Howard Schultz: "I would not nominate a Supreme Court justice unless he or she could be confirmed by two-thirds—two-thirds—of the United States Senate." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/wgic1BSmZm
Pres. Trump at event honoring Native American code talkers: "We have a representative in Congress who they say was here a long time ago. They call her Pocahontas." abcn.ws/2BsatfIpic.twitter.com/7Acmjnzwee
NEW: Citing threats, violence against journalists, Sen. Richard Blumenthal proposes bill making threatening or attacking "anyone doing fact gathering or news operations" a federal crime. abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/rQoOqEVL3b
NEW: Sec. of State Mike Pompeo releases statement honoring #WorldRefugeeDay.
"We will continue to help the world's most vulnerable refugees, reflecting the deeply held values of the American people." abcn.ws/2ytKOG0pic.twitter.com/SgBBDqEn4v
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the Paycheck Fairness Act: "It is time that we pay people what they are worth and not how little they are desperate enough to accept." abcn.ws/2DMekr2pic.twitter.com/QF51W8TSYj
Incoming Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joins sit-in in Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi's office calling for efforts to combat climate change: "We don't have a choice." abcn.ws/2QF1tL8pic.twitter.com/tMaaFGL0hR
JUST IN: Asked about rumors Joe Biden might consider selecting her as his 2020 running mate, Stacey Abrams tells @TheView, "I think you don't run for second place."
"If I'm going to enter a primary, then I'm going to enter a primary." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/avqwLUco01
JUST IN: DOJ, DOD, DHS, DNI, FBI, NSA, and CISA release joint statement on 2020 election security, warning, "Russia, China, Iran, and other foreign malicious actors all will seek to interfere in the voting process or influence voter perceptions." abcn.ws/2PSAiinpic.twitter.com/LjC1jTSVV0
Pres. Trump cuts red tape in front of stack of paper representing current regulations. The president says his administration's goal is to return to the 1960-level regulations. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/tMPYhlOpTZ
Asked if the U.S. supports Iranian protesters, Pres. Trump says, "I don't want to comment on that, but the answer's no. But I don't want to comment on that." abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/uhJN5gFRyE
NEW: Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal says he wouldn't join the Trump administration.
@MarthaRaddatz: "Do you think he's a liar?"
McChrystal: "I don't think he tells the truth."
Raddatz: "Is Trump immoral in your view?"
McChrystal: "I think he is." abcn.ws/2EUSJgZpic.twitter.com/mNeSEA6031
Former Pres. Obama surprises kids at Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington with toys for the holidays: "Doing something good for somebody can make you feel better." abcn.ws/2oZEHnRpic.twitter.com/gBRfCQZWKG
Pres. Trump at event honoring Native American code talkers: "We have a representative in Congress who they say was here a long time ago. They call her Pocahontas." abcn.ws/2k5QaR1pic.twitter.com/SOGoXEIT6d
At event honoring U.S.-Baltic alliance, outgoing National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster says "We have failed to impose sufficient costs" on Russia. abcnews.com/politicspic.twitter.com/xeXt1IRMJi
I love you all. Thank you Mr. President," Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki says, putting on a “Make America Great Again” hat and prompting an awkward hug from Pres. Trump. abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/3wmyPJdrAM
Sen. Cory Gardner: "I will be putting today a hold on every single nomination from the Dept. of Justice until Attorney General Jeff Sessions lives up to the commitment that he made to me" on legalized marijuana in Colorado. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/GSE8N85YoP
"I do think we have bigger problems than plastic straws," Pres. Trump says. "You have a little straw. But what about the plates, the wrappers and everything else that are much bigger, and they're made of the same material?" abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/La6uTTpmeH
Asked by @KarenTravers about Mueller's warning that Russia is continuing to interfere with U.S. elections, Pres. Trump says, "You don't really believe this. Do you believe this?"
Trump says he did not raise the issue during call with Vladimir Putin. abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/i07WC0PtNG
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says Canada will not agree to a "sunset clause" in negotiations for NAFTA: "We will not, cannot sign a trade deal that expires automatically every five years. That is not a trade deal." abcn.ws/2sIM6HBpic.twitter.com/nWKnEWQa4G
"Are you from Pakistan?" Pres. Trump asks a reporter in the Oval Office. "Good, I want a couple of Pakistani reporters. I like them much better than our reporters." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/o7f9u05fMU
At DNC summer meeting, Speaker Nancy Pelosi predicts 2020 will be a "tough election."
"You have to be ready to take a punch," she says. "And therefore you have to be ready to throw a punch—for the children." abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/kFlfDBNIsq
Incoming Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joins sit-in in Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi's office calling for efforts to combat climate change: "We don't have a choice." abcn.ws/2QGv7jspic.twitter.com/BfPQKyifIZ
NEW: After sustained applause for new National Security Adviser John Bolton, Pres. Trump jokes, "I'm a little jealous." "You know that means the end of his job." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/Z25fpuufk4
NEW: Pres. Trump says he will hold a rally at an undetermined location rather than attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which he called "so boring and so negative."
"I like positive things, okay?" abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/rmPvokd4L6
JUST IN: Stacey Abrams: "I acknowledge that former Secretary of State Brian Kemp will be certified the victor in the 2018 gubernatorial elections." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/yAVL2s1uKt
Pres. Trump says Bread and Butter, turkeys vying for Thanksgiving pardon, have "already received subpoenas to appear in Adam Schiff's basement on Thursday."
"But Bread and Butter, I should note that unlike previous witnesses, you and I have actually met." abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/l4s4elhHQw
Jared Kushner speaks at U.S. Mideast peace plan conference in Bahrain: "For a moment, imagine a new reality in the Middle East." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/MxanUUmGgK
Rep. Adam Schiff tells @GStephanopoulos there is "ample evidence of collusion of the campaign and it's very much in the public record."
"Whether that will amount to a criminal conspiracy... we'll have to wait for Bob Mueller to tell us." abcn.ws/2Th49TSpic.twitter.com/4IhNcuz1j9
Pres. Trump claims Sen. Orrin Hatch told him he is "the greatest president in the history of our country," which includes "Lincoln and Washington." abcn.ws/1IVrXgOpic.twitter.com/5vOEvXOuD7
"Be nice to him, he's a reporter," Joe Biden says while speaking to an overflow crowd in New Hampshire.
"We're not Donald Trump. We like you." abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/wci8fEfRR4
Pres. Trump says he's open to meeting with Iranian Pres. Rouhani: "I'll meet with anybody. I believe in meeting."
