Trump Told Mar-a-Lago Pals to Expect ‘Big’ Iran Action ‘Soon’  —  Attendees of a closed-door Senate briefing didn't get much more clarity than the club guests did.  Instead, officials spun Soleimani's slaying as a way to “de-escalate” tensions.  —  In the five days prior to launching …

Trump children are 2 of the top 4 choices for Republicans in 2024  —  Ready to skip 2020 and go straight to 2024?  In a new SurveyMonkey poll, Republican voters chose children of President Trump — Don Jr. and Ivanka — as two of the top four picks for president in five years.

White House Withholds 20 Emails Between Two Trump Aides on Ukraine Aid  —  It contends the release of the documents sought by The Times, would “inhibit the frank and candid exchange of views” in government decision-making.  —  WASHINGTON — The Trump administration disclosed on Friday …

The Other Reason Republicans Won't Cross Trump  —  If President Donald Trump is booted from office, the catalyst looks certain to be the November election, not impeachment.  The Senate has yet to convene an impeachment trial, and the recent killing of an Iranian general could further complicate lawmakers' timing.

QAnon Believer Teamed Up With Conspiracy Theorists to Plot Kidnapping, Police Say  —  Conspiracy theorist Cynthia Abcug allegedly predicted that “Satan worshipers” would be killed in a raid by QAnon believers.  —  Colorado mother Cynthia Abcug became an unlikely star on the fringe right …

Reminder: American Officials Lie About War  —  “Don't trust liars—especially about matters of war and peace,” writes Vox's Matthew Yglesias.  “Today's a day,” The Atlantic's David Frum posits, “when the most untruthful administration in US history will wish its statements could be believed.”

Democrats battle White House over executive power and congressional oversight  —  WASHINGTON — Attorneys for House Democrats on Friday challenged the Trump administration on its claims of executive powers, in two court hearings that, while not directly related to the

Venezuela's opposition -and Juan Guaidó - face a critical test in Sunday's National Assembly vote  —  CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuela's opposition faces a critical test on Sunday, when its leader, Juan Guaidó, will seek reelection as head of the National Assembly …

A night on the plains: Chasing the mysterious drones of eastern Colorado  —  How one community is dealing with their bizarre aerial visitors  —  LAST CHANCE — It's 6:36 p.m. on a chilly January night, and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is prepping for calls.

No, We're Not Living in a Post-Fact World  —  Since President Donald Trump's election, if not before, a conventional wisdom has emerged that Americans are living in a “post-truth” age.  Whether they're talking about Trump's dealings with Ukraine or debates about climate change, many journalists …

When will Bernie Sanders get the scrutiny that top-tier candidates deserve?  —  Former vice president Joe Biden claims that the nearly year-long assault on his record has been entirely unsuccessful, showing that he can take a pummeling and keep fighting.  Former South Bend, Ind. …

Bloomberg rises to third place alongside Warren in national poll  —  Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg saw a 6-point bump in the latest Hill.TV survey of the Democratic presidential primary.  —  The nationwide poll, which was released Friday, shows Bloomberg up from 5 percent …