The Kentucky county clerk who was briefly jailed after refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples is running for reelection next year, The Associated Press reported Tuesday. Citing her …
GOP lawmaker: Senate should expel Moore if he wins
A GOP lawmaker is calling for the Senate to refuse to swear in Roy Moore (R) if the Alabama Senate candidate defeats Doug Jones (D) in a December special election. Rep. …
President to Help Dem Lawmakers Strategize on Saving Obamacare
Aiming to stave off Republican efforts to swiftly repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) upon returning to Capitol Hill next week, President Barack Obama will meet with congressional Democrats on …
Obama Expands Spy Agencies' Access to Private Data—Just in Time for Trump
Days before far-right President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, President Barack Obama has expanded all intelligence agencies’ access to private communications obtained via warrentless spying. An executive order allows the National …
Trump's Voter Fraud Conspiracy Theory Dubbed "Prelude to Massive Suppression"
President Donald Trump’s call for a “massive investigation” into widely debunked “voter fraud”—and his vow to “strengthen up voting procedures” depending on what that probe reveals—is merely laying the groundwork …
UK Speaker: Trump Won't Address House of Commons on My Watch
The Speaker of the U.K.’s House of Commons on Monday vowed to block President Donald Trump from addressing the chamber during his state visit, a remark that drew spontaneous cheering …
Border Agents Using 'Sledgehammer' Tactics as New Travel Ban Nears
Civil rights groups are criticizing border agents’ “sledgehammer approach” to vetting international travelers at airports around the country, a troubling trend as President Donald Trump prepares to sign his new …
Spicer Won't Give Straight Answer on Reported Changes to Trump Trust
White House press secretary Sean Spicer didn’t offer a clear explanation or response to questions on Monday about new reporting showing that President Donald Trump can withdraw funds at any …
Alabama Senate race likely won't be certified until late December
Alabama’s closely watched Dec. 12 special Senate election will likely not be certified until late December at the earliest, a state election official said Friday. Reuters reported that the results of …
Trump plugs Roy Moore in front of Jeff Flake
President Trump on Tuesday plugged Roy Moore’s Senate campaign during a meeting with GOP senators at the White House. “I think he’s going to do very well,” Trump said at the meeting, where …