"No preconditions. If they want to meet, I'll meet." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/4M6D0AKNBS
Pres. Trump says Democrats not applauding at the State of the Union were "un-American...can we call that treason? Why not." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/8RN9Pxczcc
ABC : Pres. Trump says NATO countries have taken in "many billions of dollars more than they would have had if you had Crooked Hillary Clinton as president." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/jfcmo7ZVGg
House Speaker Paul Ryan on Pres. Trump disputing a report on the Puerto Rico death toll: "There is no reason to dispute these numbers and it's a function of this was a devastating storm that hit an isolated island and that's really no one's fault" abcn.ws/2N8M8F3pic.twitter.com/AdxLhiXNRc
"STAND-IN SANTA": Former Pres. Barack Obama played Santa Claus for all the kids at the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/KrQ5zpfelo
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the Paycheck Fairness Act: "It is time that we pay people what they are worth and not how little they are desperate enough to accept." abcn.ws/2GbzjVJpic.twitter.com/E3jvTwWaKw
Former Pres. Obama surprises kids at Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington with toys for the holidays: "Doing something good for somebody can make you feel better." abcn.ws/2CNfkI3pic.twitter.com/MLnqcPupKG
Asked whether she thinks Pres. Trump is a racist, Hillary Clinton says, "He has been racist, he's been sexist, he's been Islamophobic, he has been anti-LGBTQ." abcn.ws/2y5NQg8pic.twitter.com/OdFKZRh7Dp
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she is proud of the work Chairman Adam Schiff has done. "In stark contrast to the irresponsible almost criminal behavior of the previous chair of the committee." abcn.ws/2Fy8ut4pic.twitter.com/Dt5JRgUg5t
In cute moment, a young boy attempts several times to nab Pres. Trump's attention during signing of the "Right to Try Act"—and finally succeeds in getting a hug from the president. abcn.ws/2IWIU5upic.twitter.com/pObXjm7jiC
"My daughter's created millions of jobs," Pres. Trump says while speaking to a gathering of governors. "I don't know if anyone knows that, but she's created millions of jobs." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/EkRBthTTEL
"Mean pettiness has overtaken our politics," Joe Biden says.
"If you notice, I get criticized for saying anything nice about a Republican. Folks, that's not who we are." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/3KeB5iSTze
BREAKING: FBI's Andrew McCabe fired effective immediately after investigation found he "made an unauthorized disclosure to the news media and lacked candor − including under oath − on multiple occasions," Attorney General Jeff Sessions announces. abcn.ws/2GBx6Bgpic.twitter.com/uOvDeC1Ry1
NEW: Kanye West to meet with Pres. Trump and Jared Kushner at the White House on Thursday, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says. abcn.ws/2PmaLuYpic.twitter.com/B7xecx4fFU
U.S. Office of Special Counsel finds Kellyanne Conway repeatedly violated the Hatch Act: "Given that Ms. Conway is a repeat offender and has shown disregard for the law, OSC recommends that she be removed from federal service.”
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Holding signs that say "denounce white nationalism," a mass of protesters sings in Pittsburgh as Pres. Trump and the first family visit the Tree of Life synagogue in the wake of deadly mass shooting. abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/DZgnauUVt8
NEW: Former NSA employee sentenced to 66 months in prison for keeping "massive troves of highly classified national defense information" at his home, DOJ says. abcn.ws/2OizraJpic.twitter.com/ECDIV6j54M
JUST IN: White House Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert has resigned, Press Sec. Sarah Sanders says.
"President Trump thanks him for his patriotic service and wishes him well.” abcn.ws/2GNvO9Lpic.twitter.com/4Xg380aDe3
NEW: GOP Rep. Mike Coffman says he's reached out to Sen. Feinstein, who has proposed legislation addressing family separations at the border.
"If that means introducing her bill in the House, I'd be honored to stand with her." abcn.ws/2yoEEXLpic.twitter.com/dPnFur44EE
Without mentioning names, Sen. Elizabeth Warren says "some Democrats in Washington believe the only way forward is to make change incrementally—a few tweaks here, some nudges there."
"No. This is a time of crisis...this is not the time for small ideas." abcn.ws/2ziZg0Ypic.twitter.com/UqpmGLWa8S
At start of his address to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Joe Biden jokes, “I just want you to know, I had permission to hug Lonnie.” abcn.ws/2Ug09o5pic.twitter.com/19rJgEA1L5
Beach Boys' Mike Love "People can say what they want, but you've always been a big supporter of some of the best music America's ever made."
"I remember you tried your best to help get Whitney Houston in some kind of shape," abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/ku7QYh0c40
Crowd chants 'lock her up' during Pres. Trump's address at CPAC: "We have a very crooked media, we had a crooked candidate, too, by the way." abcn.ws/2CdWiOLpic.twitter.com/CCsLevPHUv
Does Pres. Trump deserve the Nobel Prize? "Everyone thinks so, but I would never say it," Pres. Trump says.
"The prize I want is victory for the world." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/uqMlsth1UY
"Our current president and speaker of the House can hardly stand to be in the same room together," Howard Schultz says.
"I can promise you this: I'll have members of both parties to the White House for coffee—Starbucks coffee—as often as I can." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/kqffbe5Bui
NEW: U.S. announces new sanctions on five entities and eight individuals for their involvement in Syrian chemical weapons program, calling it a "coordinated action" with France. abcn.ws/2OhTWBwpic.twitter.com/WlJgfx8oD7
"I just received a beautiful letter from Kim Jong Un. I can't show you the letter, obviously, but it was a very personal, very warm, very nice letter," Pres. Trump tells @karentravers. abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/FhYeq24DRw
NEW: Pres. Trump said he met with Apple CEO Tim Cook in Bedminster, adding that Cook "made a very compelling argument" that tariffs are making it hard for Apple to compete with companies like Samsung. "I'm thinking about it." abcn.ws/31Obb37pic.twitter.com/LktWUkkJdt
Rep. Mimi Walters concedes to Democratic challenger Katie Porter in California's 45th Congressional District race, increasing the Democrats' net gain in the 2018 midterm elections to 36 seats so far. abcn.ws/2DIKu7Upic.twitter.com/ptlGYHplL7
Pres. Trump says Democrats not applauding at the State of the Union were "un-American...can we call that treason? Why not." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/Z6CbTSajgL
Rep. Rashida Tlaib defends voting against $4.6 billion emergency border bill: "Three agents took me aside, away from my colleagues and said, 'more money is not going to fix this," adding, "they all said this is a broken system." abcn.ws/2Jh14gNpic.twitter.com/YIeDsRO0nu
JUST IN: Sen. Mark Warner to support nomination of Gina Haspel to lead CIA.
