Services for McCain set for Phoenix, Washington, Annapolis

Sen. John McCain's service to his country began more than six decades ago at the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and will end there in a cemetery overlooking Maryland's Severn River. A private burial service next Sunday will conclude nearly a week of events honoring the Navy aviator, prisoner of war, congressman, longtime senator and presidential contender.

Dow Jones Today Jumps 134 Points as U.S. and Mexico Near New Trade Deal

The Dow Jones today projected a 134-point gain on news that the United States is close to a trade deal with Mexico. Reuters reported yesterday that Mexico's economy minister, Ildefonso Guajardo, believes the discussions for a new trade deal between the NAFTA partners are in the "final hours."

John McCain: The impossible man

US Senator John McCain visits operating base Gamberi in the Laghman province of Afghanistan on December 25, 2014 [File photo: Reuters/Lucas Jackson] On August 25, senator and former presidential candidate John McCain died aged 81. In the obituaries that poured in, "war hero" and "maverick" were the most frequent epithets used to describe him. Both these terms, however, frame the irreconcilable paradox of the dysfunctional empire McCain called his homeland - its rosy self-perceptions and the truth of its vile militarism.

Democratic Donors Lavishing Cash on Some Long Shots, Sure Bets

Democratic donors are often leading with their hearts rather than their heads when it comes to funding this fall's congressional campaigns. Brimming with enthusiasm and fueled by anger at President Donald Trump, Democrats are funneling cash to long-shot and sure-bet candidates with strong personal appeal sometimes at the expense of lower-profile races that will be more pivotal to party efforts to win the House and Senate.

Behind Trump’s decision to finally praise John McCain

President Donald Trump offered brief plaudits for the recently passed Sen. John McCain in a statement on Monday after responding only with silence to questions about the Vietnam War veteran. Full credit: Chip Somodevilla/Saul Loeb/Getty Images WASHINGTON -- Fed up with television coverage of Sen. John McCain's death and eager to continue promoting his agenda, President Donald Trump remained silent for most of Monday about the Vietnam War veteran being honored by the rest of Washington.

How Arizona will fill John McCain’s seat — and who might fill it

As the nation mourns the death of John McCain , Arizona's Republican governor must soon decide who will replace him in the Senate. Under Arizona law, it's up to Gov. Doug Ducey to fill Senate vacancies until a special election is held in 2020.

For McCain, a cross-country farewell from public, presidents

Two former presidents are expected to speak at Sen. John McCain's service and he will lie in state in both the nation's capital and Arizona as part of a cross-country funeral procession ending with his burial at the U.S. Naval Academy, according to plans taking shape Sunday. McCain had long feuded with President Donald Trump, and two White House officials said McCain's family had asked, before the senator's death, that Trump not attend the funeral services.

The Latest: McCain to lie in state at Arizona Capitol on Wed

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says Sen. John McCain will lie in state at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, which is his birthday. The six-term Arizona senator and decorated Vietnam War veteran died Saturday of brain cancer at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona, at age 81. Republican and Democratic leaders did not give a date for the event, saying Sunday that more details would be released later.

Nevada deserves lawmakers with the backbone to stand up to Trump

The way most congressional Republicans have dealt with President Donald Trump's behavior has been shameful, bringing to mind the nervous stammers of parents of a spoiled brat. After the events of last week, though, it's no longer acceptable for Republicans to wring their hands and shrug their shoulders about Trump.

Ben Cousins revealed to have been living with a brothel owner before his arrest

John McCain's body is given a police escort as it's taken to Phoenix from his Arizona ranch following the death of the maverick senator aged 81 after a year-long battle with brain cancer Donald Trump does NOT pay tribute to John McCain's personal achievements and only offers sympathy to his family, as its claimed the president 'will NOT be invited to the senator's funeral' John McCain dies at 81: War hero, father and presidential candidate had been fighting aggressive brain cancer since last summer - and leaves behind a proud legacy of public service 'I love you forever, my beloved father': Meghan McCain leads the tributes to her father with heartbreaking statement as Obama, the Clinton's and the Bush family offer their condolences EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: SARAH PALIN ON JOHN MCCAIN - 'I'll remember the good times that's for darn sure.

‘He put country before self’: The nation’s leaders react to John McCain’s death

A showing of support and condolences poured out by both Republicans and Democrats Saturday evening as the nation grasped with the news of the respect Arizona senator's passing. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R- Ky : "Today is a deeply sad day for the Senate and for our nation.

In Arizona, US Senate race goes ‘gonzo’

Registration will allow you to post comments on StamfordAdvocate.com and create a StamfordAdvocate.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. Mike Cernovich sits with Republican Senate candidate Kelli Ward on a campaign bus ride to Phoenix, where Cernovich spoke on Ward's behalf.

Firefighters in Prince Georgea s Co. raise funds for colleaguea s cancer treatment new

Firefighters in Prince George's County will be hosting a fundraiser in Edgewater, Maryland, Sunday for a colleague who is battling stage 4 colon cancer - just one cancer that is more commonly diagnosed among firefighters. Jesse McCullough may be a familiar name: He is the same firefighter who rescued a dog from freezing waters in Hyattsville, Maryland, in December 2017.

Democrats Vote To Strip Power From Superdelegates

Exclusive: Ex-Trump World Tower doorman releases 'catch-and-kill' contract about alleged Trump affair - A former Trump World Tower doorman who says he has knowledge of an alleged affair President Donald Trump had with an ex-housekeeper, which resulted in a child, is now able to talk Democrats Strip Superdelegates Of Power In Historic Reform Vote - The Democratic National Committee's changes aim to heal the lingering divisions of the 2016 presidential primary.