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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a contender for the 2020 Democratic nomination for president, said Sunday she would not use the detention system for immigrants to the United States if elected president. "As president of the United States, I wouldn’t use the…

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a Democrat running for the party's 2020 presidential nomination, on Sunday called a Daily Beast report that her campaign is being backed by prominent Russian sympathizers "fake news." Speaking to ABC's George Stephanopoulos on "This Week,"…

Sen. Mitt Romney on Sunday said he doesn't support a recently enacted law prohibiting abortion at any point during pregnancy in the state of Alabama. "I don't support the Alabama law," the Utah Republican and former GOP nominee for president in 2012 told CNN's…

Sen. Pat Toomey on Sunday defended President Donald Trump amid the administration’s trade war with China, arguing that an eventual agreement with Beijing may be “worth the price” of the “absolutely painful” tariffs hammering American farmers.“I…

As tensions between the United States and Iran increase, Sen. Mitt Romney on Sunday expressed confidence that war with the Middle Eastern country would be averted. "Going to war with Iran, not going to happen," the Utah Republican, a member of the Senate…

Sen. Mitt Romney on Sunday called a GOP congressman's call for impeaching President Donald Trump "a courageous statement" while maintaining that impeachment is not warranted based on the special counsel's report. Speaking to CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the…

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The mayor told POLITICO earlier this year that he would not rule out taking money from real estate executives in a potential presidential bid.

Overall, the year has not lived up to expectations.

Two new hires show he's trying to run a more buttoned-down operation than his improvisational Senate bid.

The Senate majority leader is relishing his turn as villain of the left.

The Senate majority leader is relishing his turn as villain of the left.

President Donald Trump on Saturday night indirectly addressed the nation’s recent spate of new abortion legislation, saying he was “strongly pro-life.”“As most people know, and for those who would like to know, I am strongly Pro-Life, with the three…

TALLAHASSEE — President Donald Trump told Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday that federal authorities would not be sending immigrants from the southern border to the state, according to a spokeswoman for DeSantis.DeSantis and Trump talked late in the…

“Mueller’s report reveals that President Trump engaged in specific actions and a pattern of behavior that meet the threshold for impeachment,” Justin Amash wrote.

JOHANNESBURG — Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was assaulted during a public appearance in South Africa on Saturday, but the 71-year-old quickly recovered and said, “I’m just glad the idiot didn’t interrupt my Snapchat.”Video shows the former California…

The former vice president’s 2020 launch in Philadelphia, where he is opening his campaign HQ, highlighted ties to the state where he was born — and a state critical to the general election.

Former CIA Director David Petraeus said that Iran is going to have to be “very careful not to overplay“ its hand as tensions with the U.S. continue to increase. “They are going to have to make a decision. Either they are going to have to really tighten…

Competing exit polls may leave the public with conflicting signals in the final hours of the 2020 election.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is pitching himself to Iowa’s Democratic caucus-goers as the party’s best chance to defeat President Trump, ignoring skepticism back home over his chances as he toured an ethanol plant and heard from…

Breaking up the social networking behemoth is one option. But first, Democrats need to start pointing the finger at regulators who won’t admit there’s a problem.

The state abortion ban passed in Alabama and other measures in GOP-controlled states have put abortion on the front burner of 2020 issues.

Hardliners never forgave Pence for what they say was an 'amnesty' plan he offered as a congressman in 2006.

Just months into a cooperation agreement with special counsel Robert Mueller, former national security adviser Michael Flynn sent an unsolicited text message to one of President Donald Trump's top allies in Congress, urging him to "keep the pressure on.""You…

The White House cautioned congressional leaders Friday that the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border has “continued to deteriorate” since President Donald Trump first requested $4.5 billion in emergency funding this month and that $1.4 billion more could be…

House Democrats are backing away from plans to hold a blockbuster hearing this month with Robert Mueller after talks stalled out with the special counsel and his representatives.Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) and a senior Democratic committee aide…

Senior advisers have repeatedly downplayed the possibility in private meetings with fiscal conservatives who are expressing alarm.