Leaked NSA doc highlights deep flaws in US election system
By FRANK BAJAK and RAPHAEL SATTER Associated Press
By FRANK BAJAK and RAPHAEL SATTER Associated Press
Trump wishes Comey luck, allies aim at lawman's credibility
The White House and its allies are scrambling for ways to offset potential damage from fired FBI Director James Comey's highly anticipated congressional testimony, an appearance that could expose new details about his discussions with President Donald Trump about the federal investigation into Russia's election meddling.
The White House and its allies are scrambling for ways to offset potential damage from fired FBI Director James Comey's highly anticipated congressional testimony, an appearance that could expose new details about his discussions with President Donald Trump about the federal investigation into Russia's election meddling.
Senate OKs bill to make firing employees easier for VA
The Senate approved broad legislation Tuesday to make firing employees easier for the beleaguered Department of Veterans Affairs, part of an accountability effort urged by President Donald Trump following years of high-profile problems.
The Senate approved broad legislation Tuesday to make firing employees easier for the beleaguered Department of Veterans Affairs, part of an accountability effort urged by President Donald Trump following years of high-profile problems.
Flynn turns over documents to panel probing Russia, Trump
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn turned over about 600 pages of documents Tuesday to the Senate intelligence committee as part of its investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election, according to a congressional aide
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn turned over about 600 pages of documents Tuesday to the Senate intelligence committee as part of its investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election, according to a congressional aide
California Gov. Brown says US will stay in climate fight
California Gov. Jerry Brown predicts that President Donald Trump's decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate accord will prove temporary because of the urgency of the issue.
California Gov. Jerry Brown predicts that President Donald Trump's decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate accord will prove temporary because of the urgency of the issue.
Legal experts to Trump on travel ban: Twitter hurting cause
Memo from legal experts to President Donald Trump on resurrecting his stalled travel ban: Quit Twitter.
Memo from legal experts to President Donald Trump on resurrecting his stalled travel ban: Quit Twitter.
White House aide says Russia probe 'detracts' from agenda
The White House director of legislative affairs acknowledged Monday that the ongoing investigations into possible links between Russia and President Donald Trump's campaign have undoubtedly detracted from the administration's agenda. But he said he's expecting plenty of legislative accomplishments nonetheless.
The White House director of legislative affairs acknowledged Monday that the ongoing investigations into possible links between Russia and President Donald Trump's campaign have undoubtedly detracted from the administration's agenda. But he said he's expecting plenty of legislative accomplishments nonetheless.
Report suggests Russia hackers breached voting software firm
Russian hackers attacked at least one U.S. voting software supplier days before last year's presidential election, according to a government intelligence report leaked Monday that suggests election-related hacking penetrated further into U.S. voting systems than previously known.
Russian hackers attacked at least one U.S. voting software supplier days before last year's presidential election, according to a government intelligence report leaked Monday that suggests election-related hacking penetrated further into U.S. voting systems than previously known.
Trump argues for travel ban after attacks hit London
President Donald Trump argued in favor of his controversial travel ban as London authorities responded to reports of a string of attacks Saturday night.
President Donald Trump argued in favor of his controversial travel ban as London authorities responded to reports of a string of attacks Saturday night.
Bill Maher's use of racial slur on HBO show draws criticism
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Bill Maher is facing criticism for his use of a racial slur during a discussion with a Republican senator on his HBO talk show Friday night.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Bill Maher is facing criticism for his use of a racial slur during a discussion with a Republican senator on his HBO talk show Friday night.
Special counsel's Trump investigation includes Manafort case
The special counsel investigating possible ties between President Donald Trump's campaign and Russia's government has taken over a separate criminal probe involving former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, and may expand his inquiry to investigate the roles of the attorney general and deputy attorney general in the firing of FBI Director James Comey, The Associated Press has learned.
The special counsel investigating possible ties between President Donald Trump's campaign and Russia's government has taken over a separate criminal probe involving former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, and may expand his inquiry to investigate the roles of the attorney general and deputy attorney general in the firing of FBI Director James Comey, The Associated Press has learned.
Gov. Jerry Brown, Silicon Valley leaders vow continued climate change focus
California Gov. Jerry Brown and top Silicon Valley tech business leaders are denouncing President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the international Paris Climate Accord agreement.
California Gov. Jerry Brown and top Silicon Valley tech business leaders are denouncing President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the international Paris Climate Accord agreement.
Trump asks Supreme Court to reinstate travel ban
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to reinstate its ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries. The Justice Department filing to the high court late Thursday argues that the federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, made several mistakes in ruling against the Trump travel policy. The government says the nation will be safer if the policy is put in...
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to reinstate its ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries. The Justice Department filing to the high court late Thursday argues that the federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, made several mistakes in ruling against the Trump travel policy. The government says the nation will be safer if the policy is put in...
Elon Musk dumps Trump over Paris climate agreement decision
President Donald Trump has lost the support of a top billionaire business leader over his decision to withdraw from the Paris climate deal.
President Donald Trump has lost the support of a top billionaire business leader over his decision to withdraw from the Paris climate deal.
Trump waives law forcing US move its embassy to Jerusalem
President Donald Trump has temporarily waived a law requiring the U.S. to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
President Donald Trump has temporarily waived a law requiring the U.S. to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
California Assembly OKs protection against workplace raids, bill sent to Senate
The California Assembly on Wednesday passed and sent to the Senate a bill prohibiting employers from letting immigration agents enter worksites or view employee files without a warrant or subpoena. Assemblyman David Chiu says his bill, AB450, aims to prevent workplace raids and make sure President Donald Trump follows the law in his efforts to deport millions of immigrants living in the country...
The California Assembly on Wednesday passed and sent to the Senate a bill prohibiting employers from letting immigration agents enter worksites or view employee files without a warrant or subpoena. Assemblyman David Chiu says his bill, AB450, aims to prevent workplace raids and make sure President Donald Trump follows the law in his efforts to deport millions of immigrants living in the country...
House committee issues subpoenas; Comey OK'd to testify
The House intelligence committee said Wednesday it is issuing subpoenas for former national security adviser Michael Flynn and President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, as well as their businesses, as part of its investigation into Russian activities during last year's election.
The House intelligence committee said Wednesday it is issuing subpoenas for former national security adviser Michael Flynn and President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, as well as their businesses, as part of its investigation into Russian activities during last year's election.
Study: New taxes could fund universal California health care
A longshot California proposal to replace insurance companies with government-funded health care for all of the state's residents could be paid for with a sales tax hike and a new tax on business revenue, according to a report released Wednesday.
A longshot California proposal to replace insurance companies with government-funded health care for all of the state's residents could be paid for with a sales tax hike and a new tax on business revenue, according to a report released Wednesday.
Gov. Brown looks to China for climate bond
California Gov. Jerry Brown is looking for allies in the fight against climate change and he sees one in China, which he'll visit later this week.
California Gov. Jerry Brown is looking for allies in the fight against climate change and he sees one in China, which he'll visit later this week.
White House briefly placed on lockdown after person attempts to jump over barricade
The White House has been placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon, according to Fox News.
The White House has been placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon, according to Fox News.