The Latest: Cohen hands over documents about Moscow project

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen (all times local): 1:10 p.m. Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, has turned over documents to the House Intelligence Committee that are related to a Trump real estate project in Moscow. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter Read more about The Latest: Cohen hands over documents about Moscow project[…]

Pelosi: House to condemn ‘forms of hatred’ after Omar words

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday the House will vote on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, white supremacy and other forms of hate after freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar’s comments about Israel sparked turmoil among Democrats. Pelosi said she does not believe the Minnesota Democrat understood the “weight of her words” or that they Read more about Pelosi: House to condemn ‘forms of hatred’ after Omar words[…]

Trump celebrates North Dakota football champs with fast food

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is again feting football champions with burgers and fries. Trump is celebrating the Division 1-winning North Dakota State University football team at the White House with a lunch that includes Big Macs, french fries and Chick-fil-A sandwiches. Trump served a similar spread that included hundreds of hamburgers to the Read more about Trump celebrates North Dakota football champs with fast food[…]

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson is resigning

WASHINGTON (AP) — Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson said Friday she is resigning to become president of the University of Texas at El Paso. A former U.S. House Republican member from New Mexico and graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Wilson has headed the Air Force since May 2017, making her President Donald Trump’s Read more about Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson is resigning[…]

Fast food at White House for North Dakota football champs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The smell of burgers and fries wafted through the State Dining Room as President Donald Trump celebrated the championship football players from North Dakota State on Monday with fast food, like he did when he honored the national champion Clemson Tigers. Trump told the Division 1-winning football team he could have had Read more about Fast food at White House for North Dakota football champs[…]

Biden eyes fundraising challenge amid new sense of urgency

NEW YORK (AP) — On the cusp of another White House run, Joe Biden faces a daunting challenge that could complicate his path to the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination: money. Those close to the former vice president believe he would start off at a fundraising disadvantage compared to would-be rivals, whose campaigns have benefited from Read more about Biden eyes fundraising challenge amid new sense of urgency[…]

The Latest: Steyer calls Gov. Jay Inslee ‘climate champion’

SEATTLE (AP) — The Latest on Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement he’s running for president (all times local): 7:05 a.m. In a tweet sent after Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced his presidential run, billionaire investor and Democratic activist Tom Steyer calls Inslee a “climate champion.” Steyer says the 2020 election will decide whether the U.S. Read more about The Latest: Steyer calls Gov. Jay Inslee ‘climate champion’[…]

The Latest: GOP plan would limit power to declare emergency

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s declaration of an emergency at the southwest border(all times local): 8 p.m. The White House and Republican senators are seeking compromise on a plan to limit future presidential powers to unilaterally declare national emergencies. Chances seem to be improving that President Donald Trump might avoid an Read more about The Latest: GOP plan would limit power to declare emergency[…]

Cohen’s 4th day of testimony could touch on Russia, finances

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s former lawyer is returning to Capitol Hill for a fourth day of testimony as Democrats pursue a flurry of investigations into Trump’s White House, businesses and presidential campaign. Michael Cohen became a key figure in those investigations after turning on his former boss and cooperating with special counsel Robert Read more about Cohen’s 4th day of testimony could touch on Russia, finances[…]

Michael Cohen sought Trump pardon, attorney says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, “directed his attorney” to explore a potential presidential pardon last year, his current attorney said Thursday, appearing to contradict his client’s testimony to Congress. Cohen testified under oath last week at a House Oversight Committee hearing that he had never asked for, and would Read more about Michael Cohen sought Trump pardon, attorney says[…]