Mounting evidence buttresses the facts laid out in whistleblower complaint  —  Since the revelation of an explosive whistleblower complaint that sparked an impeachment crisis for President Trump, he and his Republican allies have coalesced around a central defense: The document was based …

The ‘Never Trump’ Coalition That Decided Eh, Nevermind, He's Fine  —  They signed open letters, dedicated a special magazine issue to criticism of him and swore he would tear at the fabric of this nation.  Now they have become the president's strongest defenders.  —  In 2016, Erick Erickson could not have been clearer.

2nd Official Is Weighing Whether to Blow the Whistle on Trump's Ukraine Dealings  —  The official, a member of the intelligence community, was interviewed by the inspector general to corroborate the original whistle-blower's account.  —  WASHINGTON — A second intelligence official …

Biden Faced His Biggest Challenge, and Struggled to Form a Response  —  As Trump made unfounded allegations about Biden and his son, the former vice president was torn over what to do.  He now looks more vulnerable than at any point in the campaign.  —  WASHINGTON — Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s …

“Stupid Watergate” Is Worse Than the Original  —  Comparatively speaking, Richard Nixon has been getting a lot of glowing press these days.  As if to propose the never-before-in-history uniqueness of our current moment, we rush to remind ourselves of the lovelier sides of Tricky Dick …

WATCH: Elizabeth Warren Lied About Losing Public School Teaching Job Because She Was ‘Visibly Pregnant’  —  Massachusetts Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren claims she lost a public school teaching job because she was “visibly pregnant,” but that's not true according …

In Chinatown, Rampage Against Sleeping Homeless Men Leaves 4 Dead  —  A fifth victim was in critical condition from the Manhattan attack, and a 24-year-old suspect was in custody.  —  The killer first struck just before 2 a.m. on Saturday on a quiet spot on East Broadway in Chinatown …

A Good Man Is Getting Even Harder to Find  —  The future of mating looks grim as more educated women compete for fewer eligible males.  —  When my daughters were small they had a favorite bit of doggerel that prefigured some early feminist leanings.  —  “Girls go to college …

Pompeo fails to meet House subpoena deadline to produce Ukraine documents  —  (CNN)Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday failed to meet a subpoena deadline from the House to produce Ukraine-related documents.  —  A House Foreign Affairs Committee aide told CNN that “Secretary Pompeo …

Trump Aberdeenshire runs up £1m losses  —  Donald Trump's inaugural Scottish golf resort remains mired in the red after running up losses of more than £1m, newly published accounts show.  —  The US president's Trump International Golf Links firm in Aberdeenshire posted annual losses …

Fact check: Trump tells elaborate false story about Van Jones apologizing to him  —  Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump criticized CNN host Van Jones at length on Friday during a speech to the Young Black Leadership Summit, a conservative event at the White House.

Justice Department hasn't interviewed key Russia probe witnesses  —  For months, President Donald Trump's allies have been raising expectations for prosecutor John Durham's investigation into the origins of the Russia probe, predicting that he will uncover a deep state plot to stage a “coup” against the president.

Perry pressed Ukraine on corruption, energy company changes  —  Energy Secretary Rick Perry urged Ukraine's president to root out corruption and pushed the new government for changes at its state-run oil and gas company, people familiar with his work said Friday — indications …

Border-Wall Climbing Competition to Take Place at Red River Gorge, October 11-12  —  This is amazing.  —  Many in the climbing community were amused a couple weeks ago when our POTUS held a press conference at a section of his latest border wall design—a series of parallel square steel posts with a 5-foot-high plate at the top.

North Korean Envoy Says Nuclear Talks With U.S. Break Down  — Yonhap: Pyongyang's envoy says U.S. arrived ‘empty handed’  — Working-level talks in Stockholm were the first in months  —  Working-level talks with the U.S. on denuclearization broke down after Washington arrived at the meetings …

AJC EXCLUSIVE: Pelosi defends impeachment, Dems' plans for Georgia  —  U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi vowed Friday to protect Georgia's most vulnerable Democratic lawmaker and flip another suburban Atlanta seat in next year's election, even as the push for impeachment poses new challenges for her party's candidates.

Trump hits back at ‘ass’ Romney after criticism of Ukraine, China probe calls  —  President Donald Trump fired back at Mitt Romney on Saturday morning, calling the Utah senator a “pompous ‘ass’” while defending his calls for Ukraine and China to investigate political rival Joe Biden.

Trump's approval rating shows there's no sign yet of impeachment backlash against Democrats  —  (CNN)First things first: The theme song of the week is “Webster.”  —  Poll of the week: A new Gallup poll out this week finds that President Donald Trump's approval rating is 40%.  His disapproval rating is 56%.

Trump has spoken privately with Putin at least 16 times.  Here's what we know about the conversations.  —  President Trump has spoken privately with Russia's Vladimir Putin at least 16 times since he entered office in 2017.  These conversations have long been the subject of scrutiny and speculation …

Epstein accuser holds Victoria's Secret billionaire responsible, as he keeps his distance  —  NEW ALBANY, Ohio — The first time the artist Maria Farmer says she heard the name of fashion billionaire Leslie Wexner, she recalled, was when her employer, financier Jeffrey Epstein, told her, “Les loves me.

Scientist Who Discredited Meat Guidelines Didn't Report Past Food Industry Ties  —  The lead researcher, Bradley C. Johnston, said he was not required to report his past relationship with a powerful industry trade group.  —  A surprising new study challenged decades of nutrition advice …

Trump's order will deny visas to immigrants who lack health-care coverage  —  The White House late Friday issued a proclamation saying it would deny visas to immigrants who “will financially burden” the U.S. health-care system starting Nov. 3, demanding that foreign nationals prove …