AP sources: Trump allies sought changes at Ukraine utility  —  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.

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 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 …

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.

‘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 …

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 …

Trump Won't Stop His Abuses of Power  —  The president is violating his oath of office in plain sight.  Congress can't accept that.  —  One could be forgiven for thinking that President Donald Trump wants to be impeached.  —  On Thursday, on live television in front of the White House …

Doctors, Once GOP Stalwarts, Now More Likely to Be Democrats  —  Historic shift, driven by changes in business of medicine and women entering profession, comes with overall movement of college-educated people to Democratic Party  —  Doctors used to be America's quintessential Republicans.

Elaine Chao favored Kentuckians in meeting with officials seeking grants  —  In her first 14 months as Transportation secretary, Elaine Chao met with officials from Kentucky, which her husband Mitch McConnell represents in the Senate, vastly more often than those from any other state.

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.

Ratcliffe: DOJ Inspector General's Report On FISA Abuse Will Be Released Friday; Need Schiff Under Oath  —  Rep. John Ratcliffe, a member of the Judiciary, Intelligence, and Homeland Security Committeess, told FNc's Maria Bartiromo on “Sunday Morning Futures” that Attorney General William Barr …

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.

The Black Cube Chronicles: The Private Investigators  —  How two operatives tasked with surveilling reporters became embroiled in an international plot to suppress sexual-assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein.  —  This is the first installment of a three-part series.

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 …

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 …

The Pre-Impeachment of Donald Trump Never Stopped  —  We all know why impeachment is really happening — and when I say all, I include especially the Democrats and their devoted media allies/leaders.  They know because they live in fear of what they wrought and desperately want to hide it or bury it …

Senior US diplomat privately warns that Iraqi prime minister's resignation ‘appears inevitable’ amid deadly protests  —  In the wake of escalating civil unrest and a wave of violent protests across Iraq, the American ambassador to the country has warned that the resignation of the prime minister …