Cohen cooperation is proof of Russian ‘leverage’ over Trump, incoming House Judiciary chairman says  —  “The time that he can get away with lying to the American people all the time and evading accountability is coming to an end,” Rep. Nadler said.  —  WASHINGTON — New York Democrat Jerry Nadler …

Despite Big House Losses, G.O.P. Shows No Signs of Course Correction  —  WASHINGTON — With a brutal finality, the extent of the Republicans' collapse in the House came into focus last week as more races slipped away from them and their losses neared 40 seats.

George H.W. Bush had a love of sports and an affinity for at least one sportswriter  —  One day nearly 30 years ago, I got a call at home from the sports department of The Washington Post.  —  “You said not to give your home phone number to anybody,” a young news aide said.  “But can I give it to the president?”

He's Built an Empire, With Detained Migrant Children as the Bricks  —  The founder of Southwest Key made millions off of housing migrant children.  His nonprofit has stockpiled taxpayer dollars and possibly engaged in self-dealing with top executives.  —  Juan Sanchez grew up along …

Curtains for the Clintons  —  TORONTO — The snow is falling lightly.  —  My thoughts are racing darkly.  —  I'm feeling something foreign, something I've never felt before.  It takes me a moment to identify it.  —  I'm feeling sorry for the Clintons.

Sen. Kamala Harris nears decision on 2020 presidential bid  —  “Over the holiday, I will make that decision with my family,” she told Mika Brzezinski at the Know Your Value conference in San Francisco on Saturday.  —  Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris of California announced on Saturday …

Israeli police recommend indicting Netanyahu in telecom case  —  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police on Sunday recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on bribery charges related to a corruption case involving Israel's telecom giant, prompting immediate calls for his resignation.

'He's going through a pretty rough time': Avenatti crashes and burns  —  Michael Avenatti's cable TV bookings have dwindled.  He was uninvited from one prominent Democratic event and skipped out on another.  Now his highest-profile client is bringing new allegations against him.

Jamal Khashoggi's private WhatsApp messages may offer new clues to killing  —  London (CNN)In his public writings, Jamal Khashoggi's criticism of Saudi Arabia and its Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was measured.  In private, the Washington Post columnist didn't hold back.

The Patrician President and the Reporterette: a Screwball Story  —  My faithful correspondent, Poppy Bush, scribbling and typing notes through decades of history.  —  Nobody understood our relationship — least of all us.  —  It was, admittedly, odd.  —  “I like you,” the first President Bush wrote …

Trump says he will withdraw from NAFTA, pressuring Congress to approve new trade deal  —  ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Donald Trump said Saturday he intends to formally notify Canada and Mexico of his intention to withdraw from the nearly 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement in six months.

‘This Week’ Transcript 12-2-18: James Baker, Colin Powell, Rep. Adam Schiff and Roger Stone  —  A rush transcript of a special edition of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” airing on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 on ABC News is below.  This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.

Obama aides say Beto O'Rourke reminds them of the ex-president.  Obama agrees.  —  Ex-staffers have reached out to the Texas Democrat to offer advice — and encouragement — as he weighs a bid for the White House.  —  WASHINGTON — Rep. Beto O'Rourke may have lost in Texas, but he's winning in Obamaland.

Found: Lovebirds Who Lost an Engagement Ring Down a Times Square Grate  —  He liked it, so he put a ring on it.  —  But it was too big and it slipped off, disappearing Friday night into the abyss of a Times Square sidewalk grate, mere hours after a romantic New York City wedding proposal.

Presidential Message on Hanukkah  —  Melania and I send our warmest greetings to our Jewish brothers and sisters in the United States, in Israel, and around the world celebrating Hanukkah.  —  For eight nights, Jewish families and friends will come together to engage in the lighting of the menorah.

Ross Spano acknowledges possible ‘violation’ of campaign finance law  —  The newly elected congressman made a news release Saturday.  —  Newly elected congressman Ross Spano has acknowledged that his campaign financing “may have been in violation” of federal law.

U.S. Navy admiral Scott Stearney found dead in apparent suicide  —  Vice Adm. Scott Stearney, who oversaw U.S. naval forces in the Middle East, was found dead Saturday in his residence in Bahrain, officials said.  Defense officials told CBS News they are calling it an “apparent suicide.”