"I believe she is someone who can and will stand up to the President if ordered to do something illegal or immoral—like a return to torture," he says. abcn.ws/2Gk5r5Vpic.twitter.com/acaWvSRI3b
JUST IN: "Consistent with Pres. Trump's commitment and in concert with our Republic of Korea ally, the United States military has suspended all planning for this August's defensive "wargames," Pentagon says. abcn.ws/2LZpo5kpic.twitter.com/UPqaeDajCS
Pres. Trump: "There was no collusion, there was no obstruction—unless you call obstruction the fact that I fight back. I do fight back. I really fight back. I mean, if you call that obstruction, that's fine." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/SqJ998xWkj
JUST IN: "Consistent with Pres. Trump's commitment and in concert with our Republic of Korea ally, the United States military has suspended all planning for this August's defensive "wargames," Pentagon says. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/VnVZzSpM8l
Sen. Kamala Harris: "We have failed to put the resources into our public education system, and instead we are putting tons of money into a system of mass incarceration...Let's speak these truths." abcn.ws/2DQq4rupic.twitter.com/2PZYBnzBJx
Sen. Lindsey Graham on John McCain: "When they write the history of the Senate, John will be in the first paragraph."
Graham says McCain's death has "put pressure to kind of up my game. So, a vacuum is being left in the Senate." abcn.ws/2O5AgnVpic.twitter.com/EIcWfprneV
NEW: National Security Adviser John Bolton announces appointment of Mira R. Ricardel as deputy national security adviser. "Her policy-making and interagency experience will make her a great addition to the National Security Council," he says. abcn.ws/2K4kV11pic.twitter.com/vg221rpSz6
NEW: Pres. Trump announces delegation for opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on May 14; Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump to attend. abcn.ws/2KGnx5Apic.twitter.com/zpooY2Is9Z
Rep. Maxine Waters repeatedly presses Treasury Sec. Mnuchin on Russian sanctions passed by Congress last year. "This is your excuse for not having implemented the law?" abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/rrw6aICBhb
Pressed on congressional response on gun violence, Speaker Pelosi says, "Senator McConnell hasn't acted. Why don't you go ask him if he has any regrets for all the people who died because he hasn't acted?" abcn.ws/34FPXa7pic.twitter.com/v2DGQcRhb8
Jon Stewart calls for reauthorization of 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Act: "The Trump Justice Dept. is doing an excellent job administrating this program ... the program works exactly like it's supposed to, so now it's Congress' job to fund it properly" abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/ZTtdTSeWy7
Rep. @AOC, who recently toured border facility, testifies at hearing on Trump administration's border policies: "This is a manufactured crisis, because the cruelty is manufactured. This is a manufactured crisis because there's no need for us to do this." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/V0DU7t9PbD
"Oh, you're not going to answer that?"
Press Sec. Sanders declines to answer April Ryan's question on "voter suppression," saying she hadn't been called on. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/2bk0EB6KOT
"He was insulting, particularly to the Speaker," Schumer says following White House meeting with Pres. Trump.
"We were offended, deeply," Steny Hoyer says. "Never have I seen a president treat so disrespectfully a coequal branch of the government." abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/NgBQGC6KVV
Former Pres. Obama: "What we have not seen before, in our recent public life at least, is politicians just blatantly, repeatedly, baldly, shamelessly lying." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/tfhl32NY8u
In remarks on "disturbing rise of white nationalism," Rep. Jerry Nadler says, "The president's rhetoric fans the flames with language that, whether intentional or not, may motivate and embolden white supremacist movements." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/AWQrEe7vIb
Pres. Trump sets off firestorm as he refers to immigrants from Haiti and several other African nations as hailing from "s---hole countries," then suggests he'd prefer more immigrants "from countries like Norway." abcnews.com/politicspic.twitter.com/rzngD0eMva
NEW: State Dept. says Hillary Clinton's security clearance has been "withdrawn at her request," according to statement from Senate Judiciary Committee. abcn.ws/2PBwdwopic.twitter.com/UUaoBjeD2r
Ivanka Trump speaks at a jobs event at the White House: "The reality is that we have an incredible economy, a robust economy and that's because of deregulation, because of tax reform" abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/NcRtJuDQac
NEW: Top congressional Democrats request to know if Justice Dept. ethics officers have advised acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker to recuse himself from overseeing special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. abcn.ws/2DzJfbepic.twitter.com/GWm6WU1p8P
Pressed on congressional response on gun violence, Speaker Pelosi says, "Senator McConnell hasn't acted. Why don't you go ask him if he has any regrets for all the people who died because he hasn't acted?" abcn.ws/34FSzorpic.twitter.com/9CJ1XRsgpw
Beach Boys' Mike Love tells Pres. Trump, "People can say what they want, but you've always been a big supporter of some of the best music America's ever made."
"I remember you tried your best to help get Whitney Houston in some kind of shape," he says. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/ZcF1NcmbtQ
ROYAL RECEPTION: Pres. Trump and first lady Melania Trump joined Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and other leaders of NATO countries at Buckingham Palace to mark 70 years of the alliance. abcn.ws/360WVq0pic.twitter.com/TftK298Znz
Jon Stewart: "What an incredible metaphor this room is for the entire process that getting healthcare and benefits for 9/11 first responders has come to. Behind me, a filled room of 9/11 first responders—and in front of me, a nearly empty Congress." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/Ap3lDJ3mut
Pres. Trump tosses his prepared remarks at roundtable on tax reform.
"I'm reading off the first paragraph, I said, 'This is boring. Come on. We have to tell it like it is.'" abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/FCaGMRkyaL
JUST IN: Former Housing and Urban Development Sec. Julian Castro announces his candidacy for president: "I am a candidate for president of the United States of America." abcn.ws/2D5KKwhpic.twitter.com/Xu2Z3q8pYL
Pete Buttigieg to Vietnam veterans: "This isn't in my speech, but...if you were among those who were not received in the right way when you come home, I believe it is better late than never to say thank you and welcome home." abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/SYBbwLTQgS
Diamond and Silk repeatedly tell congressional committee that “we have never been paid by the Trump campaign." FEC records show Diamond and Silk were paid $1,274.94 for field consulting work. abcn.ws/2HuU7tqpic.twitter.com/fUl8VasiVA
NEW: Senate Intelligence Committee previews findings on election security: "Russia attempted to penetrate 21 states. We know they were successful in penetrating at least one database." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/iJbb4ln5hF
"White supremacy has always been a problem in our American story."
