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John McCain’s dog dies in ‘tragic accident,’ family says

The beloved dog of the late Sen. John McCain has joined her master. In a series of social-media posts Monday, widow Cindy and daughter Meghan announced the death of Chesapeake Bay retriever Burma.

April 9, 2019

Andrew Cuomo backs bill to release Donald Trump New York tax returns

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said late Monday that he would support state legislation designed to pry loose President Trump's tax returns.

April 8, 2019

Adam Schiff rejects Michael Cohen’s bid to trade new Trump evidence for prison delay

Michael Cohen's effort to enlist House Democrats in his efforts to stay out of jail were rebuffed Monday.

April 8, 2019

Ilhan Omar prays for Donald Trump: ‘My Lord, forgive my people for they do not know’

Rep. Ilhan Omar prayed for President Trump and people who attack her on Sunday, almost reciting Jesus' last words on the cross about His persecutors.

April 7, 2019

Chad Isaak arrested in Mandan, N.D. killings at RJR Maintenance & Management

Police have arrested a suspect in a North Dakota quadruple homicide that occurred on Monday. Mandan Police said at a press conference late Thursday that Chad Isaak is being held on four counts of felony murder.

April 4, 2019

Brian Rini identified as ‘teen’ claiming to be Timmothy Pitzen: Report

The FBI said Thursday that a "teen" claiming to be Timmothy Pitzen is not the long-missing boy. DNA tests proved the man to 23-year-old Brian Rini of Medina, Ohio, Newport Police Chief Tom Collins told ABC News on Thursday.

April 4, 2019

Morgan Ortagus, ex-Fox News contributor, named State Department spokeswoman

The State Department reached again into the ranks of Fox News Channel almunae for a new spokesperson, but this one is an erstwhile conservative critic of President Trump.

April 3, 2019

Conservative coalition calls for confirmation of Berhardt to Interior ‘without delay’

A coalition of 20 conservative organizations and 24 prominent individuals are urging the U.S. Senate to confirm David Bernhardt "without delay" as secretary of the Interior -- a post he has held on an interim basis since January.

April 3, 2019

Donald Trump mocks ‘young bartender’ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

President Trump gleefully mocked one of the Democratic Party's biggest stars and her signature legislative proposal at a Republican fundraising dinner Tuesday night. Mr. Trump did not name Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Democrat, but he did say he didn't want to be too hard on her "Green New Deal" because he hoped to campaign against it.

April 2, 2019

Caitlyn Caruso, D.J. Hill accuse Joe Biden of unwanted touching

Two more women have come forward to say they were made uncomfortable by feely encounters with former Vice President Joe Biden.

April 2, 2019

Dianne Feinstein defends Joe Biden amid inappropriate touching accusations: ‘It’s hardly sexy’

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California Democrat, defended former Vice President Joseph R. Biden against claims of inappropriate touching of women, calling Mr. Biden's actions "hardly sexy."

April 1, 2019

Hoda Muthana, ISIS bride, says she’d be model U.S. citizen

Hoda Muthana, the ISIS bride at the center of a dispute over whether she can come back to the U.S., is saying that she didn't hate America. And she says she'll never do it again.

April 1, 2019

Muriel Bowser, D.C. mayor, tweets Bryce Harper ‘Benedict Arnold’ diss, then deletes it

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser compared former Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper to the most infamous traitor in American history -- and then backed off.

April 1, 2019

Democrats to introduce constitutional amendment to abolish Electoral College: Report

Democratic senators plan to introduce Tuesday a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College, a revamping of the 230-year-old U.S. electoral system increasingly demanded by the party's presidential candidates.

April 1, 2019

Jeanine Pirro to return to Fox News, Sean Hannity says

"Judge Jeanine" Pirro will be back on Fox News, Sean Hannity said Wednesday.

March 27, 2019

FBI reviewing why Jussie Smollett charges dropped: Report

The FBI is reportedly reviewing the stunning decision by Illinois prosecutors to drop all charges against actor Jussie Smollett related to his dubious claims of having been the victim of a hate crime.

March 27, 2019

Mueller report doesn’t exonerate Trump, majority of Americans says in CNN poll

A CNN poll released Wednesday said that a majority of Americans, including the lion's share of Democrats, do not believe the report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller exonerated President Trump and his campaign of colluding with Russia in the 2016 election.

March 27, 2019

James Comey confused by Robert Mueller obstruction of justice decision

Former FBI chief James B. Comey said in a speech Tuesday evening that he is confused by special counsel Robert Mueller's reasoning on not charging President Trump with obstruction of justice.

March 26, 2019

Calvin Desir identified as second Parkland suicide victim

A second Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student to commit suicide was identified by authorities on Tuesday as Calvin Desir, according to the Miami CBS affiliate.

March 26, 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gets death threats ‘every day,’ blames ‘right-wing media’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Thursday that she receives death threats "every day," and blamed the "right-wing media" for it.

March 21, 2019