WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — The top national security adviser says President Donald Trump would be “pretty disappointed” if North Korea were to launch a new rocket or missile test, as some experts believe he could be preparing to do. Speaking on ABC’s “This Week,” John Bolton would not confirm reports based on commercial Read more about Bolton: Trump would be ‘pretty disappointed’ at Kim test[…]

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Democrats selected Milwaukee to host their 2020 national convention Monday, setting up the party’s 2020 standard-bearer to accept the presidential nomination in the heart of the old industrial belt that delivered Donald Trump to the White House. Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez chose Milwaukee over Houston and Miami after deliberations lingered Read more about Dems select Milwaukee for 2020 national convention[…]

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats briefly delayed votes on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism and other bigotry Thursday as they added language sought by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to include mention of Latinos, too. Majority Leader Steny Hoyer’s office said the changes were quickly made — inserting the reference to Latinos — and voting on the Read more about House broadens anti-hate bill yet again, nears vote[…]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Assailed by his ex-lawyer at every turn, President Donald Trump nevertheless claimed a measure of vindication from Michael Cohen’s statement that he possessed no direct evidence of collusion with Russia from his time serving the boss. But contrary to Trump’s words, Cohen did not exonerate him on the matter in his testimony Read more about AP FACT CHECK: Trump twists Cohen’s words on collusion[…]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar’s newest remarks about Israel mark a ‘dark day’ for the Jewish state. He tweeted as House Democrats were preparing a resolution for Wednesday declaring that the House opposes anti-Semitism and bigotry. The measure is part of the Democrats’ pushback against Omar for suggesting last Read more about Trump tweets Omar’s Israel remarks mark ‘dark day’[…]

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the White House gears up for the 2020 campaign, it’s pressing the case that Democrats are rallying behind what it’s calling the policies of “socialism.” Trying to portray Democrats as out of step with ordinary Americans, Vice President Mike Pence is using an appearance Friday before the Conservative Political Action Conference Read more about Eyeing 2020, White House steps up ‘socialism’ attack on Dems[…]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort asked a judge for mercy on Wednesday, saying the criminal charges against him have “taken everything from me already.” He pleaded with the judge not to impose any additional prison time beyond the roughly four-year sentence he received in a separate case last week. “I am Read more about Manafort: Charges have ‘taken everything from me already’[…]

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is an unlikely can’t-miss stop for the Democratic presidential candidates, but many of them are making appearances this weekend at the trendy and techie South by Southwest Festival in Austin. Texas is an early primary state, but the real draw of the event for Democrats is the chance to spend Read more about 2020 Democrats flock to trendy SXSW festival in Texas[…]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 20 years after he left the White House, Bill Clinton is still sought after for advice by some Democrats running for president. But the names on his dance card in recent months underscore how much his standing in the party has changed. So far, none of the party’s early front-runners has Read more about Bill Clinton has 2020 advice, but few candidates seeking it[…]

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A company run by a donor to President Donald Trump claimed it could provide Chinese clients with a chance to mingle and take photos with the president, along with access to his private club in Palm Beach, Florida. It remains unclear how much Li Yang charged for the services and Read more about Trump donor claimed she could offer access to president[…]