Sen. Cory Booker says "We need to be honest about not just who we are, but who we have been" in a speech at the Mother Emanuel AME Church where nine worshipers were killed in 2015. abcn.ws/2yHyIWPpic.twitter.com/edkAOWgOqj
NEW: Twitter says 677,775 people in the U.S. followed, retweeted or liked a tweet from accounts "potentially connected to a propaganda effort by a Russian government-linked organization” around 2016 election. abcn.ws/2DtxLFFpic.twitter.com/WvSlcvCCMD
John Kerry touts his longtime working relationship with Joe Biden, adding: "The only team that's worked more closely than us is Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin." abcn.ws/2s7jwSPpic.twitter.com/vVoJl1fEZx
In contentious exchange, Rep. Rosa DeLauro presses Education Sec. DeVos on potential plan to preempt state regulations on student loan collectors: “Who do you believe this serves?” abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/X5qM7rVJIq
NEW: Attorney General Jeff Sessions responds to criticism from Pres. Trump: “While I am Attorney General, the actions of the Department of Justice will not be improperly influenced by political considerations.” abcn.ws/2wo03vApic.twitter.com/2ocfasWrFU
NEW: Pres. Trump notifies Congress of decision to continue national emergency over North Korea, "citing existence and risk of proliferation of weapons-usable fissile material on the Korean Peninsula." abcn.ws/2tl6jngpic.twitter.com/6YJj2R5pTD
Jon Stewart slams Congress over health care for 9/11 first responders: "I am awfully tired of hearing that it's a 9/11 New York issue. Al-Qaeda didn't shout 'Death to Tribeca.' They attacked America." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/FYLaFChB6T
NEW: "Dozens of members of a white supremacist gang" charged in Arkansas for "multiple acts of violence," including murder and kidnapping, Justice Dept. says. abcn.ws/2DAdkF5pic.twitter.com/FC52LA9wti
Asked multiple times by @jeffmason1 (and again by @jonkarl) what he wanted the Ukrainian president to do regarding the Bidens, Pres. Trump doesn't answer, eventually denigrating the media and angrily instructing Mason to ask a different question. abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/UInsbsfxBo
Jon Stewart on bill for 9/11 first responders compensation fund: "It's very difficult to watch a House and Senate with a trillion dollar deficit try and balance that budget of $10.2 billion over 10 years on the backs of 9/11 victims and first responders." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/eJjZPEYye1
Jon Stewart: "What an incredible metaphor this room is for the entire process that getting healthcare and benefits for 9/11 first responders has come to. Behind me, a filled room of 9/11 first responders—and in front of me, a nearly empty Congress." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/EcDndmzU2C
Pres. Trump says Democrats not applauding at the State of the Union were "un-American...can we call that treason? Why not." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/Pav4yoUwGB
Sen. Patrick Leahy to FBI Dir. Wray: "You said at your confirmation hearing that the Russia investigation was not a witch hunt...Is that still your opinion?"
Wray: "Yes." abcn.ws/2L3Ig3wpic.twitter.com/Uvb6L2jwj0
NEW: Russian national charged with "conspiracy to act as an agent of the Russian Federation within the United States," DOJ says. abcn.ws/2zTje5Rpic.twitter.com/Xp6o9sdGhF
Senate hopeful Zak Ringelstein attempted to deliver supplies to a border detention facility in Texas, when Border Patrol officers stopped and arrested the candidate from Maine. abcn.ws/2K1K6VTpic.twitter.com/deQA3X5TMT
Speaker Nancy Pelosi brings a poster titled "McConnell's graveyard" with bills she says Leader Mitch McConnell "wants to bury."
"Leader McConnell seems to take great pride in calling himself the Grim Reaper, it's part of his political campaign," she says abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/pdksaCUU00
Sen. Rand Paul on Mueller probe: "I think since the very beginning this all has been politically motivated. Now both sides are doing it. I think it goes back even to the Clintons. This is why we shouldn't have special prosecutors" abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/A69JAu6gOR
"Does the Green New Deal go too far?"
Bernie Sanders: "No. You cannot go too far on the issue of climate change. The future of the planet is at stake." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/5ugm84BpUn
JUST IN: President Trump issues memorandum stating transgender individuals are "disqualified" from serving in the military "except under certain limited circumstances." abcnews.com/politicspic.twitter.com/psAQQoaRmn
NEW: Sen. Marco Rubio on Mattis resignation letter: "It makes it abundantly clear that we are headed towards a series of grave policy errors which will endanger our nation, damage our alliances & empower our adversaries." abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/kN33MXKTza
Pres. Trump says he "might" place tariffs on French wine in retaliation for tax targeting tech companies.
"I've always liked American wines better than French wines. Even though I don't drink wine. I just like the way they look." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/ait1h7z8DZ
NEW: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announces Stacey Abrams will deliver the Democrats' response to the State of the Union.
"She has led the charge for voting rights, which is at the root of just about everything else." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/tbXC2K0rZ5
Press Sec. Sanders calls insinuations Pres. Trump is mentally unfit for presidency "disgraceful and laughable": "If he was unfit, he probably wouldn't be sitting there." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/eN1R6PR5Ye
JUST IN: Citing Russian violations, Sec. of State Mike Pompeo says U.S. is suspending its obligations under nuclear treaty: "These violations of the INF treaty cannot be viewed in isolation from the larger pattern of Russian lawlessness on the world stage" abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/bEeAJWjSA1
NEW: Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker says Mueller investigation "is, I think, close to being completed, and I hope that we can get the report from Director Mueller as soon as possible." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/HL7XCGTohV
After Pres. Trump told Finnish Pres. Niinistö to "pick somebody nice from Finland" to ask a question, Finnish reporter says to Niinistö, "I have to ask: what kind of favors has Mr. Trump asked from you?"
"I think you mean the other way around," Trump says abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/tlfNVq1fPc
Former Pres. Barack Obama: "Even in this period of hyper partisanship, and tribal politics, I am hoping there's some folks out there that maybe think, you know what? There's some things that transcend party." abcn.ws/2QqVYj2pic.twitter.com/eViTyokKtn
"We were literally under assault," Sen. Mitch McConnell says of anti-Kavanaugh protesters.
"These demonstrators—I'm sure some of them were well-meaning citizens—but many of them were obviously trained to get in our faces...almost attack us in the halls." abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/yI0posUTPD
JUST IN: White House Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert has resigned, Press Sec. Sarah Sanders says.
"President Trump thanks him for his patriotic service and wishes him well.” abcn.ws/2HraqEopic.twitter.com/OsMUqnCx1Q
JUST IN: National security advisor John Bolton: “The President believes that the next bilateral meeting with President Putin should take place after the Russia witch hunt is over, so we’ve agreed that it will be after the first of the year."
