Trump firing James Comey was maybe the biggest mistake in modern political history, Bannon says

He offered a no comment when asked whether the firing was supported by one of his political nemeses: Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner This file photo taken on January 22, 2017 shows US President Donald Trump congratulating Senior Counselor to the President Stephen Bannon during the swearing-in of senior staff in the East Room of the White House on January 22, 2017 in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON - The just-departed chief White House strategist referred to the firing of FBI director James Comey as perhaps the biggest mistake in modern political history, commenting in his first televised interview since leaving government.

Resolve, tears and hope: US marks 9/11 anniversary

Americans commemorated 9/11 on Monday with tear-streaked tributes, a presidential warning to terrorists and appeals from victims' relatives for unity and hope 16 years after the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Looking out at the solemn crowd at ground zero, Debra Epps said she views every day as time to do something to ensure that her brother, Christopher Epps, and thousands of others didn't die in vain.

Chabot: GOP: Warren prioritizes health of 2020 run over Mass. residents

Republican rivals blasted Sen. Elizabeth Warren's recent support of single-payer health care, saying her backing of Sen. Bernie Sanders' high-profile bill - expected to be introduced in Congress this week - is proof she's eyeing a 2020 presidential run. "Warren's endorsement shows she's more focused on the White House than Massachusetts," said state Rep. Geoff Diehl, a Whitman Republican running to oust the senior senator.

Anaylsis: Trump’s immigration hurdle: Dems & GOP

President Trump may have cut last week's short-term debt limit and funding deal with Democrats in an effort to score a bipartisan win and move on to issues such as immigration reform that lay ahead. "I think that's what the people of the United States want to see: They want to see some dialogue," Trump told reporters last week.

Congress will finally have to solve problem

President Donald Trump basically did what he had to do last week in announcing he was ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals rule that was put in place by his predecessor. President Barack Obama had put the rule in place, contrary to current immigration law, to prevent the deportation of people who had entered the country illegally as children, brought by their parents.

Muted backlash to Trump’s bipartisanship signals warning for Gop New

Republicans who dared to cut deals with Democrats have long had to fear retribution from conservative activists like Rick Manning, president of Americans for Limited Government. He had railed against a 2015 debt-ceiling compromise as "absurd," and as recently as March called for President Donald Trump to use the vote to "create real reforms" to cut spending.

Trump’s in danger dancing with Democrats

"If, as a voter, you think what we need is more Republicans in Washington to cut a deal with Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, then I guess Donald Trump's your guy." Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas spoke those words in Manchester, N.H., in January 2016.

Racism and violence are bad (3) (Pictorial)Temple C. Ubochi, Bonn, Germany

Never seen anything like this in the modern record #Irma #Jose #Katia We've had hurricanes in Florida forever. And the question is, 'What do we do about the fact that we have built expensive structures, real estate and population centers, near those vulnerable areas? hrough the harsh design of fate, Florida was dealt the unfortunate circumstances of bearing the brunt of not one but two hurricanes, and it appears more dark clouds are poised to visit the Sunshine State I think the Caribbean countries face rising oceans and they face increase in the severity of hurricanes.

UN approves watered-down new sanctions against North Korea

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously approved new sanctions on North Korea in a watered-down resolution without an oil import ban or international asset freeze on the government and leader Kim Jong Un that the... The U.N. Security Council has unanimously approved new sanctions on North Korea in a watered-down resolution without an oil import ban or international asset freeze on the government and leader Kim Jong Un that the Trump administration wanted. Sen. John McCain says the U.S. needs to step up actions against North Korea and send a message to leader Kim Jong Un that aggressive acts will lead to his country's destruction.

Hillary Clinton takes ‘What Happened’ book on tour

At a time when her public approval is as low as ever, Hillary Clinton this week will re-enter the public arena with a book that blames everyone including Bernard Sanders and Barack Obama for her election loss - and analysts say it will only further tarnish her legacy and ensure she has little, if any, future influence in politics. Mrs. Clinton will begin promoting her most recent work, "What Happened," with a book signing Tuesday in New York City, the first stop on a tour that will stretch through the end of the year.

Hillary Clinton’s ‘What Happened’ blames everyone else for presidential loss

Russian operatives working for the Kremlin reportedly spent $100,000 posting "divisive social and political messages" on Facebook during last year's presidential campaign. This comes as twice-failed presidential candidate and former first lady Hillary Clinton launches yet another campaign to blame everybody she can for her crushing loss last year to Mr. Trump.

DACA’s demise kick-starts intense push to help Minnesota’s Dreamers, shape new law

David Soto was downcast after news the government is phasing out a program that has shielded him from deportation for almost five years. But before long, the 32-year-old from Eagan was asking himself: What can I do? Within hours of last week's announcement that the Trump administration is ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, a diverse cast of Minnesotans with a stake in the program sprang to action.

Muted backlash to Trump’s bipartisanship signals warning for GOP

Republicans who dared to cut deals with Democrats have long had to fear retribution from conservative activists like Rick Manning, president of Americans for Limited Government. He had railed against a 2015 debt-ceiling compromise as "absurd," and as recently as March called for President Donald Trump to use the vote to "create real reforms" to cut spending.