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Donald Trump, Barack Obama record robocalls for candidates in Alabama Senate race

President Trump and former President Barack Obama inserted themselves deeper into the Alabama Senate race, urging voters to show up for Tuesday's special election that could decide how much leeway Mr. Trump has to pursue his agenda over the next year.

December 11, 2017

Trump: Chain migration to blame for attempted terrorist attack in NYC

Police blamed an immigrant from Bangladesh for the botched attempt to bomb the New York City subway Monday morning, in a blast that did little damage but renewed the Trump administration's call for stricter controls on legal immigration.

December 11, 2017

Kirsten Gillibrand calls on Donald Trump to resign after sexual harassment claims

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand called on President Trump to resign on Monday after several women have come forward accusing him of sexual harassment.

December 11, 2017

Akayed Ullah, NYC bus terminal attacker, says Israeli actions in Gaza a motivating factor

The attacker in the bus terminal explosion in New York City told authorities Monday that he was motivated by Israeli actions in Gaza, reports CNN.

December 11, 2017

Lindsey Graham: Roy Moore ‘gift that keeps on giving for Democrats’

Sen. Lindsey Graham said Monday that if Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore is elected, he will be a useful campaign tool for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections.

December 11, 2017

Doug Jones leads by 10 points over Roy Moore: Poll

Democratic candidate Doug Jones leads Republican Roy Moore by 10 points in the Alabama Senate race.

December 11, 2017

Akayed Ullah identified as Port Authority bombing suspect

Akayed Ullah has been identified New York City police as the Port Authority bombing suspect

December 11, 2017

Barack Obama lends voice to robocall for Doug Jones in Alabama race: Report

Former President Barack Obama has jumped in to the Alabama special election with a robocall intended to reach African American voters, according to a CNN report out Monday.

December 11, 2017

Kellyanne Conway ‘surprised’ Democrats haven’t put many resources in Alabama

Kellyanne Conway said Monday that Democrats haven't put much effort into the Alabama Senate race despite the national attention the race has attracted.

December 11, 2017

NYPD responding to reports of an explosion — possible pipe bomb —near Port Authority Bus Terminal

The New York City police took a suspected pipe bomber into custody Monday after an explosion hit midtown Manhattan in what the mayor described as "an attempted terrorist attack."

December 11, 2017

Donald Trump robocall released in support of Roy Moore

President Trump recorded a robocall in support of GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore, released Sunday, just days ahead of this week's special election in Alabama.

December 11, 2017

Gun profits dropping as fear-motivated buying decreases: Report

Gun store owners say they're seeing a drop in sales as a result of bargain hunting and President Trump's pro-Second Amendment support, Bloomberg reported.

December 8, 2017

Roy Moore accuser alters story, admits to adding to yearbook signing

One of the women accusing Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore of sexual misconduct when he was a prosecutor and she was a teen admitted to fabricating part of the evidence she's provided to back her story, Fox News reported Friday.

December 8, 2017

Amy Klobuchar explains why she did not join female colleagues in calling on Al Franken to resign

Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Friday that she did not come out against Sen. Al Franken out of professional courtesy as his fellow Minnesota representative.

December 8, 2017

Doug Jones on controversial racial mailer aimed at Roy Moore: ‘It speaks for itself’

Democratic Senate candidate Doug Jones said Friday that he could've used different language in his controversial mailer highlighting racial issues in GOP rival Roy Moore's allegations.

December 8, 2017

Donald Trump doubles down on endorsement of Roy Moore

President Trump on Friday doubled down on his endorsement of GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore, just four days before the special election in Alabama.

December 8, 2017

Tim Scott says retirement withdrawal not a likely revenue source

Sen. Tim Scott said Friday the conference on the House and Senate tax plans are both looking for ways to increase revenue.

December 8, 2017

Donald Trump, campaign aides got email with WikiLeaks encryption key for documents: Report

President Trump and others in his campaign operation received an email with the encryption key and website address for WikiLeaks documents, according to a CNN exclusive report Friday.

December 8, 2017

John Thune: People can calculate their own tax savings based on Republican plan

Sen. John Thune said Friday that people can do the math on the tax bill to find out what they'll save under the Republican plan.

December 8, 2017

Chokwe Antar Lumumba to skip civil rights museum opening because of Donald Trump

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said Friday he is among the lawmakers who will skip the opening of a civil rights museum because of President Trump's attendance.

December 8, 2017