NEW: Prosecutor details Jussie Smollet's alleged actions in preparation for what Chicago police call a staged attack.
"Smollett directed the brothers' attention towards a surveillance camera on the corner, which he believed would capture the incident" abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/fXVQpuf97V
Sen. Bernie Sanders calls Pres. Trump "the most dangerous president in modern American history."
"We're not only going to defeat Trump, we're going to transform the United States of America." abcn.ws/2Ts4HGGpic.twitter.com/5uQxny7xTy
President Trump criticizes windmills again in speech on energy:
"All of a sudden it stops, the wind and the televisions go off, and your wives and husbands say, 'Darling, I want to watch Donald Trump on television tonight, but the wind stopped blowing" abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/iOJOPogrAc
"What advice would you give to the 25-year-old Donald Trump, knowing what you know today?"
Pres. Trump: "Don't run for president." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/tNE9saa3Xf
Rep. Adam Schiff at event marking 100 days since death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi: "When we look around the world, it is hard not to conclude that trends are getting worse, not better" for safety of journalists and freedom of the press. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/NzbjfKguyr
"Words have meaning!"
Protesters await the arrival of Pres. Trump and the first family near the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in the wake of Saturday's mass shooting. abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/VcTDgpX5A8
Investigations into Clinton and Trump campaigns were both ongoing during 2016 election, Sen. Feinstein says, "but only the Clinton investigation was discussed publicly."
"This unquestionably harmed candidate Clinton and helped candidate Trump." abcn.ws/2t4Uqlwpic.twitter.com/8WwQWQl7Td
NEW: Press Sec. Sarah Sanders: "Starting next week the use of all personal devices for both guests and staff will no longer be allowed in the West Wing." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/KulAMQujAF
After King Abdullah II of Jordan compliments his "humility" in the Oval Office, Pres. Trump jokes, "Remember, he used to the word humility with respect to me...That's probably the nicest compliment I've been given in a long time." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/ngqj9gSf71
JUST IN: Asked about rumors Joe Biden might consider selecting her as his 2020 running mate, Stacey Abrams tells @TheView, "I think you don't run for second place."
"If I'm going to enter a primary, then I'm going to enter a primary." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/z4nEDzqP3b
After sustained applause for new National Security Adviser John Bolton, Pres. Trump jokes, "I'm a little jealous."
"You know that means the end of his job." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/1qyGmDayWY
Asked whether he's worried some of his staff disobeys his orders following revelations in the Mueller report, Pres. Trump says, "Nobody disobeys my orders." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/WCGJTBIX3B
NEW: Pres. Trump releases statement on Juneteenth.
"As a Nation, we vow to never forget the millions of African Americans who suffered the evils of slavery." abcn.ws/2t9YJM6pic.twitter.com/acaIjsN7Mh
NEW: Pres. Trump commutes prison sentence of Sholom Rubashkin after eight years served, "an action encouraged by bipartisan leaders from across the political spectrum." abcn.ws/2BIJvknpic.twitter.com/YoBb6pgOx3
Press Sec. Sanders defends Pres. Trump's "Pocahontas" comment to @jonkarl: "I think what most people find offensive is Senator Warren lying about her heritage." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/DkQtBBAsd6
NEW: Pres. Trump announces delegation for opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on May 14; Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump to attend. abcn.ws/2KDTT0Zpic.twitter.com/FUe09lQOcu
NEW: Sen. Orrin Hatch says legislation to protect special counsel from firing "is not necessary at this point because I do not believe the President would take such a foolish action.” abcn.ws/2FV3mOJpic.twitter.com/CKOFdcWOX1
After widespread outrage over his comments yesterday on American Jews, Pres. Trump says, "In my opinion, if you vote for a Democrat you're being very disloyal to Jewish people and you're being very disloyal to Israel." abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/6CccxUGjfm
NEW: Russian national charged with "conspiracy to act as an agent of the Russian Federation within the United States," DOJ says. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/Cw9SBnTl5J
Sen. Mazie Hirono on Brett Kavanaugh: "These are not normal times. Under normal times, in a situation like this, there would be an FBI report and we would have access to all of the documents that we should get... not just 10 percent." abcn.ws/2NREZtapic.twitter.com/sgglCu5aHx
NEW: Sec. of State Mike Pompeo releases statement marking International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.
"Human rights are universal, and LGBTI people are entitled to the same respect, freedoms, and protections as everyone else." abcn.ws/2Lb9BB0pic.twitter.com/OW43R8LzIT
Hillary Clinton criticizes Trump administration's claims on inauguration crowd sizes: "There weren't that many people there, let's be honest."
"This kind of stuff happens...in authoritarian regimes where they try to literally change reality." abcn.ws/2NZRmTVpic.twitter.com/uRAuEQ1Njk
Pres. Trump tosses his prepared remarks at roundtable on tax reform.
"I'm reading off the first paragraph, I said, 'This is boring. Come on. We have to tell it like it is.'" abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/RaQzHnMzUz
Pres. Trump says he is “not above the law,” but has the “absolute right” to pardon himself.
“I’ll never have to use it because I didn’t do anything wrong, and everybody knows it.” abcn.ws/2LzoVqupic.twitter.com/41iafGgH63
NEW: Pres. Trump grants pardons to father-son Oregon cattle ranchers sentenced to five years in prison in 2015 on arson charges in connection to a dispute over grazing rights. abcn.ws/2zxDtG2pic.twitter.com/VgSxMxXi5t
First lady Melania Trump hosts a "Be Best" event at the White House to discuss youth programs and highlight the three pillars of her campaign: "Wellbeing, online safety and opioid abuse" abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/rcaM6j2G0S
First lady Melania Trump gives remarks at anti-cyberbullying event: "Social media...can be used in many positive ways, but can also be destructive and harmful when used incorrectly." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/qduL4xchtV
NEW: Sec. of State Rex Tillerson releases statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring "the memory of the many transgender individuals who have lost their lives to acts of violence." abcn.ws/2jFc9xLpic.twitter.com/oKNvGZYiM8
NEW: Three members of "sophisticated international cybercrime group" FIN7 arrested over malware campaign targeting more than 100 U.S. companies, DOJ says. abcn.ws/2KdNTuppic.twitter.com/lJ9exdRVoQ
Pres. Trump has arrived in Da Nang, Vietnam, where he'll meet with world leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. abcn.ws/acYvLvpic.twitter.com/YLZo032l0k
JUST IN: Sen. Jeff Flake vows to withhold vote for judicial nominees until legislation protecting special counsel Robert Mueller is brought for a vote. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/ZdyYM4SU7M
"A friendly person from Turkey please," Pres. Trump says during Q&A with Turkish Pres. Erdogan.
