US officials: ‘Highly likely’ Iran downed Ukrainian jetliner

Two U.S. officials said Thursday it was “highly likely” that an Iranian anti-aircraft missile downed a Ukrainian jetliner late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board.… MORE

Israel PM seeks immunity

Netanyahu was indicted in November on charges of accepting bribes, fraud and breach of trust. … MORE

Israel’s Netanyahu declares victory in primary

“A giant victory,” Netanyahu tweeted… MORE

WATCH: President Trump, First Lady wish Americans Merry Christmas

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are wishing Americans a Merry Christmas as they celebrate the holiday with their family in Florida.… MORE

Virginia Governor seeks bill replacing Robert E. Lee statue in Capitol

The disclosure from Northam’s office came in response to a letter from Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton and Congressman Donald McEachin.… MORE

Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort hospitalized

Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort has been hospitalized while serving his federal prison sentence, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.… MORE

WATCH LIVE: House Judiciary Cmte. Lays Out Its Case For Impeachment

Chairman Jerrold Nadler expects the committee to vote soon, possibly this week, on at least two or more charges against the Republican president. … MORE

WATCH LIVE AT 10 AM: House Judiciary Committee Holds Its First Impeachment Hearing

The session Wednesday with legal scholars will delve into possible impeachable offenses, but the real focus will be on the panel, led by Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., and made up of a sometimes boisterous, sharply partisan division of lawmakers.… MORE

Impeachment hearings wrap up for the week

The top Republican on the panel, California Rep. Devin Nunes, called the hearings “a show trial” and said they had a pre-determined verdict.… MORE

Israeli AG formally charges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing… MORE