Trump accuses Democratic leaders of ‘tearing the United States apart’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused the top Democrats in Congress of “tearing the United States apart” by pursuing investigations stemming from the now-concluded Russia probe.
Pelosi says Trump obstruction, cover-up could be impeachable offense
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday President Donald Trump was engaged in obstruction of justice and a cover-up which could be an impeachable offense.
Worried by Iran tensions, U.S. lawmakers seek end to law of ‘endless war’
Rising tensions between the United States and Iran prompted some Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Wednesday to call for the repeal of a law that presidents have used for two decades to justify U.S. military action around the world.
U.S. Treasury’s Mnuchin: No discussion with White House on Trump’s taxes
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Wednesday said he had not discussed releasing President Donald Trump’s tax returns with the White House, and disagreed with an IRS memo that reportedly concluded he should release them to Congress.
Virginia governor’s role in blackface yearbook photo unclear, school says
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s former medical school was unable to determine his role in a racist photograph that appeared on his 1984 yearbook page, according to a report released on Wednesday following a three-month inquiry.
Speaker Pelosi: Trump is engaged in ‘cover-up’
As Democrats in the U.S. Congress debated possibly impeaching Republican President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday, about an hour before a White House meeting with him, that Trump is engaged in a “cover-up.”
Democrat Cory Booker announces plan to protect abortion rights
Democratic U.S. Senator Cory Booker on Wednesday announced a series of executive actions he would take to protect abortion rights if he is elected president, as new statewide restrictions have thrust the issue into the 2020 campaign.
House speaker says Trump is engaged in a ‘cover up’
Democrats in the House of Representatives believe U.S. President Donald Trump is engaged in a “cover up,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday.
House panel, Justice Dept end standoff over Mueller documents
The House Intelligence Committee pulled back on Wednesday from threats to enforce a subpoena against Attorney General William Barr after the Justice Department agreed to turn over materials relating to an investigation into Russian election interferenc…
Senator Gillibrand wants insurance to pay for fertility treatments
U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand on Wednesday proposed requiring insurance companies to cover expensive fertility treatments, part of a “Family Bill of Rights” that would also help with adoption and medical care.
