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Americans eventually tire of the presidents they elect. The political skills that fuel the rise of Roosevelts, Reagans and Obamas always seem to lose their allure over time as the promise of "Morning in America" and "Hope and Change" devolves into the cynicism of "Been There, Done That."
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's reported involvement in the Justice Department's ongoing Russia probe could give new ammunition to critics of special counsel Robert Mueller, who is aggressively investigating former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort. Schneiderman and Trump first crossed paths in 2010, when the former Democratic state senator solicited a donation from Manhattan's iconic real estate mogul during his bid for attorney general.
WASHINGTON –– The Justice Department has no evidence to support President Donald Trump's statement in March that phones in Trump Tower were wiretapped on the order of his predecessor, Barack Obama, before last year's election, according to a court filing. The assertion came in a motion filed in a Freedom of Information request from a government transparency watchdog, American Oversight, which sought information about any surveillance involving Trump, his tower in New York City, or his presidential campaign from the FBI and the Justice Department's national security division.
President Donald Trump and Melania Trump meet people impacted by Hurricane Harvey during a visit to the NRG Center in Houston, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
In this July 28, 2017 photo, the Capitol is seen during a heavy rain in Washington. Harvey has scrambled the equation for Congress as lawmakers return to Washington Tuesday.
Harvey has scrambled the equation for Congress as lawmakers get ready to return to Washington on Tuesday after a five-week summer recess. A daunting workload awaits, including funding the government by month's end and increasing the federal borrowing limit to head off a catastrophic first-ever default.
President Donald Trump's order reviving a Pentagon program making certain military equipment available to local-level police departments is controversial. However, for the most part, police having access to such powerful gear wasn't a matter of contention - indeed, most Americans weren't even aware of the availability - until President Barack Obama curtailed the offerings in 2015 after several police killings of black men in Missouri and other states.
Even as party volunteers and political higher-ups spend their efforts on a slate of local elections this November, many are keeping an eye on another process already unfolding behind the scenes: next year's congressional and state races. Primary season is still months away, and next year's elections - including key races in both Washington and Harrisburg - are nearly 15 months out.
President Donald Trump cupped a boy's face in his hands and then gave him a high-five. He snapped on latex gloves to hand out boxed lunches of hot dogs and potato chips.
A shady super PAC denounced by former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke as a "scam PAC" is still using Clarke's name to solicit donations for a Senate run that Clarke has repeatedly said isn't happening. Again and again, Clarke has said that he has no intention of running for federal office.
The U.S. Justice Department has no evidence to support President Donald Trump's statement in March that phones in Trump Tower were wiretapped at the order of his predecessor, Barack Obama, before last year's election, according to a court filing Friday. The assertion came in a motion filed in a Freedom of Information request from a government transparency watchdog, American Oversight, which sought information about any surveillance involving Trump, "Both FBI and NSD confirm that they have no records related to wiretaps as described by the March 4, 2017 tweets," the Justice Department filing said.
Association of Public and Land-grant Universities President Peter McPherson today sent the following letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi , and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressing strong support for swift congressional action that would, at a minimum, codify the provisions of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy into law. On behalf of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities I write to strongly support swift congressional action which will, at a minimum, codify the provisions of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy into law.
More than two dozen people protested outside NRG Center as President Donald Trump shook hands and kissed babies of Harvey evacuees sheltered inside. The majority of the demonstrators were "dreamers," immigrants brought to the country illegally as children.
The US Justice Department has confirmed there is no evidence to back up President Donald Trump's claim that his predecessor Barack Obama wiretapped Trump Tower during the 2016 election campaign. The FBI had previously shot down the claims, that were made as controversy over alleged links between Trump's campaign team and Russia intensified earlier this year.
Edwards started his day in Alexandria, where he toured the state's mega shelter with his wife Donna. It was the governor's second time visiting the shelter since Thursday, and he said he wanted to make sure everyone was being taken care of.
So as you may remember, last fall was a pretty wild time for us here in the good ol' U.S.A. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton engaged in an epic battle to win the title of president, and Trump somehow managed to win, shoving the country into the Dark Times. In the months leading up to the election, countless celebrities took the time to campaign for their ideal nominee, or at least to make a shout-out on social media.
President Donald Trump cupped a boy's face in his hands and then gave him a high-five. He snapped on latex gloves to hand out boxed lunches of hot dogs and potato chips.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump helped load up cars and trucks with Harvey relief supplies at a church Saturday in suburban Houston. President Trump told drivers outside the First Church in Pearland, "Take care of yourself."
Principals and campuses from New Jersey to California are providing assistance to Texas schools impacted by Hurricane Harvey, thanks to the efforts of Kristen Eriksen, principal of Sunset Valley Elementary, a Keller district school in north Fort Worth. Hundreds of principals from across the United States had signed up to help more than 200 schools in Southeast Texas through a grassroots effort called "Principals Helping Principals."