Murkowski ‘disturbed’ by McConnell's vow for ‘total coordination’ with White House for impeachment trial  —  ANCHORAGE (KTUU) - Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, says she was “disturbed” to hear Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell say there would be “total coordination” between the White House …

In aftermath of Ukraine crisis, a climate of mistrust and threats  —  The new Russia adviser at the White House — the third in just six months — has no meaningful background on the subject.  The only expert on Ukraine has never spoken with President Trump, only been mocked by him publicly.

Netanyahu Rushed Off Stage During Campaign Event as Rocket Intercepted in Southern Israel  —  Netanyahu taken off stage at event in southern port city of Ashkelon and later returned after rocket alerts blared in Gaza-border communities  —  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed off …

US ambassador recalled after dispute with Zambian government over gay rights and corruption  —  Washington (CNN)In an extraordinary move, the State Department is pulling the US ambassador to Zambia after the president there objected to his harsh criticism of the government's record on corruption and gay rights.

Nonstop violence as Baltimore nears record homicide rate  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore could wrap up 2019 with its highest per-capita homicide rate on record as killings of adults and minors alike for drugs, retribution, money or no clear reason continue to add up and city officials appear unable to stop the violence.

For Trump Organization, Office Skyscrapers Make Up for Lagging Hotels  —  Office towers in New York and San Francisco — centers of political resistance — are offsetting revenue downturns in the president's glitzier Trump-branded hotels.  —  DORAL, Florida — It is happy hour at Trump National Doral Miami …

Now a new picture of the famed Wall of Sound producer  —  taken at the California Health Care Facility in Stockton on November 19 and exclusively obtained by DailyMail.com - shows him sporting a new look.  —  Spector looks to be in good spirits ahead of turning 79 on Thursday.

By helping Giuliani, Ukrainian politicians help Russia  —  Then-Prosecutor General Yuriy Lutsenko (R) speaks during the meeting of a parliament committee on Nov. 19, 2018.  —  In the scandal surrounding the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump, there are many controversial figures, both on the U.S. and the Ukrainian side.

Trump calls for ‘deeper understanding and respect’ in Christmas message  —  President Trump called for unity and respect in his presidential Christmas message released Wednesday by the White House.  —  “While the challenges that face our country are great, the bonds that unite us as Americans …

Psychiatry expert says Trump's rambling Merry Christmas rant includes three signs of serious mental impairment  —  President Donald Trump's speech in Florida over the weekend provides evidence that he is suffering from cognitive decline, according to a psychiatric expert.

U.S. Cybercom contemplates information warfare to counter Russian interference in 2020 election  —  Military cyber officials are developing information warfare tactics that could be deployed against senior Russian officials and oligarchs if Moscow tries to interfere in the 2020 U.S. elections …