Native American Dem leader running for congressional seat

The former leader of the New Mexico Democratic Party is officially running for an open congressional seat and hopes to become the nation's first Native American congresswoman. Debra Haaland announced her bid Tuesday after recently filing a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission to run for the state's 1st Congressional District.

The Latest: Spicer unauthorized leaks a frankly dangerousa

White House press secretary Sean Spicer says unauthorized leaking of sensitive or classified information is "frankly dangerous," after President Donald Trump reportedly shared classified information with two Russian diplomats during a meeting in the Oval Office. He drew a distinction between leaks and Trump's conversation with the Russians, saying the discussion with the Russian officials involved shared threats to the U.S. and Russia.

The Latest: Senate intel chairman wants WH to call him

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr says he has yet to get an explanation from the White House on what happened in the Oval Office meeting where the president reportedly shared classified information with the Russians. Burr says he waited all morning to get a call from someone in the room who can tell him what happened.

Washington becomes latest state to seek ID compliance

In this April 6, 2016, file photo, a sign at the federal courthouse in Tacoma, Wash., is shown to inform visitors of the federal government's REAL ID act, which requires state driver's licenses and ID cards to have security enhancements and be issued to people who can prove they're legally in the United States. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign a measure Tuesday, May 16, 2017, that seeks to bring the state into compliance with federal identification requirements.

The Latest: Spicer unauthorized leaks ‘frankly dangerous’

National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster walks back to the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Monday, May 15, 2017, after speaking to the media. WASHINGTON - The Latest on the report that President Donald Trump shared classified information with Russian officials : White House press secretary Sean Spicer says unauthorized leaking of sensitive or classified information is "frankly dangerous," after President Donald Trump reportedly shared classified information with two Russian diplomats during a meeting in the Oval Office.

Sharing secrets with Russia ‘very troubling,’ Maine senators say

The possibility that President Donald Trump disclosed highly classified information to Russian visitors to the White House has raised concerns among Maine lawmakers. Both Maine senators - Republican Susan Collins and independent Angus King - called it "very troubling" if the president shared sensitive secrets with the Russians.

Melissa McCarthy Perfectly Trolls Sean Spicer For Hiding In Bushes

The comedian was captured on video Friday morning riding a motorized podium in midtown while dressed as Spicer, presumably a sequence that will air when McCarthy hosts the next "Saturday Night Live". " Saturday Night Live " continued its ratings winning streak this week, with the most recent episode delivering the most-watched May telecast of the series in the past seven years, Variety said.

The Latest: Dem calls report on Trump, intel ‘disturbing’

WASHINGTON - The Latest on the report that President Donald Trump shared classified information with Russian officials : The top Democrat on the House intelligence committee says a report that President Donald Trump shared intelligence about the Islamic State group with Russian officials is "deeply disturbing." Rep. Adam Schiff of California said in a statement Monday that "this disclosure could jeopardize sources of very sensitive intelligence and relationships we have with key partners."

Teacher enters race for governor of New Mexico

This April 23, 2017 photo provided by Peter DeBenedittis shows Peter DeBenedittis, 58, at the New Mexico state capitol in Santa Fe. DeBenedittis announced Monday, May 15, 2017, that he will seek the Democratic nomination for governor as Republican Gov. Susana Martinez cannot run for a third term.

States are finally letting kids bring sunscreen to school without a doctor’s note

Susan Grenon makes sure her son is lathered with sunscreen before he leaves for school in the morning, but the fair-skinned 10-year-old can't bring a bottle to reapply it without a doctor's note. Many school systems categorize sunscreen as an over-the-counter medication requiring special paperwork, but several states have been pushing to loosen restrictions to make it easier for kids to protect themselves from skin cancer.

No, Dems Haven’t Cracked the Code for Winning Over Rural Trump Supporters

Cheri Bustos, a Democratic congresswoman from Central Illinois, was touted last week by Politico as the politician who has cracked the code for getting Trump voters to elect a Democrat.I 'm not going to dispute the fact that she is a gifted politician, but let me cut to the chase and give you a condensed version of her recipe for political success: raise a lot of money, show up for things, and represent a district that's been gerrymandered for Democrats. Cheri Bustos, a Democratic congresswoman from Central Illinois, was touted last week by Politico as the politician who has cracked the code for getting Trump voters to elect a Democrat.

Introducing Doug Robinson, Mitt Romney Nephew Running for Colorado Governor

Doug Robinson , the latest hopeful to announce for the 2018 Colorado governor's race, is the nephew of Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts and the 2012 Republican candidate for president. But Robinson is optimistic that his experience in the technology industry, his passion for issues such as education and his status as a political outsider will help him top the better-known candidates with whom he's competing.

Walker Teases About 3rd Term As Governor Monday, May 15

"We need to do more. In 2018 we can defeat Tammy Baldwin and elect a new United States Senator who actually represents the people of Wisconsin" Walker still hasn't announced that he's running for a third term, but he did announce the that is a much better place to do business than when he took office "I'm ready and I hope you are too.

MI: Detroit’s QLINE is Open for Streetcar Riders

Following a flurry of speeches about Detroit transit and all the fanfare of a big historical event; after a performance by the Cass Tech marching band, Detroit's streetcar line opened for business today. After a ceremonial trip for dignitaries pulled up at the northbound Grand Circus Park station on Woodward Avenue and unloaded, a quick ribbon-cutting gave way to a large crowd pouring onto a streetcar wrapped for the occasion with Detroit images and a quote near the top of the car from poet Jessica Care Moore: For those who came to the grand opening of the 3.3-mile streetcar line, the moment appeared to represent a starting line for a region's hopes about itself.