AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Latest on the Democratic contenders for president (all times local): 12:50 p.m. Sen. Bernie Sanders has told a packed house in Des Moines that as president his power to reform industries and institutions would be limited, but he’d still fulfill his campaign promises with their support. Sanders said “no president, Read more about The Latest: Sanders promises reform to Iowa supporters[…]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the sentencing of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort (all times local): 10:55 a.m. Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is apologizing for his crimes. Manafort, 69, betrayed no emotion as he read his statement in federal court Wednesday from his wheelchair. The judge said she’d give Manafort credit Read more about The Latest: Manafort apologizes for crimes at sentencing[…]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two of the themes President Donald Trump is expected to hammer during his campaign for re-election are at odds as his administration considers whether to offer new deportation protections to tens of thousands of Venezuelans in the U.S. amid ongoing unrest in the South American country. Officials are hoping the situation will Read more about Fate of Venezuelans in US has Trump priorities in conflict[…]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The parents of an American college student who died after being detained in North Korea say Kim Jong Un (gihm jung oon) “and his evil regime” are responsible for his death. Fred and Cindy Warmbier (WARM’-beer) rebuked President Donald Trump in a statement Friday. After meeting with Kim this week, Trump said Read more about Warmbier’s parents blame NKorea ‘evil regime’ in son’s death[…]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote Thursday on a resolution “opposing hate” as Democrats try to move past a controversy over remarks by freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar that deeply split the party and clouded their agenda. Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced the vote at a private morning meeting of House Democrats, according Read more about Amid Dems’ turmoil, House to vote on anti-hate resolution[…]
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders has hired four key Iowa staffers and three veterans in New Hampshire, building out a team of old and new staff as he makes his second Democratic bid for president. The Iowa team, in particular, showcases the Vermont senator’s emphasis on grassroots organizing and an effort to Read more about Bernie Sanders makes top Iowa, New Hampshire hires for 2020[…]
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — President Donald Trump surveyed damage on Friday from a deadly tornado that devastated a small Alabama town, killing nearly two dozen people. Trump and first lady Melania Trump, flew south to Georgia and then took a helicopter to Alabama, landing at a regional airport in Auburn. The Trumps greeted people awaiting Read more about Trump tours tornado devastation in Alabama[…]
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 Donor claimed Chinese clients could mingle with Trump[…]
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is setting a high bar for impeachment of President Donald Trump, saying he is “just not worth it” even as some on her left flank clamor to start proceedings. Pelosi said in an interview with The Washington Post that “I’m not for impeachment” of Trump. “Unless there’s something Read more about Pelosi: Impeaching Trump ‘just not worth it’[…]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort attended his second sentencing hearing in as many weeks, with a judge expected to tack on additional prison time beyond the roughly four-year punishment he has already received. Manafort, 69, sat in a wheelchair at the defense table next to his lawyers in federal court in Read more about Manafort returns to federal court for another sentencing[…]