‘Treason’ Allegation Marks Debate in Arizona US Senate Race
Republican candidate Martha McSally called her Democratic rival Kyrsten Sinema a “traitor” Monday night in the only debate between the two for Arizona’s open U.S. Senate seat.
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Americans Fear Influence of Social Media Bots, Poll Finds
If you’ve participated in elections in the last two years and stayed engaged politically through social media, you’ve likely come across a pesky automation tool that two-thirds of Americans believe is maliciously used to generate political influence.
Read moreJudge Dumps Stormy Defamation Suit Against Trump
A federal judge on Monday tossed adult film star Stormy Daniels’ defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump, and also awarded the president attorney’s fees.
Read moreJudge Frees Ex-Trump Aide Gates from GPS Monitoring
A federal judge agreed Monday to free former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates from GPS monitoring and a nightly curfew.
Read moreReports: Saudis to Say Journalist Khashoggi Was Killed by Accident
Saudi Arabia is preparing to admit journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, according to CNN to other U.S. media outlets.
Read moreReport: Ecuador Tells Assange to Curb Speech, Look After Cat
Ecuador has formally ordered Julian Assange to steer clear of topics that could harm its diplomatic interests if he wants to be reconnected to the internet, according to a memo published in a local media outlet Monday.
Read moreCentury-Old Direct Democracy in California Now a ‘Pay-to-Play’ System
Ahead of Election Day, airwaves and mailboxes across California overflow with expensive campaign advertisements. On top of choosing elected officials, California voters – not lawmakers – will once again decide things like constitutional amendments, $50 billion tax hikes and obscure labor union disputes.
Read moreSenate Aide Pleads Guilty to Lying to FBI
Former Senate intelligence Staffer James Wolfe pleaded guilty Monday to one count of lying to the FBI about his contacts with reporters during a classified leak investigation.
Read moreAccused Russian Spy Presses Feds for Arrest Docs, Other Records
Accused Russian spy Maria Butina on Sunday filed a letter requesting the government turn over criminal records, arrest reports and details on witnesses prosecutors might use to build their case against her.
Read moreFlorida Supreme Court Blocks Scott Bid to Pick Judges
The Florida Supreme Court ruled Monday that the state’s next governor and not current Republican incumbent Gov. Rick Scott will get to pick three new justices to the state Supreme Court.
Read moreUndecideds the Key to Victory as Early Voting Begins in Georgia
Early, in-person voting began Monday in Georgia where Republican Brian Kemp, currently Georgia’s secretary of state, and Democrat Stacey Abrams are vying to succeed Nathan Deal as the next governor.
Read moreTrump Says Saudi King Denies Knowledge of Missing Journalist
President Donald Trump said Monday he has spoken with Saudi Arabia’s king, who “denies any knowledge” of what happened to the Saudi journalist who disappeared after entering the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul last week. Trump said he is dispatching Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to the region.
Read moreRomanian Gov’t Move Against Prosecutors Draws Criticism
Romania’s government passed an emergency ordinance Monday requiring prosecutors in key agencies to have a greater number of years of professional activity — a move that prosecutors say would hamper current investigations and force some anti-corruption prosecutors from their jobs.
Read moreNKorea-Born Reporter Banned From Covering Talks
South Korean Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon has expressed regret over a decision to block a North Korean defector-turned reporter from covering high-level talks between the Koreas at a border village.
Read moreHopes for Brexit Deal Foiled by Irish Border Issue
Days ahead of a summit once seen as the moment Britain and the European Union would have to reach a Brexit deal, both sides are still staring at each other over the question of the Irish border, refusing to blink.
Read moreCan the Center Hold? Bavarian Elections Leave EU Politics Even More Uncertain
Bavarian voters did what they were expected to do Sunday: They dealt German’s ruling “grand coalition” of conservatives and Social Democrats a resounding defeat at the polls. It’s a defeat that casts doubt on the leadership of Chancellor Angela Merkel, Europe’s political lodestar.
Read moreNY Times Fights Feds on Michael Cohen Search Warrants
The New York Times asked a federal judge on Friday to disclose the search warrants and supporting materials justifying the raid on the properties of President Donald Trump’s personal attorney Michael Cohen.
Read moreTrump Planning Tough New Rules for Protests Near White House
A proposal by the National Parks Service that could limit protests near iconic landmarks in the nation’s capital is drawing heavy criticism as the window for the public to comment on the matter is set to close Monday.
Read moreGeorgia Sued Over Law Preventing Voter Registrations
Civil rights organizations sued Georgia’s secretary of state to stop him from enforcing a law blamed for blocking the processing 50,000 voter registrations.
Read moreFBI Declassification Underway in 9/11 Saudi Suit
Pulled into a legal battle 15 years in the making, lawyers for the U.S. government apprised the court Friday of its efforts to declassify documents that could link Saudi Arabia to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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