Mueller says charging Trump was never an option for Russia probe
U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller, in his first public comments on his investigation, said on Wednesday that charging President Donald Trump was never an option for his team of prosecutors, citing Justice Department guidelines that prohibit charging …
Democrats toughen qualifying standards for third presidential debate
Seeking to cull its crowded 2020 presidential field, the Democratic Party will make it tougher for candidates to qualify for a third debate scheduled for September.
Special Counsel Mueller to make first public comments on Russia probe
U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Wednesday will make his first public comments on his investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the Justice Department said.
Special Counsel Mueller to speak on Russia probe at 11 a.m. (1500 GMT)
U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller will make a statement at 11 a.m. (1500 GMT) on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the Justice Department said on Wednesday.
Democrat O’Rourke unveils “community-based” immigration plan
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke proposed a new immigration plan on Wednesday that will allow churches and local communities to sponsor immigrants to the United States in becoming American citizens.
U.S. presidential hopeful Harris unveils plan to protect abortion rights
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris unveiled a new plan to protect abortion access on Tuesday, joining fellow White House hopefuls pushing back against Republican-backed state laws that restrict a woman’s right to end a pregnancy.
Biden education plan would boost U.S. teacher pay, ban assault weapons
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, the front-runner for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, on Tuesday released an education plan aimed at boosting teacher pay and reducing the funding gap between wealthy and low-income public schools.
U.S. presidential hopeful Harris to unveil plan to protect abortion rights
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris will unveil a new plan to protect abortion rights on Tuesday, joining fellow White House hopefuls pushing back against Republican-backed state laws that restrict a woman’s right to end a pregnancy.
Disaster aid bill worth $19.1 billion blocked again in House
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday failed again to pass a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill supported by President Donald Trump after a Republican lawmaker objected to the measure.
Democratic presidential hopeful Klobuchar proposes revamping EPA ethanol rules
Democratic presidential hopeful Amy Klobuchar on Saturday called for revamping the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rules governing how refineries use ethanol in gasoline products, a proposal aimed at the politically critical state of Iowa.
