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.

Inside John McCain’s ‘Three Amigos’ friendship

Shortly after his brain cancer diagnosis, Senator John McCain hiked through Arizona's Oak Creek Canyon with his daughter Meghan and two of his closest friends -- Senator Lindsey Graham and former Senator Joe Lieberman. PHOTO: John McCain checks out the podium angles, along with Sen. Joseph Lieberman and Sen. Lindsey Graham , before the start of the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., Sept.

‘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.

The Latest: Presidents, lawmakers laud McCain as patriot

With a police escort, a procession follows the hearse carrying the late Arizona Sen. John McCain along Interstate 17 on the way to Phoenix, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Anthem, Ariz. With a police escort, a procession follows the hearse carrying the late Arizona Sen. John McCain along Interstate 17 on the way to Phoenix, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Anthem, Ariz.

If Bill Clinton Had Taken The High Road, Would The Road Be Different For Trump And Republicans?

In an alternate universe in which Bill Clinton resigns rather than outlast impeachment, his wife perhaps doesn't run -- and there might not be a President Trump. Moreover, Republicans might find it tougher to dismiss a sex-related impeachment charge.

Social justice movement veterans help Poor People’s Campaign

In this photo taken Wednesday, June 6, 2018 civil rights attorney Al McSurely sits for an interview at his home in Carthage, N.C. As the Poor People's Campaign launches a massive initiative to sign up people to support the mov... . In this photo taken Wednesday, June 6, 2018 civil rights attorney Al McSurely and his wife O'Linda Williams sit together in the kitchen of their home in Carthage, N.C. As the Poor People's Campaign launches a massive initiativ... CARTHAGE, N.C. - As the Poor People's Campaign launches a new initiative, its charismatic leader is working with the generation of civil rights leaders who stood by the Rev.