Jeffrey Epstein, Blackmail and a Lucrative ‘Hot List’  —  The man who called himself Kessler first contacted a Florida lawyer, Bradley J. Edwards, who was in the news for representing women with claims against Mr. Epstein.  It was late August, about two weeks after the financier killed himself …

Newsweek fires reporter who published inaccurate story on Trump's Thanksgiving Day plans  —  The Newsweek reporter who published an inaccurate story about President Trump's Thanksgiving Day plans has been fired.  The outlet's original story claimed the president only planned on tweeting …

Narwhal tusk and fire extinguisher used to tackle London Bridge attacker  —  Members of the public, including a convicted murderer, bring terrorist to the ground  —  A convicted murderer was among ex-prisoners and members of the public who grappled with and eventually grounded the London Bridge knife attacker before police arrived.

How a fight over health care entangled Elizabeth Warren — and reshaped the Democratic presidential race  —  In mid-November, a few dozen of the country's most influential advocates of Medicare-for-all were reviewing details of Sen. Elizabeth Warren's plan to finance the proposed government-run program …

Presidential historian predicts public support for Trump will collapse  —  Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley on Friday predicted that public support for President Trump will collapse as House Democrats continue their impeachment inquiry against him.  —  “It just tells you what deep …

McConnell once called Biden ‘a real friend’ and a ‘trusted partner.’ Now he's quiet as Trump, GOP attack him.  —  Three years ago, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell paid tribute to a former colleague in the most personal of ways.  Leading off tributes from the Senate floor …

Poll: Majority of Republicans say Trump better president than Lincoln  —  A majority of Republicans say President Trump is a better leader than former President Abraham Lincoln, according to this week's Economist/YouGov weekly tracking poll.  —  Fifty-three percent of Republicans said Trump …

Trump's talk of Afghanistan cease-fire appears to surprise the Taliban, Afghan government  —  President Trump's confident assertion that the Taliban is ready and even eager for a cease-fire demanded by the United States in Afghanistan's 18-year-old war may be more wishful thinking than reality.

Trump's photo op play: Facing impeachment, the president strives to look hard at work  —  PALM BEACH, Fla. — As Democrats in Congress push to impeach him, President Trump has toured a manufacturing plant in Texas, boasted about economic gains and signed numerous bills.

Trump administration proposals could cause millions to lose food stamps  —  “SNAP is related to hunger and getting people the nutrition they need,” one food bank representative said.  “Food shouldn't be a luxury.”  —  Three proposed rule changes by the Trump administration could cause millions …

Whistleblower in New Orleans hotel collapse is deported to Honduras  —  Delmer Joel Ramirez Palma reported safety lapses to supervisors before the Hard Rock hotel disaster that killed three  —  A Honduran construction worker injured during the Hard Rock hotel collapse in New Orleans …

U.S. Posts First Month in 70 Years as a Net Petroleum Exporter  —  (Bloomberg) — The U.S. solidified its status as an energy producer by posting the first full month as a net exporter of crude and petroleum products since government records began in 1949.  —  The nation exported 89,000 barrels …

Pelosi to lead delegation to climate summit amid U.S. withdrawal from Paris climate deal  —  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading a delegation of members of Congress to the annual international climate summit known as COP25 in Madrid, Spain, next week.  While the delegation will include members …

July 25 forecast: Sunny, with cloud of impeachment for Trump  —  1 of 9  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — The forecast for July 25 was typical for Washington: sunny, mid-80s.  President Donald Trump had good reason to be feeling bright and sunny himself.  —  It was the morning after Robert Mueller's …

Rick Perry dances toward the exits  —  The energy secretary and “Three Amigos” member is leaving his post under a Ukraine-sized cloud.  But what has he accomplished?  —  Energy Secretary Rick Perry.  Drew Angerer/Getty Images  —  He didn't resign under fire for making sweetheart apartment deals …