‘Fireside chat on live television’: Trump says he wants to read Ukraine call transcript to American people  —  A defiant President Trump signaled he will not cooperate with the Democratic Party's impeachment proceedings, insisting his telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was …

Trump, Lifelong New Yorker, Declares Himself a Resident of Florida  —  The president filed a “declaration of domicile” last month saying that his property in Palm Beach will be his permanent residence.  —  He came of age in Queens, built Trump Tower, starred in “The Apprentice,” …

Exclusive: U.S. withholding $105 million in security aid for Lebanon - sources  —  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is withholding $105 million in security aid for Lebanon, two U.S. officials said on Thursday, two days after the resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri.

White House is on verge of naming Chad Wolf acting DHS secretary  —  The White House has imminent plans to name Homeland Security official Chad Wolf acting secretary, according to three people familiar with the situation.  —  Wolf will replace acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan, whose last day in the job was Thursday.

Rudy Giuliani needed Apple genius help to unlock his iPhone after named Trump cybersecurity adviser  —  Giuliani's handling of the situation calls into question his understanding of basic security measures, two former FBI cyber experts told NBC News.  —  Less than a month after he was named …

Paula White, Trump's Personal Pastor, Joins the White House  —  Ms. White, a controversial figure even among evangelical Christians, will be overseeing a White House division that conducts outreach to key parts of the president's base.  —  Paula White, a televangelist based in Florida …

GOP enemies wanted to beat Katie Hill.  Then they got her nude photos  —  Kenneth Heslep's divorce from Katie Hill had grown nasty by the time he told a podcaster in late September that he was ready to talk publicly about his split with the Democratic congresswoman.

'There's no model for this': Impeachment timeline crashes into Democratic primary  —  On its current path, the impeachment case against President Donald Trump is on a collision course with perhaps the most pivotal period in the Democratic primary, threatening to unravel the campaign plans of some of the top 2020 contenders.

Vindman's Identical Twin May Be Called to Testify in Impeachment Inquiry  —  Yevgeny Vindman witnessed decision to move Trump-Zelensky call's transcript to a top secret server, Lt. Col Alexander Vindman allegedly testified  —  WASHINGTON—The identical twin brother of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman …

Judge critical of Trump administration's attempt to control testimony of former official  —  Washington (CNN)A federal judge in Washington expressed disbelief that the White House could control what its former officials might talk about, when they're subpoenaed by the House of Representatives or otherwise.

“He's No Mr. Nice Guy”: Impeachment Comes for Trump  —  In the end, a vote in the House of Representatives, on Thursday, to move ahead with public impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump was probably as inevitable as it was historic.  When the Democrats retook control of the House last November …

Why the Impeachment Fight Is Even Scarier Than You Think  —  For decades, Republicans and Democrats fought over the same things: Whose values and policies work best for American democracy.  But now, those age-old fights are changing.  What was once run-of-the-mill partisan competition …

The GOP's defense of Trump has me sinking into cynicism  —  Unless you were paying close attention, you might have missed one of the most illuminating moments so far in President Trump's impeachment saga.  —  During Army Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman's testimony Tuesday …

In 1984, I was a dark horse candidate.  In 2020, place your bets on Michael Bennet.  —  I was once in Michael Bennet's place.  But voters in the early Democratic primary states don't listen to the pundits — they make up their own minds.  —  CONNECT  —  Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado …

Democrats Are Already Bringing A Wave Of Voting Rights Lawsuits  —  In the past week alone, Democratic groups have filed three challenges to voting restrictions in different places.  —  Democratic groups launched a blitz of voting rights lawsuits in three states this week …

How Rudy Giuliani's Pursuit of Money and Power May Cost Donald Trump Dearly  —  In the storied career of America's most famous mayor, the last five weeks have been quite a chapter.  During a shouting match on CNN on Sept. 19, Rudy Giuliani denied and then, 30 seconds later …

McCaul, GOP Need to Stop Blaming “Process” & Start Standing Up for America  —  A growing majority of Americans support impeachment.  The facts showing the President's abuse of authority are so clear and indisputable that even Trump's allies can't contest them.

GOP Rep. Vicky Hartzler Helps ‘Conversion Therapy’ Group Hold Capitol Hill Event  —  Your tax dollars hard at work!  —  WASHINGTON ― A group preaching that sexual orientation is a choice and that “conversion therapy” should be legal held a forum in a Capitol Hill office building Wednesday, thanks to Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.).

Antifa activist charged with felony hate crime for anti-Semitic attacks  —  You have 15 free articles left today, enjoy reading.  —  An antifa activist with a history of violence and threatening behaviour across the Pacific Northwest has been arrested on a felony hate crime charge in Seattle for alleged anti-Semitic attacks.

Trump Is Committing ‘Felony Bribery’ by Giving Fundraising Cash to GOP Senators Ahead of Impeachment Trial: Ex-Bush Ethics Lawyer  —  Attorney Richard Painter, who served as the chief White House ethics lawyer in the George W. Bush administration, warned on Thursday that President Donald Trump appeared …