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Lanny Davis says Michael Cohen directed previous lawyer to seek Trump pardon

Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen directed his lawyer to ask the White House about a presidential pardon, contradicting his sworn testimony to Congress, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday evening.

March 6, 2019

Donald Trump threatens to boycott presidential debates after DNC excludes Fox News

President Trump threatened Wednesday not to participate in presidential debates sponsored by "fake news networks."

March 6, 2019

Alex Trebek, ‘Jeopardy’ host, reveals stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Alex Trebek said Wednesday he has been diagnosed with a virulent form of cancer for which the usual prognosis, he said, "is not very encouraging."

March 6, 2019

Hillary Clinton ‘Mean Girls’ meme tweet targets Donald Trump

From presidential debates to subtweeting. After President Trump "lamented" Tuesday not getting a rematch with defeated 2016 Democrat Hillary Clinton, the first lady was back on Twitter herself.

March 5, 2019

Ilhan Omar-inspired anti-Semitism resolution to condemn Islamophobia, too

A planned House resolution condemning anti-Semitism, prompted by a Muslim Congresswoman's repeatedly accusing Jews and Israel supporters of dual loyalty, will reportedly be broadened to include a condemnation of anti-Muslim bias.

March 5, 2019

Bernie Sanders signs DNC loyalty pledge

America's best-known socialist is now officially a Democrat. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont has signed the party-loyalty pledge that the Democratic National Committee requires of all presidential-primary candidates.

March 5, 2019

Donald Trump mocks Hillary Clinton on Twitter after 2020 announcement

President Trump isn't gonna get the rematch he wanted. In a tweet Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Trump noted that 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton had said Monday night that she will not run in 2020.

March 5, 2019

Hillary Clinton rules out 2020 bid: ‘I’m not running’

Hillary Clinton ruled out a 2020 presidential bid on Monday while insisting that she intends to remain in the public eye.

March 4, 2019

Ilhan Omar uses anti-Semitic trope against Nita Lowey Israel support

Rep. Ilhan Omar told a Jewish congresswoman Sunday that their constituents didn't elect either woman to have allegiance to a foreign country.

March 3, 2019

Joe Biden says family wants 2020 run

Former Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he is being "prodded" by family members to run for president in 2020.

February 26, 2019

Jorge Ramos, Univision anchorman, detained in Venezuela

Jorge Ramos, the Univision anchorman who frequently crossed swords with President Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign, was detained while interviewing Venezuela's socialist president.

February 25, 2019

Thom Tillis, in Washington Post op-ed, supports resolution blocking Trump emergency declaration

Sen. Thom Tillis said in a column posted Monday evening that he will oppose President Trump's declaration of a border-security emergency.

February 25, 2019

Spike Lee calls for rejection of Donald Trump in Oscar speech

Spike Lee used his acceptance speech at the Academy Awards on Sunday night to call for the rejection of President Trump, albeit not by name.

February 24, 2019

Donald Trump Jr: Hate hoax nominees are Nathan Phillips, Jussie Smollett, Christine Blasey Ford

Donald Trump Jr. "exhorted" his 3.35 million Twitter followers to "Cast your vote now. The nominees for best performance in a politically motivated hate hoax are..."

February 24, 2019

Jussie Smollett apologizes to ‘Empire’ cast

A tearful Jussie Smollett apologized to fellow cast and crew members before filming continued Thursday on the set of "Empire" in Chicago.

February 21, 2019

Kamala Harris breaks silence on Jussie Smollett: ‘Sad, frustrated, and disappointed’

Democratic presidential contender Kamala D. Harris broke her silence Thursday on the Jussie Smollett case, calling the apparent hoax disappointing and a distraction from fighting racism and homophobia.

February 21, 2019

Jussie Smollett ‘Empire’ suspension under 20th Century Fox consideration: Report

One reported motive for Jussie Smollett to fake a hate crime was to garner sympathy and prevent the makers of "Empire" from reducing his role. It may become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

February 20, 2019

Michael Avenatti calls on Jussie Smollett bandwagon jumpers to ‘eat crow & denounce this stunt’

Stormy Daniels' attorney called out people who swallowed "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's claim of being the victim of a hate crime, saying public figures were too quick to jump on the bandwagon and now need to "eat crow."

February 20, 2019

Jussie Smollett attorneys decry Chicago police leaks after felony charge

Jussie Smollett's attorneys attacked Chicago investigators Wednesday evening, accusing them of defaming the actor with leaks.

February 20, 2019

Adam Schiff deletes tweet praising Jussie Smollett

The leader of the U.S. House's investigative panel deleted a tweet praising suspected hate-crime hoaxter Jussie Smollett for his "moral clarity."

February 20, 2019