Scoop: Trump pins Ukraine call on Energy Secretary Rick Perry  —  President Trump told House Republicans that he made his now infamous phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the urging of Energy Secretary Rick Perry — a call Trump claimed he didn't even want to make.

Pompeo Defends Trump's Ukraine Conspiracy Theory  —  In Athens, the American secretary of state dismissed the House Democrats' impeachment inquiry and the political drama that it has sparked as a “silly gotcha game.”  —  WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defiantly insisted …

Susan Collins calls Trump's invitation to China ‘completely inappropriate’  —  AUGUSTA, Maine — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, joined two other GOP senators in criticizing the president this week after he publicly asked the Chinese government to investigate a political opponent while talking …

The ‘Never Trump’ Coalition That Decided Eh, Never Mind, 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.

Rudy Giuliani Won't Be On the Sunday News Shows  —  The former mayor's Ukraine-heavy interviews last Sunday made headlines and caused controversy.  —  Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani isn't booked to appear on any of tomorrow's Sunday morning news shows, and Bidenworld is feeling triumphant.

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 …

Johnson to Challenge the Queen to Fire Him, Sunday Times Reports  —  U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is prepared to challenge Queen Elizabeth II to dismiss him rather than resign as he attempts to push through Brexit by the Oct. 31 deadline, the Sunday Times reported, citing senior aides.

Botham Jean's neighbor, a key witness in Amber Guyger trial, shot to death in Dallas  —  Joshua Brown died at the hospital after Friday night's shooting in the 4600 block of Cedar Springs Road. … A key witness in Amber Guyger's murder trial was shot and killed Friday evening …

Russia looks for leverage as Ukraine slides deeper into impeachment probes  —  KIEV, Ukraine — The United States is embroiled in an impeachment inquiry, Ukraine is scrambling to keep out of the fray — and then there is Russia, surveying it all with barely concealed satisfaction.

‘Hundreds’ of young trans people seeking help to return to original sex  —  A woman who detransitioned in 2018 says there are many people who have had gender reassignment surgery who wish they hadn't.  —  North of England correspondent @sallylockwood  —  Created with Sketch.

Now the Rich Want Your Pity, Too  —  If the wealthy are so stressed out, whose fault is that?  —  Mr. Reeves is the author of “Dream Hoarders: How the American Upper Middle Class Is Leaving Everyone Else in the Dust, Why That Is a Problem, and What to Do About It.”  —  Seems like it's getting tough at the top.

Antifa protester who attacked Trump supporter pleads guilty to assault  —  An “Antifa” street thug can now look forward to continuing his fight — from jail.  —  David Campbell, 32, copped a plea for his role in a 2018 beatdown outside the Night for Freedom party in Manhattan organized by right-wing activist Mike Cernovich.

Three Hours Before Blasting Trump's Ukraine Call, Tucker Carlson Called It A Made Up Story  —  Tucker Carlson blasted the Ukraine scandal as a “ludicrous, unbelievably dumb story.”  Yet three hours later, he published a column saying there is no good way for Republicans to spin it.  —  Views:

Trump won't destroy me, and he won't destroy my family  —  Joe Biden, the former vice president, is seeking the Democratic nomination for president.  —  Enough is enough.  Every day — every few hours, seemingly — more evidence is uncovered revealing that President Trump is abusing the power …

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 …

Meet the Ukrainian Ex-Prosecutor Behind the Impeachment Furor  —  KIEV, Ukraine — As soon as he got the invitation from Rudolph W. Giuliani, President Trump's personal lawyer, it was abundantly clear to him what Mr. Trump's allies were after.  —  “I understood very well what would interest them …

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 …

Trump Orders Cut to National Security Staff After Whistle-Blower  — White House seeks to make council leaner under new leader  — Plan emerges after whistle-blower's report on Ukraine call  —  President Donald Trump has ordered a substantial reduction in the staff of the National Security Council …