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NATO Chief Says Missile Pact In Danger After Russia Talks

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Friday that Russia shows no sign of respecting a major Cold War-era missile treaty… Continue Reading

Colleges Delay Tuition, Offer Aid As Shutdown Hits Students

A growing number of colleges and universities are postponing tuition payments, waiving late fees and providing emergency grants to students whose finances have been tied up by the longest government shutdown… Continue Reading

Trump Associate Stone Arrested, Faces Obstruction Charge

Roger Stone, a confidant of President Donald Trump, was arrested in the special counsel’s Russia investigation in a pre-dawn raid at his Florida home on Friday… Continue Reading

After Senate Votes Fail, Could Serious Talks Be Underway To End The Shutdown?

“At least we’re talking about it. That’s better than it was before,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters… Continue Reading

Elizabeth Warren to Pitch New ‘Wealth Tax’ on Richest Americans

Sen. Elizabeth Warren plans to release a proposal to impose a new “wealth tax” on Americans with net worths of $50 million or more, according to documents provided by her presidential campaign.… Continue Reading

Sweethearts Candies Won’t be on Shelves This Valentine’s

Sweethearts — those chalky little candies with messages on them — won’t be on store shelves this Valentine’s Day.… Continue Reading

Ex-Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen to Comply with Senate Subpoena

A Senate committee has subpoenaed President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen, his attorney said Thursday, and Cohen intends to comply with the interview demand related to the Russia investigation.… Continue Reading

Senate Rejects Rival Dem, GOP Plans for Reopening Government

A splintered Senate swatted down competing Democratic and Republican plans for ending the 34-day partial government shutdown on Thursday… Continue Reading