad
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Democratic presidential campaign this week challenged Facebook’s policy that exempts politicians’ ads from fact-checking, by running ads on the social media platform containing the false claim that Facebook CEO Mark Zuck…
Trump defends Giuliani in tweet after report of federal probe
U.S. President Donald Trump defended his attorney Rudy Giuliani on Saturday as a “legendary crime buster” and “wonderful lawyer” after a media report that prosecutors are investigating whether the former New York mayor broke lobbying laws in his dealin…
Trump defends Giuliani in tweet after report on federal probe
U.S. President Donald Trump defended his attorney Rudy Giuliani on Saturday as a “legendary crime buster” and “wonderful lawyer” after a media report that prosecutors are investigating whether the former New York mayor broke lobbying laws in his dealin…
U.S. lawmakers press again for stronger Trump action on Turkey
U.S. lawmakers introduced more legislation on Friday seeking to slap stiff sanctions on Turkey over its offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria, underscoring unhappiness from both Democrats and President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans in Congres…
U.S. troops in Syria came under fire from Turkish positions: Pentagon
U.S. troops in northern Syria came under artillery fire from Turkish positions on Friday but none were wounded, the Pentagon said, an incident that highlights the risks to U.S. troops as Turkey wages an offensive against U.S.-allied Kurdish militia.
Trump to host Italian President Mattarella at the White House on Thursday
U.S. President Donald Trump will host Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the White House on Oct. 16, the White House said on Friday.
Trump says acting Homeland Security Secretary McAleenan is stepping down
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan was stepping down and a new acting chief of the agency would be named next week.
U.S. House Foreign Affairs leaders seek protection of Kurds in Syria
U.S. lawmakers introduced a resolution on Friday opposing President Donald Trump’s decision to clear the way for Turkey to attack Kurdish fighters, underscoring unhappiness from both Democrats and Trump’s fellow Republicans in the U.S. Congress over hi…
Democrat O’Rourke raises $4.5 million for U.S. presidential bid
Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke raised $4.5 million during the third quarter of 2019 for his campaign for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, his campaign said Friday.
Abandoning diplomat’s discretion, ex-Ukraine ambassador takes Trump to task
The former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine abandoned diplomatic discretion and accused the Trump administration of recalling her based on false claims and of eviscerating the State Department, an act that may end her career but drew praise for her courage.
