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In this Aug. 21, 2018, file photo, Michael Cohen leaves Federal court, in New York. Cohen's lawyer, Lanny Davis, is walking back his assertions that the president's former "fixer" could tell a special prosecutor that Trump had prior knowledge of a meeting with a Russian lawyer to get damaging information on Hillary Clinton.
Bowing to pressure, President Donald Trump on Monday ordered American flags at U.S. buildings lowered to half-staff for Sen. John McCain until his burial on Sunday. Trump's proclamation came just hours after the White House flag had been returned to full-staff, drawing complaints from right and left.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) is charged with filling the Senate seat vacated by John McCain. CNN's Miguel Marquez looks at who is in the running to replace the late senator.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand talks about the work she has done in the Senate during an interview on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at the Times Union in Colonie, N.Y. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand talks about the work she has done in the Senate during an interview on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at the Times Union in Colonie, N.Y. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand talks about the work she has done in the Senate during an interview on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at the Times Union in Colonie, N.Y. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand talks about the work she has done in the Senate during an interview on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at the Times Union in Colonie, N.Y. []; _taboola.push ; _taboola.push ; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand talks about the work she has done in the Senate during an interview on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at the Times Union in Colonie, N.Y. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand talks about the work she has done in the Senate ... (more)
After two years of investigating, the Justice Department waited to file an indictment against me until right before my election, writes Rep. Duncan Hunter. Duncan Hunter: Evidence will trump political agendas After two years of investigating, the Justice Department waited to file an indictment against me until right before my election, writes Rep. Duncan Hunter.
Following criticism from The American Legion, President Trump has has issued a brief statement on the death of Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and ordered that the flags once again be flown at half-staff.
In the early hours of July 28, 2017, Sen. John McCain slowly walked onto the floor of the Senate. The chamber was tense; two other Republican senators, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, had already announced they would vote against the GOP's "skinny repeal" bill - a measure that would have permanently repealed the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate, among other provisions.
Flags at the White House were back at full-staff Monday, even as Senate leaders of both parties formally requested American flags at government buildings stay at half-staff to honor Sen. John McCain. Aides to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic Leader Charles Schumer requested that the Department of Defense keep flags at government buildings lowered until the sunset after McCain is buried in Annapolis, Maryland, next Sunday.
Another day, another twist in what Michael Cohen may - or may not - know about Donald Trump, Russian dirt and the 2016 election. Cohen's lawyer, Lanny Davis, is walking back his assertions that his client, the president's former "fixer," could tell a special prosecutor that Trump had prior knowledge of a meeting with a Russian lawyer to get damaging information on Hillary Clinton.
President Donald Trump announced a trade "understanding" with Mexico that could lead to an overhaul of the North American Free Trade Agreement on August 27, 2018. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto joined by speakerphone.
Sen. John McCain's death in office has handed Arizona's governor an empty Senate seat to give out - and a difficult political puzzle to solve before he does. Arizona law requires only that Gov. Doug Ducey name a replacement who is a member of McCain's Republican Party and who will fill the seat until the next general election in 2020.
Rick Davis, Sen. John McCain's former presidential campaign manager and a family spokesman, read the following farewell statement from the senator at a news conference at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix on Monday: Thank you for the privilege of serving you and for the rewarding life that service in uniform and in public office has allowed me to lead. I have tried to serve our country honorably.
President Donald Trump will not be attending the funeral or memorial services in Washington for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., a McCain family spokesman said Monday. Rick Davis, who is also McCain's campaign manager and longtime adviser, said at a news conference in Phoenix that Vice President Mike Pence will serve as the Trump administration designee at a ceremony honoring McCain on Friday at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
In the many tributes that have been paid to John McCain over the last few days, he has been praised as a warrior, prisoner of war, leading member of Congress, presidential candidate, and statesman. Despite their differences with him, many if not most commentators have been quick to praise McCain as a great American.
Sen. John McCain's death in office has handed Arizona's governor an empty Senate seat to give out - and a difficult political puzzle to solve before he does.
Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks during a hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks during a hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
History is against Republicans with the upcoming midterm elections, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy acknowledged Monday, but he pointed out that the current economic growth may make matters different this time around. "The party that gets the White House normally loses seats by 30 in the off year," the California Republican told Fox News' "Fox & Friends."
President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed two Florida Republicans, Gov. Rick Scott and Rep. Ron DeSantis, in their respective campaigns for U.S. Senate and governor. "Rick Scott of Florida is doing a fantastic job as Governor," Trump tweeted.
The late Sen. John McCain might be the most famous senator to have ever served and his death leaves a void that the Republican Party might not be able to replace, Pat Buchanan told Newsmax TV on Monday. "I think what it does is it removes a senator who perhaps is as famous or more famous than any other U.S. senator of his time, with the possible exception of Edward Kennedy," Buchanan told Newsmax TV.
This may be the last week of summer vacation for some people, but for many political candidates it's also the last full week of campaigning before the state's primary election. Massachusetts voters are scheduled to go to the polls on Sept.