Andrew Blake

Ilhan Omar: Donald Trump is welcome in Minnesota, but not his ‘campaign of lies and bigotry’

Rep. Ilhan Omar said Thursday that President Trump is welcome to hold a campaign rally next month in her hometown of Minneapolis -- provided he leaves his "lies and bigotry" behind.

September 27, 2019

Al Franken: ‘Frustrating’ to watch former Senate colleagues hold hearings

Al Franken has remained somewhat active in Senate politics since resigning in disgrace nearly two years ago, the Minnesota Democrat indicated in an interview aired Thursday.

September 27, 2019

Facebook remains favored platform for manipulating public opinion: Report

Facebook remains the most popular internet platform among governments manipulating public opinion online, researchers from the University of Oxford in the U.K. reported Thursday.

September 26, 2019

Julian Castro: ‘If I don’t make the next debate stage, it will be the end of my campaign’

Julian Castro told supporters Thursday that he plans to abandon his White House campaign if he does not qualify to compete in the fifth Democratic presidential primary debate.

September 26, 2019

Joseph Maguire, acting DNI, says cyber tops list of threats facing U.S.

Joseph Maguire, the acting director of national intelligence, said Thursday that the most significant threats to the United States are occurring in the "cyber realm."

September 26, 2019

Alex Jones sues The Young Turks, congressional candidate Brianna Wu over child porn claims

Alex Jones, a right-wing media personality behind the Infowars brand, filed a federal libel lawsuit against The Young Turks media group and a congressional candidate Wednesday.

September 26, 2019

Steve Bannon compares Nancy Pelosi’s impeachment push to start of Civil War

Stephen K. Bannon, President Trump's former chief strategist, compared the launch of an impeachment inquiry this week to the "shot at Fort Sumter" that started the Civil War.

September 26, 2019

Russia plots ‘surprise’ response to U.S. denying visas to UN delegation

Russia is readying a "surprise" response to the U.S. denying visas to members of the country's United Nations delegation, a top Moscow official said Thursday.

September 26, 2019

Andrew Cuomo, Ned Lamont discuss marijuana legalization partnership

The governors of New York and Connecticut announced plans Wednesday to meet with regional partners to discuss legalizing recreational marijuana in their respective states.

September 25, 2019

Steve Bannon named as potential witness ahead of Roger Stone trial: Report

Stephen K. Bannon, President Trump's former chief strategist, could be called to testify during the criminal trial of Roger Stone, a defense lawyer reportedly signaled Wednesday.

September 25, 2019

Cindy McCain sees Arizona ‘going Democrat’ due to changing demographics, dysfunctional GOP

The wife of late Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican, said in an interview released Wednesday that she can see the state "going Democrat" due to a dysfunctional GOP.

September 25, 2019

Army warns of ‘credible’ mass shooting threat ahead of ‘Joker’ premiere: Reports

The Army has warned about a potential mass shooting being planned to take place when the new Warner Bros. film "Joker" opens in theaters next month.

September 25, 2019

Andrew Cuomo to talk marijuana legalization in New York with Ned Lamont, Phil Murphy

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that he plans to discuss marijuana legalization with counterparts in neighboring states to ensure they are on the same page moving forward.

September 24, 2019

Edward Snowden book used as bait in malware campaign, cybersecurity firm warns

Former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden's controversial new book is being used as bait to infect computers with malicious software, a cybersecurity firm warned.

September 24, 2019

Russia says U.S. denied visas to UN delegation, Kremlin teases ‘tough’ response

The Kremlin threatened retaliation Tuesday after several members of Russia's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly were reportedly denied visas to enter the U.S.

September 24, 2019

Pamela Anderson: U.K. and Australia ‘subservient’ to U.S. by keeping Julian Assange in prison

Actress and activist Pamela Anderson said Monday that the U.K. and Australia are being "subservient" to U.S. by enabling the prosecution of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange.

September 24, 2019

New York Post mocks de Blasio with front page ‘obituary’ after mayor drops White House bid

The New York Post roasted New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Saturday by running an obituary for his failed Democratic presidential campaign on the publication's front page.

September 21, 2019

Donald Trump tweeting nearly twice as much as at start of his presidency: Report

President Trump is posting on Twitter nearly twice as much as when he first entered office, according to a new analysis of his social media activity published Saturday.

September 21, 2019

Cory Booker says lack of support putting White House campaign at risk

Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey suggested Saturday that his struggling campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination could soon end over lack of support.

September 21, 2019

House vote set for landmark marijuana banking bill

The House of Representatives will vote next week on a landmark marijuana banking bill with broad bipartisan support, Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer announced Friday.

September 21, 2019