HELENA, Mont. — Republicans on Wednesday condemned a poster by Pearl Jam that shows the White House in flames and a bald eagle pecking at a skeleton they say is meant to depict President Donald Trump. The National Republican Senate Committee compared it to the now-infamous photo of comedian Kathy...
White House Admits Error for False Claim on Black Employment
WASHINGTON — The White House has acknowledged error in its false claim that President Donald Trump created three times as many jobs for African-Americans than President Barack Obama. It was a rare admission of fault for an administration that frequently skews data and overstates economic gains. White House press secretary...
Primary Night: Dems Go for Diversity, GOP for Trump Choices
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Democrats embraced diversity Tuesday in a primary night of firsts, while Republicans in Minnesota rejected a familiar face of the GOP old guard in favor of a rising newcomer aligned with President Donald Trump. In Vermont, Democrats rallied behind the nation's first transgender nominee for governor....
New Poll by Democratic Consultant Indicates Janz Could Beat Nunes
A poll by a San Francisco consulting firm suggests that Fresno County prosecutor Andrew Janz is gaining ground in his challenge of eight-term Republican Devin Nunes of Tulare. "The poll found a surprisingly competitive contest between Nunes and Janz, with voters sharply divided in their opinions of Congressman Nunes and...
Assaults by Taliban Raise Questions About US Plan for Peace
WASHINGTON — A year after the Trump administration introduced its strategy for Afghanistan, the Taliban are asserting themselves on the battlefield even as U.S. officials talk up hopes for peace. That's raising questions about the viability of the American game plan for ending a war that began when some of...
California's Priorities Questioned As Deadly Fires Explode
The Wall Street Journal wrote in an editorial published Aug. 7 that liberals exploiting natural disasters such as drought, hurricane, and blizzards to promote their anti-fossil fuels agenda is no secret. Yet, these same liberals are outraged that Trump is daring to fight fire with fire by making a connection...
Trump's Harley Boycott Call Roils Wisconsin Primary
MADISON, Wis. — President Donald Trump's call for a boycott of Harley-Davidson motorcycles forced Gov. Scott Walker and other Republicans to either criticize the president or stick with the Milwaukee-based company just ahead of Tuesday's primary where Trump allegiance has been a central focus. Trump on Sunday tweeted it was "great" that...
FBI Fires Peter Strzok in Wake of Anti-Trump Text Messages
WASHINGTON — The FBI has fired a longtime agent, who once worked on special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, after he sent text messages criticizing President Donald Trump to a colleague. Former agent Peter Strzok (pronounced "struhk") was removed from Mueller's team a year ago after the text messages were...
Trump Hangs With Bikers and Rages on Twitter
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — As rain dumped on his New Jersey golf club, President Donald Trump raged on Saturday, lashing out at his Justice Department on Twitter before welcoming members of a "Bikers for Trump" fan group to the manicured grounds. Dozens and dozens of gleaming Harleys, Hondas and other motorcycles...
Indicted Trump Ally Chris Collins Ends Re-Election Bid
NEW YORK — In an about-face, U.S. Rep. Chris Collins is ending his re-election bid days after the Republican congressman from New York was charged with insider trading. su_pullquote align="right"]"I have decided that it is in the best interests of the constituents of NY-27, the Republican Party and President Donald...