Obama, on campaign swing, urges ‘sanity in our politics’
Former President Barack Obama says President Donald Trump is "a symptom, not a cause" of what's dividing the country.
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Are the Interventionists Now Leaderless?
"The death of John McCain will leave Congress without perhaps its loudest voice in support of the robust internationalism that has defined the country's security relations since World War II." Certainly, the passing of the senator whose life story will dominate the news until he is buried at his alma mater, the Naval Academy, on Sunday, leaves America's interventionists without their greatest champion.
McCain had a ‘wicked’ wit that he often aimed at himself Source: AP
Here's how John McCain made it clear he was happy to see you in the Senate hallways. Such rascally greetings produced smiles before the discussion or tough questions even had begun.
Five of John McCain’s most courageous political moments
The late Senator John McCain would have been the first person to admit that his decades-long record was not perfect. But over the course of his long career, McCain earned a reputation as a tough politician with a strong moral compass.
A life of courage, politics came down to 1 vote for McCain
For John McCain, a lifetime of courage, contradictions and contrarianism came down to one vote, in the middle of the night, in the twilight of his career. The fate of President Donald Trump's long effort to repeal Barack Obama's health care law hung in the balance as a Senate roll call dragged on past 1 a.m. on a July night in 2017.
Why Ethiopians believe their new prime minister is a prophet
At 6 am when Gutama Habro arrived at the Target Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the line for tickets already snaked around the block. Within hours, 20,000 fans had packed the venue.
McCain Was The Type Of Leader That President Trump Will Never Be
I had the honor of covering Sen. John McCain and frankly, it was one hell of a ride. He along with Sen. Jack Kemp , Sen. Edward Kennedy and Sen. Joe Biden all were leaders that knew the best way to run the country was to do it in a bi-partisan manner.
Why online donations have Democrats abuzz
By the time of November's election, Democratic candidates and liberal groups will have raised an astounding $1.5 billion in online contributions alone. And nearly every cent of it will arrive first in a mostly empty basement, where a printer the size of a carry-on suitcase processes checks next to a solitary cardboard cutout of former President Bill Clinton.
Quotes by John McCain: ‘We live in a land made of ideals’
John McCain, with his irascible grin and fighter-pilot moxie, made a name for himself as an outspoken politician. He was at times bitingly funny, ruthlessly self-deprecating, and eloquently patriotic.
For McCain, a life of courage, politics came down to 1 vote
For John McCain, a lifetime of courage, contradictions and contrarianism came down to one vote, in the middle of the night, in the twilight of his career. The fate of President Donald Trump's long effort to repeal Barack Obama's health care law hung in the balance as a Senate roll call dragged on past 1 a.m. on a July night in 2017.
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As condolences poured in for Sen. John McCain from his political allies and foes alike, the Arizona Republican's daughter, Meghan McCain, offered a heartfelt tribute to a father who "taught me how to live." "I was with my father at his end, as he was with me at my beginning," Meghan McCain wrote in a statement.
U.S Senator John McCain dies at age 81
Sen. John McCain is being remembered for his service in war and in Congress by presidents and lawmakers. The longtime Arizona Republican died Saturday after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.
McCain’s final statement: Americans have ‘more in common’
Sen. John McCain expressed his deep gratitude and love of country in his final letter and implored Americans to put aside "tribal rivalries" and focus on what unites. Rick Davis, former presidential campaign manager for McCain who is serving as a family spokesman, read the farewell message Monday at a press briefing in Phoenix.
Presidents and politicians honour John McCain’s life of service
Presidents and US politicians from both parties have honoured Senator John McCain's decades of service to his country following his death at the age of 81. His family had previously said he had ended medical treatment for the condition, revealing that "the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict". President Donald Trump, who once criticised Mr McCain for being taken prisoner during the Vietnam War, said his "deepest sympathies and respect" went out to Mr McCain's family.
Obama on McCain: We are all in his debt
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama make a statement following the death of Arizona senator and former Republican presidential candidate John McCain.
Chelsea Manning on life after prison, how to oppose Trump, and why…
Chelsea Manning: "Once the system has failed and you've exhausted all of your options you have to step up, you have to take risks, you might have to take matters into your own hands." After spending seven years in prison for leaking a huge cache of classified documents, Chelsea Manning is finally free, but she isn't ready to leave the public spotlight.
Bad blood between McCain, Trump lingers, even as Arizona…
It got off to a bad start, and President Donald Trump's venomous relationship with Sen. John McCain probably won't end well either. The president was reportedly disinvited to McCain's funeral months ago, after McCain's battle with brain cancer took a turn for the worse, and now the veteran Arizona Republican senator has decided to discontinue medical treatment.
Ap Fact Check: Trumpa s alternate-reality week
President Donald Trump denied that the crimes of his ex-lawyer were criminal, complained about a politician plagiarizing his slogan despite his history of doing the same and defied data in declaring the U.S. is No. 1 in environmental quality.
Ap Fact Check: Trump’s alternate-reality week
President Donald Trump denied that the crimes of his ex-lawyer were criminal, complained about a politician plagiarizing his slogan despite his history of doing the same and defied data in declaring the U.S. is No. 1 in environmental quality.
The humiliating demise of Paul Ryan
POLITICALLY, PAUL RYAN is suffering rigor mortis - his last impotent months as speaker of the House. The immediate cause of death was Donald Trump and the mindless tribalism that turned Ryan's Republican caucus into a snake pit.