Senate candidate Doug Jones answers questions from canceled forum

Last week, I asked a series of tough questions to the remaining major party candidates in Alabama's United States Senate special election. I had planned on asking the questions as a moderator at a now-canceled forum at Samford University.

Senate candidate Roy Moore answers questions from canceled forum

Roy Moore's nemesis speaks out Drag queen says she's willing to 'take hit' for LGBT community to spread message of equality Last week, I asked a series of tough questions to the remaining major party candidates in Alabama's United States Senate special election. I had planned on asking the questions as a moderator at a now-canceled forum at Samford University.

Senate candidate Luther Strange answers questions from canceled forum

Last week, I asked a series of tough questions to the remaining major party candidates in Alabama's United States Senate special election. I had planned on asking the questions as a moderator at a now-canceled forum at Samford University.

Roy Moore’s defiant road to become US senator

In his nearly three decades in the public eye, Roy Moore has never been one to shy away from controversy or confrontation. Whether it's the public display of the Ten Commandments or his refusal to enforce the U.S. Supreme Court's legalization of same-sex marriage, Moore has gained national attention for his dogged and bombastic defense of his brand of Christianity's role in the American political system.

Dona t put it off: Congress must address how to deal with DACA immigrants

U.S. Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-Willsboro, spoke candidly about how federal legislators have failed to address an urgent issue. “For too long, Congress has punted fixing our broken immigration system,” she was quoted as saying in a story published Saturday by the Watertown Daily Times.

Pelosi: Put off immigration overhaul, save ‘Dreamers’

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that she respects young immigrants who shouted her down at an event in San Francisco, but said their call for a comprehensive immigration overhaul was premature. "We are not in a position where we can say all or none.

The Latest: Twitter to meet with Senate investigators

In this June 21, 2017 file photo, special counsel Robert Mueller departs after a closed-door meeting with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee about Russian meddling in the election and possible connection to the Trump campaign, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Mueller's team of investigators is seeking information from the White House related to Michael Flynn's stint as national security adviser and about the response to a meeting with a Russian lawyer that was attended by President Donald Trump's oldest son, The Associated Press has learned.

‘You’ve got to go’: How the GOP convinced Trump to campaign in Alabama

Sen. Luther Strange, seen Feb. 9 in Washington, D.C., will be joined by President Donald Trump at a Friday rally, followed by Vice President Mike Pence heading down next Monday on the eve of Alabama's runoff election. Sen. Luther Strange, seen Feb. 9 in Washington, D.C., will be joined by President Donald Trump at a Friday rally, followed by Vice President Mike Pence heading down next Monday on the eve of Alabama's runoff election.

Julie Bishop meets Ivanka Trump at UN General Assembly

'What an unbelievable waste of MY taxes!' Julie Bishop under fire for fawning over 'charming and very intelligent' Ivanka Trump after meeting the US president's daughter at the UN Julie Bishop has come under fire for fawning over 'charming, delightful and very intelligent' Ivanka Trump after meeting the US president's daughter at the UN. The Minister for Foreign Affairs lead the Australian delegation at the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull opted not to attend.

Bernie Sanders Sets His Sights On The Foreign Policy Establishment

Sen. Bernie Sanders will use a major foreign policy address Thursday to set out his view of how politicians on the left should discuss the U.S role in the world and why voters at home should pay close attention to America's actions abroad. Even as the popular lawmaker built a national reputation and attracted millions of fans during his unsuccessful candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination last year, he frequently faced criticism for talking too little about how he would tackle global affairs as president.

Mueller investigators seek documents from the White House

Special counsel Robert Mueller departs after a closed-door meeting with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee about Russian meddling in the election and possible connection to the Trump campaign, on Capitol Hill in Washington. WASHINGTON>> Special counsel Robert Mueller's team of investigators is seeking information from the White House related to Michael Flynn's stint as national security adviser and about the response to a meeting with a Russian lawyer that was attended by President Donald Trump's oldest son, The Associated Press has learned.

Iran pushes back on Trump’s UN attack

Iran fired back sharply at President Donald Trump at the United Nations on Wednesday, dismissing what it called “ignorant, hateful and absurd rhetoric” and challenging his threats to tear up the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. A day after Trump denounced Tehran as a “rogue state” to the U.N. General Assembly, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stood before the same gathering of global leaders and diplomats, and aimed the insult back at him.

Melania Trump condemns bullying – and raises some eyebrows – in her first UN speech

Melania Trump gave her most expansive remarks as first lady Wednesday, condemning bullying and calling on world leaders to take their responsibility for guiding the next generation seriously. "By our own example we must teach children to be good stewards of the world they will inherit," Trump said at a luncheon she hosted for the spouses of world leaders at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations.

Trump’s threat to ‘totally destroy’ North Korea is straight…

President Donald Trump blasted North Korea's government in a speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, threatening to "totally destroy" the recalcitrant nation and calling its leader, Kim Jong Un, "rocket man." While many observers say Trump's speech was unprecedented at the UN, it's not surprising for Trump - it's a page straight out of the "madman" playbook.

US to give $32M for Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees

The United States will contribute nearly $32 million in humanitarian aid to help Rohingya Muslim refugees, the State Department said Wednesday, in the Trump administration's first major response to the mass exodus from Myanmar. The new money for food, medical care, water, sanitation and shelter comes as the U.S. joins a growing chorus of international condemnation over the minority group's plight.

Clinton book has sold more than 300,000 copies new

Clinton's book about her stunning loss in 2016 to Donald Trump sold more than 300,000 copies in the combined formats of hardcover, e-book and audio, Simon & Schuster told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The book's hardcover sales of 168,000 was the highest opening for any nonfiction release in five years, according to NPD BookScan, which tracks around 85 percent of retail print sales.