"Only friendly reporters, we like to see. There aren't too many of them around." abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/Y8lzC8OqLf
Supreme Court justices—including Brett Kavanaugh, who joined the Court this fall following a highly contentious confirmation process—pose for official photo. abcn.ws/2E5U19mpic.twitter.com/zdPGzBzNYj
Rep. Rashida Tlaib defends voting against $4.6 billion emergency border bill: "Three agents took me aside, away from my colleagues and said, 'more money is not going to fix this," adding, "they all said this is a broken system." abcn.ws/2Jh14gNpic.twitter.com/jnZ9TImhLS
Pres. Trump says a government shutdown "could happen" in December: "Could there be a shutdown? There certainly could, and it will be about border security, in which the wall is a part." abcn.ws/2R0WWmppic.twitter.com/faXYluuMA0
NEW: Defense Sec. Mark Esper says he will conduct more Pentagon press briefings.
"Moving forward, I intend to do these briefings to maintain an open dialogue about the Department's activities." abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/kUJHEWGXB1
.@SpeakerRyan on whether EPA chief Scott Pruitt should remain in his position amid ethics scrutiny: "Frankly, I haven't paid that close attention to it...I don't know enough about what Pruitt has or has not done." abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/5WbnOUSS19
NEW: Puerto Rico Department of Education to receive nearly $600 million in federal disaster assistance, Education Sec. DeVos announces. abcn.ws/2HEJggzpic.twitter.com/TUecMZvUVn
Press Sec. Sanders says Pres. Trump's "animals" comment yesterday referred to MS-13 gang members.
"This is one of the most vicious and deadly gangs...frankly, I think that the term 'animal' doesn't go far enough." abcn.ws/2wMD15fpic.twitter.com/FcKy0aRgYw
NEW: Sen. Tammy Duckworth's office announces she is pregnant with her second child, "will become the first Senator to give birth while in office." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/rlLqXe25FL
Elizabeth Warren says "some Democrats in Washington believe the only way forward is to make change incrementally—a few tweaks here, some nudges there."
"No. This is a time of crisis...this is not the time for small ideas." abcn.ws/2ziZg0Ypic.twitter.com/Z7cipikOwp
Pres. Trump says Paris climate deal "as drawn...was very unfair to the United States," but "we could conceivably go back in." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/yOxUPuB9z7
NEW: Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker says Mueller investigation is "I think, close to being completed, and I hope that we can get the report from Director Mueller as soon as possible." abcn.ws/2GawQuZpic.twitter.com/0FwjHfRFEz
JUST IN: "Consistent with Pres. Trump's commitment and in concert with our Republic of Korea ally, the United States military has suspended all planning for this August's defensive "wargames," Pentagon says. abcn.ws/2JKw3DMpic.twitter.com/bzDtV6vhJT
JUST IN: Pres. Trump tweets that he will give "full pardon" to conservative commentator Dinesh D’Souza.
"He was treated very unfairly by our government," the president says. abcn.ws/2H6mZ6fpic.twitter.com/ms38EYms2d
Pres. Trump at White House event honoring NASCAR Cup Series champs: "One thing I know about NASCAR: They do indeed stand for the playing of the National Anthem." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/YgmJ9DeAsT
Sen. Burr says security clearance system "should effectively uncover potential issues before one is granted access to sensitive information...we must do better." abcn.ws/2oWUpNkpic.twitter.com/cqBwHQUVg2
Pres. Trump jokes about extending his administration to 16 years.
"The last time I jokingly said that, the papers started saying 'he's got despotic tendencies!' No, I'm not looking to do it." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/pl9bBvTamT
Press Sec. Sanders on Trump-Putin summit: "The only specific agreement that was made was that the two national security teams...would continue at a working level these discussions." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/HkVdUnPe9Y
NEW: Sen. Rand Paul says he delivered letter on behalf of Pres. Trump to Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin during trip to Moscow; the letter was given to Putin's representatives. abcn.ws/2OSKTqUpic.twitter.com/6xDOqIaPZD
NEW: DOJ, DHS send classified report to Pres. Trump with intelligence community findings related to 2018 midterms, concluding "no material impact of foreign interference on election or political/campaign infrastructure" in the 2018 elections. abcn.ws/2DT6GeCpic.twitter.com/f9NEWnFHWx
NEW: Citing threats, violence against journalists, Sen. Richard Blumenthal proposes bill making threatening or attacking "anyone doing fact gathering or news operations" a federal crime. abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/UN7sNynV2H
Pres. Trump: "I'm here today to tell you that we will never let bad things happen with respect to the economy of our country." abcn.ws/2CdthPVpic.twitter.com/XfSr0gYrXi
Senate hopeful Zak Ringelstein attempted to deliver supplies to a border detention facility in Texas, when Border Patrol officers stopped and arrested the candidate from Maine abcn.ws/2K7d9XQpic.twitter.com/m5wqEUOsTW
Vice Pres. Mike Pence vows to complete construction of Pres. Trump's proposed border wall.
"I'll make you a promise: before we're done, we're going to build it all," he says to cheers at CPAC. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/Dk0AAtQexm
MORE: "Such access is particularly inappropriate when former officials have transitioned into highly partisan positions and seek to use real or perceived access to sensitive information to validate political attacks," press sec. Sanders says. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/r1uVVP1kUW
Sen. Elizabeth Warren presses DNI Dan Coats on U.S. response to Russian election meddling: "So you agree that we have not done enough?" abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/6CIE65o4Bl
NEW: Pres. Trump recently asked John Kelly to remain as chief of staff through 2020, and Kelly told a group of aides Monday that he had agreed, White House officials confirm to @ABC. abcn.ws/2LWyWC1pic.twitter.com/Kg5t1lDX0k
NEW: Pres. Trump later tweets, "The United States of America supports the brave people of Iran who are protesting for their FREEDOM." abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/DIqnygXv6A
"I just received a beautiful letter from Kim Jong Un, and I think the relationship is very well ... I can't show you the letter, obviously, but it was a very personal, very warm, very nice letter," President Trump tells ABC News' @karentraversabcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/2z8PQ0PIKQ
.@PressSec to @JonKarl on Pres. Trump's tweet saying FBI mishandled tip on Parkland shooter because they were too busy with Russia probe: "The cause of this is that of a deranged individual that made a decision to take the lives of 17 other people." abcnews.com/politicspic.twitter.com/XzmletiWit
When asked by @MarthaRaddatz whether she thinks Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished, Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar says, "I think what has to change are the policies...we are always going to need immigration enforcement" #ThisWeek abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/VhJ0YeFvj2
Newly-elected members of the House of Representatives take a class photo in front of the U.S. Capitol.
