AP sources: Trump allies pressed Ukraine over gas firm  —  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — As Rudy Giuliani was pushing Ukrainian officials last spring to investigate one of Donald Trump's main political rivals, a group of individuals with ties to the president and his personal lawyer were also active in the former Soviet republic.

Trump Endorses Turkish Military Operation in Syria, Shifting U.S. Policy  —  WASHINGTON — In a major shift in United States military policy in Syria, the White House said on Sunday that President Trump had given his endorsement for a Turkish military operation that would sweep away American …

Daryl Morey's Hong Kong Tweet Has Put His Relationship With the Rockets in Limbo  —  The Houston general manager came out in support of the protest movement in Hong Kong, and the backlash from Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, the Chinese government, and Chinese business interests have rocked the franchise and the NBA

Trump says he worries about the stain impeachment will leave on his legacy  —  President Trump has told friends and allies he worries about the stain impeachment will leave on his legacy.  —  Driving the news: In a phone call with House Republicans on Friday, Trump articulated why he really doesn't want this.

Scoop: Mulvaney predicts post-impeachment landslide  —  In numerous recent conversations with colleagues, including last week's senior staff meeting, White House acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney has said he thinks President Trump could win 45 states in 2020 after the impeachment process …

The ‘Whistleblower’ Probably Isn't  —  It's an insult to real whistleblowers to use the term with the Ukrainegate protagonist  —  Start with the initial headline, in the story the Washington Post “broke” on September 18th:  —  TRUMP'S COMMUNICATIONS WITH FOREIGN LEADER ARE PART …

The Rich Really Do Pay Lower Taxes Than You  —  Almost a decade ago, Warren Buffett made a claim that would become famous.  He said that he paid a lower tax rate than his secretary, thanks to the many loopholes and deductions that benefit the wealthy.  —  His claim sparked a debate about the fairness of the tax system.

Trump is pushing a baseless conspiracy about the Bidens and China.  Here's what we know.  —  There's no evidence of wrongdoing on behalf of either the former vice president or his son, in China or elsewhere.  —  After weeks of pushing debunked conspiracies about wrongdoing …

Powell: ‘The Republican party has got to get a grip on itself’  —  Former Secretary of State Colin Powell said the Republican party needs to “get a grip on itself” as Republicans flock to defend the president while the impeachment inquiry continues.  —  The retired U.S. Army general told …

From Baghdad to Kyiv to Haiti, people everywhere are rising up.  The U.S. is a big part of the problem.  —  Heard about Baghdad?  Heard about Haiti?  Heard about Kyiv, Ukraine?  —  It's life during a wartime, of sorts, against the 21st century rot of corrupt governance, inequality and injustice …

Chuck Todd Blows Up On GOP Senator For Asking About John Brennan  — Chuck Todd and Sen. Ron Johnson had a heated exchange on “Meet the Press” Sunday when the Wisconsin Republican brought up questions about possible CIA leaks during the Trump-Russia probe.  — Todd pressed Johnson over his conversations with Trump over Ukraine.

Border wall construction crew bulldoze cactus at national monument  —  TUCSON — Border wall construction is underway in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.  —  The construction is causing concern after a video posted on social media shows a cactus being bulldozed on the protected land.

Former Trump Organization executive says she expects President Trump will resign  —  New York (CNN Business)A former Trump Organization executive says she thinks President Donald Trump may resign rather than face possible removal from office by impeachment.  —  “He does a lot of things to save face …

Donald Trump's Ukraine Scandal Has Its Roots in Russia  —  Both situations stem from the President's apparent willingness to accept political favors from foreign leaders, and his eagerness to do Putin's bidding.  —  President Trump and his allies nearly succeeded in consigning the Mueller report to oblivion.

‘We Absolutely Could Not Do That’: When Seeking Foreign Help Was Out of the Question  —  WASHINGTON — One day in October 1992, four Republican congressmen showed up in the Oval Office with an audacious recommendation.  President George Bush was losing his re-election race …

One of the most politically volatile terms in years tests John Roberts and the Supreme Court  —  The Supreme Court has a powerfully controversial docket for its term beginning Monday that will test Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.'s efforts to portray the institution as above the noisy and partisan battles of the moment.