From Ice Cube to Black Cube

Trump team sends mixed signals to Europe - National security adviser John Bolton on Sunday carefully doubled down on President Donald Trump's threat that European countries could be sanctioned by the United States if they continue to be involved with Iran. 'This Week' Transcript 5-13-18: President Trump's national security adviser John Bolton - MARTHA RADDATZ, ABC NEWS: Let's talk about that with the president's national security advisor, John Bolton.

How California Could Bust Up the Two-Party System

In wide-open 2020 presidential field, Democrats are road-testing messages - and trying to redefine their party - The future of the Democratic Party has been booking late night TV gigs, waking up for morning drive-time radio and showing up at watering holes in rural counties to try out new material. Joe Biden: the liberal everyman spoiling for a fight with Trump as 2020 looms - The Democratic field is likely to be swollen but the 75-year-old could represent a likable consensus candidate for both wings of the party - Among recent pilgrims to the Arizona ranch of Senator John McCain was Joe Biden.

A Surge of Women Candidates, but Crowded Primaries and Tough Races Await

In wide-open 2020 presidential field, Democrats are road-testing messages - and trying to redefine their party - The future of the Democratic Party has been booking late night TV gigs, waking up for morning drive-time radio and showing up at watering holes in rural counties to try out new material. Joe Biden: the liberal everyman spoiling for a fight with Trump as 2020 looms - The Democratic field is likely to be swollen but the 75-year-old could represent a likable consensus candidate for both wings of the party - Among recent pilgrims to the Arizona ranch of Senator John McCain was Joe Biden.

Donald Trump’s Mommy Issues

In wide-open 2020 presidential field, Democrats are road-testing messages - and trying to redefine their party - The future of the Democratic Party has been booking late night TV gigs, waking up for morning drive-time radio and showing up at watering holes in rural counties to try out new material. Joe Biden: the liberal everyman spoiling for a fight with Trump as 2020 looms - The Democratic field is likely to be swollen but the 75-year-old could represent a likable consensus candidate for both wings of the party - Among recent pilgrims to the Arizona ranch of Senator John McCain was Joe Biden.

Israelis allegedly hired to probe Obama aides were also used by Harvey Weinstein

Black Cube, which dug up dirt on accusers of alleged sex abuser, also worked to discredit Iran nuclear deal, The New Yorker reports; intelligence agency denies any ties to Trump The Israeli private intelligence agency allegedly hired to dig up dirt on Obama officials in order to discredit the Iran nuclear deal negotiated during his tenure is the same firm hired by disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, according to a report in The New Yorker magazine.

Report: Trump Aides Used Weinstein Tactics to Target Iran DealThe…

Unknown persons associated with the Trump administration reportedly hired a private Israeli intelligence agency to run "dirty ops" against two Obama administration officials in an attempt to discredit the Iran nuclear deal, according to a wild new report in The Observer . The agency also seems to have been the same firm that disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein hired to go after women who accused him of sexual assault.

McCain gets visits from friends, family after surgery

By LAURIE KELLMAN, ALAN FRAM and BOB CHRISTIE, Associated Press WASHINGTON - A frail Sen. John McCain has been receiving a stream of visitors and good wishes at his Arizona ranch as he confronts the aftermath of brain cancer treatment and surgery. Former Vice President Joe Biden sat with McCain for 90 minutes last Sunday, according to people close to both men.

At his ranch, John McCain urges Joe Biden not to walk away from politics

Battling brain cancer at his family ranch in Arizona, 81-year-old Sen. John McCain has been sharing his hopes for the future of the country and reflections on his political life . For former Vice President Joe Biden, McCain's message was a simple one: don't "walk away" from politics, Biden told The New York Times , describing his conversation with the Arizona Republican.

John McCain, recuperating from surgery, gets visits in Arizona from Joe Biden, Lindsey Graham

A frail Sen. John McCain has been receiving a stream of visitors and good wishes at his Arizona ranch as he confronts the aftermath of brain cancer treatment and surgery. Former Vice President Joe Biden sat with McCain for 90 minutes Sunday, according to people close to both men.

In AZ, McCain gets visits from Biden, Graham after surgery Source: AP

A frail Sen. John McCain has been receiving a stream of visitors and good wishes at his Arizona ranch as he confronts the aftermath of brain cancer treatment and surgery. Former Vice President Joe Biden sat with McCain for 90 minutes Sunday, according to people close to both men.

McCain Reveals ‘This Is My Last Term,’ Making Him ‘Freer’

Sen. John McCain says the fact that he's not running for Senate again makes him more able to vote his conscience U.S. Sen. John McCain is retiring at the end of his term after decades in Congress, giving him a sense of freedom about what he can vote on, he says in a book excerpt published this week by Apple News. McCain, 81, was diagnosed with cancer in July, which the Arizona Republican writes helped him come to terms with the end of his Senate career.

Liberal judge wins Wisconsin court race, Dems see hope

And Dallet's hammering of conservative judge Michael Screnock on Tuesday prodded Republican Gov. Scott Walker, who had endorsed Screnock, to warn his fellow Republicans that more losses could be coming. "Tonight's results show we are at risk of a #BlueWave in WI," Walker, who is up for re-election in November, tweeted.

A Boon for Democrats as Liberal Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Liberal judge Rebecca Dallet's runaway victory in a Wisconsin Supreme Court race cheered Democrats eager for more evidence their party is ready for a winning fall in midterm elections. And Dallet's hammering of conservative judge Michael Screnock on Tuesday prodded Republican Gov. Scott Walker, who had endorsed Screnock, to warn his fellow Republicans that more losses could be coming.

Liberal judge Rebecca Dallet wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race: AP

Liberal judge Rebecca Dallet cruised to victory in race to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court for a 10-year term, the Associated Press reported late on Tuesday. Dallet defeated conservative judge Michael Screnock who was endorsed by Wisconsin's Republican governor, Scott Walker, narrowing conservative control of the court to 4-3 from 5-2, AP said.

Rebecca Dallet beats Michael Screnock in race for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Rebecca Dallet trounced Michael Screnock on Tuesday for a seat on the state Supreme Court, shrinking the court's conservative majority and giving Democrats a jolt of energy heading into the fall election. Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Rebecca Dallet greets supporters as they watch returns on election night at Good City Brewing in Milwaukee.