A handful of midterm races remain to be called. abcn.ws/2DCxQawpic.twitter.com/RhhvQW7Sie
NEW: Bipartisan group of senators introduce proposing updated Authorization for Use of Military Force.
“For too long, Congress has given Presidents a blank check to wage war." abcn.ws/2J15o0Mpic.twitter.com/reyHcpVl1A
NEW: U.S. to pull all remaining personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela, Sec. Pompeo says on Twitter, citing "deteriorating situation." abcn.ws/acYvLvpic.twitter.com/WhvFLx5icy
NEW: Sen. Tammy Duckworth's office announces she is pregnant with her second child, "will become the first Senator to give birth while in office." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/RrAcT3TwCj
DHS Sec. Nielsen says she's "not aware" of intelligence community assessment that Russia meddled in 2016 election with specific intent to help Donald Trump win, "but I do generally have no reason to doubt any intelligence assessment." abcn.ws/2Izaky2pic.twitter.com/1xzkjXIfJB
On using military appropriations to fund construction of proposed border wall, DHS Sec. Nielsen tells @jonkarl: "We're looking into options for the military to build wall on military installations on the border." abcn.ws/2uMmZr5pic.twitter.com/4ww3Neys7j
NEW: Democratic National Committee announces 2020 convention will be held July 13 to July 16, 2020, "allowing the Democratic nominee maximum exposure heading into the fall."
Pres. Trump cuts red tape in front of stack of paper representing current regulations. The president says his administration's goal is to return to the 1960-level regulations. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/sedxJQobgk
NEW: White House press secretary Sarah Sanders calls Omarosa Manigault-Newman a "disgruntled former White House employee," whose forthcoming book is "riddled with lies and false accusations." abcn.ws/2Mj6KJEpic.twitter.com/wt7xWTgumw
At March for Life event, Pres. Trump claims Roe v. Wade resulted in some of the most "permissive abortion laws anywhere in the world," relating them to those in China and North Korea. abcn.ws/1IVrXgOpic.twitter.com/wCzYTBmbDt
NEW: Pres. Trump announces Misty May-Treanor, Mariano Rivera, Herschel Walker as co-chairs of President’s Council on Sport, Fitness, and Nutrition, Bill Belichick as member, among others. abcn.ws/2KweYKxpic.twitter.com/NuFTiPCuUX
NEW: The White House announces that former Fox News executive Bill Shine will be joining the staff as Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications.
Shine is expected to join Pres. Trump on his trip to Montana abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/z4KGGA2Bt0
NEW: White House announces members of U.S. delegation to China "to discuss the trade relationship between the two countries." abcn.ws/2E0wO7upic.twitter.com/5jiPfzL0cJ
NEW: Pres. Trump has signed series of executive orders targeting what White House describes as a cumbersome process of firing “poorly performing” civil servants, and removing "wasteful expenditures" from federal unions.
NEW: Pres. George H. W. Bush tweets from the hospital, saying he is enjoying a "wonderful walk down memory lane."
"Yet another reminder of just how lucky I have been in life." abcn.ws/2La84Kzpic.twitter.com/Ky08MD7DKV
NEW: Trump administration is expecting North Korea to return up to 200 sets of remains believed to be U.S. service members who died during the Korean War, U.S. officials tell @ABC.
JUST IN: Citing Russian violations, Sec. of State Mike Pompeo says US is suspending its obligations under nuclear treaty: "These violations of the INF treaty cannot be viewed in isolation from the larger pattern of Russian lawlessness on the world stage" abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/MC2X4WVWQk
"Somebody had to do it. I am the chosen one," President Trump says, looking up at the sky while discussing the trade war.
"Somebody had to do it, so I'm taking on China. I'm taking on China on trade" abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/Z2bFAe1dgr
BREAKING: Pres. Trump says National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow "has just suffered a heart attack" and is at Walter Reed Medical Center. abcnews.com/politicspic.twitter.com/wiBWTs39w6
Rev. Al Sharpton on NYPD decision to fire officer in Eric Garner death: "Though this may be good for the city...this is not some moment of pleasure or joy for the family that has lost so much." abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/osigkMdyUa
NEW: Pres. Trump will hold a rally in West Virginia later this month, Trump campaign announces.
"President Trump will encourage West Virginians to get out and vote in the midterm elections." abcn.ws/2OZSVxZpic.twitter.com/mNAgotjvXO
Brian Kemp won the election because of Jim Crow style voter suppression. Thank you Stacey Abrams for saying this plainly, instead of retreating behind mealy mouthed politician platitudes.
NEW: Pres. Trump: "This #GivingTuesday, I thank those who have contributed to charitable organizations, including our houses of worship, and ask that we continue to come together to give and help others in need." abcn.ws/2hVYBtPpic.twitter.com/mLBIPnUxWf
NEW: National security advisers from U.S., U.A.E., Saudi Arabia met at the White House Friday; Iran, Afghanistan were topics. abcn.ws/2DWuYRIpic.twitter.com/HdWvmLn6sh
"By this letter, you are hereby severely admonished."
Senate Ethics Committee releases "public letter of admonishment" to Sen. Bob Menendez following their investigation into corruption allegations. abcn.ws/2I4oDqMpic.twitter.com/eQ9U558vWD
Pres. Trump calls "Make America Great Again" a better slogan than "America First."
"'America First' is very threatening to others. We don't want to be threatening." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/Z1xBlipwNo
.@SenateMajLdr on Steve Bannon's role in Alabama Senate race: "Let me just say this: The political genius on display throwing away a seat in the reddest state in America is hard to ignore." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/oHsJFwJvav
Pres. Trump says he's delaying new China tariffs for the "Christmas season, just in case some of the tariffs would have an impact on U.S. customers." abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/jEYsH144sO
JUST IN: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to return to North Korea Thursday, three weeks after summit between Pres. Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. abcn.ws/2z6nAGgpic.twitter.com/CT1nlbRukS
President Trump jokes with Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps Cpl. Hershel "Woody" Williams while speaking at the American Veterans convention: "There's nothing like the Medal of Honor. I wanted one but they told me I don't qualify, Woody." abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/m7gqQcH5d8
.@SenatorCollins, a key vote on Trump's SCOTUS nominee: "A candidate for this important position who would overturn Roe v. Wade would not be acceptable to me because that would indicate an activist agenda that I don't want to see a judge have" #ThisWeek abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/XaA98t1Dv8
.@PressSec says she doesn't know of any recent conversation between Pres. Trump and Kanye West, who mentioned the president several times on Twitter today.
