Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced today that he will leave his job by the end of the year, saying that under President Donald Trump the nation is nearing energy independence. Read more
One of the rejected sites was in Hawaii, Mulvaney said, but he did not specify where. Read more
The area, for the record, is certainly not known for being sandy. It’s the fertile breadbasket of Syria. Read more
Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings died early today due to complications from longstanding health challenges, his congressional office said. He was 68. Read more
David Correia was named in an indictment with two Giuliani associates and another man who were all arrested last week on charges they made illegal contributions to politicians and a political action committee supporting President Donald Trump. Read more
Prime Minster Justin Trudeau is in a tough re-election fight ahead of Monday’s parliamentary elections. Read more
Condemnation of Trump’s stance on Turkey, Syria and the Kurds was quick and severe, not only from Democrats but also from many Republicans. Read more
Hong Kong’s government says the U.S. Congress shouldn’t interfere in the territory’s affairs, after the House passed three bills showing U.S. support for pro-democracy protesters. Read more
A dozen Democratic presidential candidates participated in a spirited debate today over health care, taxes, gun control and impeachment. Read more
The new hashtag #MeTooVoter was unveiled Tuesday on the same day as the fourth Democratic presidential debate and reflects frustration among activists that issues of sexual violence and harassment have largely been absent from the debate stage and campaign trail. Read more
State Sen. Kai Kahele says the people of Hawaii’s 2nd congressional district need a representative who will work for them full-time and come back to Hawaii for town halls. Read more
The event, hosted by CNN and The New York Times, will be held in Ohio, a state that has long helped decide presidential elections but has drifted away from Democrats in recent years. Read more
Hunter Biden recently said he would step down from the board of directors of a Chinese-backed private equity firm because his service had become a “distraction.” Read more
The White House says President Donald Trump has yet to watch a graphically violent parody video that depicts a likeness of him shooting and stabbing opponents and members of the news media, but he “strongly condemns” it. Read more
Fiona Hill, a former top National Security Council expert on Russia, is testifying to Congress behind closed doors today, the latest former Trump administration official to be subpoenaed as part of the House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Read more
Facing intense scrutiny from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, Hunter Biden says he will step down from the board of directors of a Chinese-backed private equity firm at the end of the month as part of a pledge not to work on behalf of any foreign-owned companies should his father win the presidency. Read more
The United States appears to be heading toward a full military withdrawal from Syria amid growing chaos , cries of betrayal and signs that Turkey’s invasion could fuel a broader war. Read more
Since the early days of the United States, leading politicians have had to contend with awkward problems posed by their family members. Joe Biden is the latest prominent politician to navigate this tricky terrain. Read more
President Donald Trump today stood behind personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, one of his highest-profile and most vocal defenders, amid reports that federal prosecutors in the city Giuliani led as mayor are eyeing him for possible lobbying violations. Read more
What was thought to be a routine conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy turned into anything but that, when Trump asked him to investigate Ukraine’s involvement in the 2016 presidential election and the activities of Democratic political rival Joe Biden and his son Hunter. Read more
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