Senate Majority Leader responded to a report that his ancestors had owned slaves, telling reporters he and Obama were “once again in the same position.”
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Jeffrey Epstein: Labor Secretary Alex Acosta ‘pleased’ prosecutors moving forward
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta made no comments on resignation, though he was “pleased that NY prosecutors are moving forward.”
Federal appeals court rules Trump can’t block people on Twitter
The Trump administration’s lawyers argued the tweets were made in his personal capacity, rather than from an official government account.
Otto Warmbier’s family make claim for North Korean ship ‘Wise Honest’ seized by US
The U.S. had seized the ship, the “Wise Honest,” because of violations of international sanctions against North Korea.
AOC, Kellyanne Conway trade blows over the treatment of migrants in detention
Ocasio-Cortez accused Conway of defending the “clear and indefensible.” Conway shot back later, saying that Ocasio-Cortez was “all talk, no dollars.”
Mark Esper is the new acting Defense Secretary. Here is what you need to know about him.
Five things to know about Mark Esper, the new acting Defense Secretary.
Trump said picking Jeff Sessions for AG has been ‘biggest mistake’ of his presidency
“I would say if I had one do over, it would be, I would not have appointed Jeff Sessions to be attorney general,” Trump said.
Iran shoots down US drone: What Iran and the United States are saying
The rising tensions between the United States and Iran continued on Thursday morning, when a U.S. surveillance drone was shot down by Iran.
Jon Stewart slams Mitch McConnell over 9/11 victim fund on Stephen Colbert’s show
Jon Stewart lashed out at Sen. Mitch McConnell, saying that he was using the 9/11 community as a “political pawn.”
Trump kicks out chief of staff for coughing during an interview
“If you’re going to cough, please leave the room. You just can’t, you just can’t cough. Boy oh boy,” said Trump.