"Covering all range of topics today," she says. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/QRNfki429c
NEW: Pres. Trump commutes prison sentence of Sholom Rubashkin after eight years served, "an action encouraged by bipartisan leaders from across the political spectrum." abcn.ws/2COeISBpic.twitter.com/Yw1bIJgc2a
Pres. Trump, in Tupelo, MS, the birthplace of Elvis Presley: "Other than the blonde hair, when I was growing up they said I looked like Elvis...I always considered that a great compliment." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/gwkat3MQpC
Pres. Trump delivers remarks on national security strategy: "We will stand up for ourselves, and we will stand up for our country, like we have never stood up before." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/vwr6SKyPf3
JUST IN: Justice Department proposes amending regulations, "effectively banning bump stocks." The move comes ahead of day of nationwide protests over gun violence. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/XdPz0o2YSI
President Trump visited the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., today and delivered remarks thanking current service members and veterans.
Trump has not yet visited U.S. troops deployed in combat zones overseas, ABC News' @karentravers reports abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/qMUutTRNfy
Sen. Kamala Harris, on questions of whether she thinks Pres. Trump was in part "responsible" for El Paso mass shooting: "Look, of course he didn't pull the trigger, but he's certainly been tweeting out the ammunition." abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/rnqEwPNZxx
Senate Judiciary Chair Lindsey Graham: "We need a new attorney general. I appreciate what Mr. Whitaker has done, but I think the time has come for new leadership at the Department." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/iApT69Lusx
At start of his address to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Joe Biden jokes, “I just want you to know, I had permission to hug Lonnie.” abcn.ws/2Ug09o5pic.twitter.com/ClvaDAI0x8
First lady Melania Trump gives remarks at anti-cyberbullying event: "Social media...can be used in many positive ways, but can also be destructive and harmful when used incorrectly." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/QLombMpWMI
"This nation is forever in your debt and we thank you all."
President Trump is the first president to deliver remarks at the New York City Veterans Day Parade. abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/qlkyAzS7os
Pres. Trump says a government shutdown "could happen" in December: "Could there be a shutdown? There certainly could, and it will be about border security, in which the wall is a part." abcn.ws/2R5Roahpic.twitter.com/iX2DkeEfuQ
"It's obviously a moral and ethical mission to support our border patrolmen," Defense Secretary James Mattis says as he travels to visit U.S. troops deployed to the southern border in anticipation of the arrival of a migrant caravan heading toward the U.S. abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/MQlF3O3bJ6
President Trump welcomes Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to the White House: "Viktor Orbán has done a tremendous job ... highly respected, respected all over Europe. Probably like me, a little bit controversial, but that's OK" abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/W48eRr07dW
NEW: Pres. Trump issues statement on nuclear posture review, saying the "strategy is tailored and flexible to address the wide array of threats in the 21st century." abcn.ws/2EA2CyDpic.twitter.com/pEqPT7ug38
Council of Economic Advisers Chair Kevin Hassett jokes that White House reporters aren't "always in the best mood" during briefings.
"What you guys need are some charts." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/sLFVGnBLMK
NEW: Sen. Rand Paul says he delivered letter on behalf of Pres. Trump to Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin during trip to Moscow; the letter was given to Putin's representatives. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/eg6H1FSuBo
Sen. Mitch McConnell on anti-Kavanaugh protesters: "We were literally under assault. These demonstrators — I'm sure some of them were well-meaning citizens — but many of them were obviously trained to get in our faces ... almost attack us in the halls" abcn.ws/2J0gebCpic.twitter.com/NsJMzWcu4l
.@LindseyGrahamSC says he called Donald Trump a "xenophobic, race-baiting religious bigot" during 2016 campaign, but "he won. Guess what: he's our president...and he's doing a really good job on multiple fronts." abcn.ws/2FeZibVpic.twitter.com/xX5RMTgo8d
Pres. Trump at CPAC on recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel: "I said we have to do it, it's the right thing to do... and I did it" abcn.ws/2CdWiOLpic.twitter.com/N4U1UmzZtk
NEW: Sen. Cory Gardner lifts hold on DOJ nominees after saying he "received a commitment" from Pres. Trump that rescission of Obama-era guidance on state marijuana laws "will not impact Colorado’s legal marijuana industry." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/U9vnySsCDc
NEW: White House: "First Lady Melania Trump has arrived in Texas to take part in briefings and tours at a nonprofit social services center for children who have entered the United States illegally and a customs and border patrol processing center.” abcnews.com/politicspic.twitter.com/F9V6CYk2GQ
NEW: Sen. Ron Wyden writes Treasury Dept., NRA, requesting documents on any financial links between the group and Russian officials. abcn.ws/2EvVbIxpic.twitter.com/CAulUgB8rx
NEW: Press Sec. Sarah Sanders: "Starting next week the use of all personal devices for both guests and staff will no longer be allowed in the West Wing." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/3skDsUyWJ0
Pres. Trump invites CBP agent to speak at White House event: "Come here. You're not nervous, right? Speaks perfect English." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/SauO5GB1Qi
Pres. Trump sends prayers to Iowa communities hit by last week's tornadoes, says his administration is aiding in recovery efforts.
"The power of nature—people have no idea." abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/DRMR0HcpuT
"By this letter, you are hereby severely admonished."
Senate Ethics Committee releases "public letter of admonishment" to Sen. Bob Menendez following their investigation into corruption allegations. abcn.ws/2hFejwLpic.twitter.com/SdxfzDKy52
At DNC summer meeting, Speaker Nancy Pelosi predicts 2020 will be a "tough election."
"You have to be ready to take a punch," she says. "And therefore you have to be ready to throw a punch—for the children." abcn.ws/2K0BLjqpic.twitter.com/RFfiYsG6nN
Attorney General Bill Barr walks out on stage with bagpipes and plays “Scotland the Brave” ahead of delivering remarks at the U.S. Attorney’s National Conference. abcn.ws/2IQcpEvpic.twitter.com/rSmVj4o4eL
NEW: Pres. Trump declares Sunday Monday's Day, "a very special occasion and opportunity to express our endless gratitude to the women who give their unyielding love and devotion to their families." abcn.ws/2KT1DMspic.twitter.com/ArSjXfjjYg
National security advisor John Bolton: “The President believes that the next bilateral meeting with President Putin should take place after the Russia witch hunt is over, so we’ve agreed that it will be after the first of the year."
The Stacey Abrams situation is killing my enthusiasm for the "male ally" ALL the "male allies."
"If I'm going to enter a primary, then I'm going to enter a primary."