The Washington Post said the president has “gotten involved” with an interest “he often does not exhibit for other administration priorities.”
Author: William Cummings, USA TODAY
Swedish prosecutors to announce decision on re-opening Julian Assange rape case
Deputy chief prosecutor Eva-Marie Persson will hold a news conference in Stockholm on Monday to announce the decision about the rape investigation.
Trump not the first president whose politics made athletes reconsider White House visit
Sports stars also balked at White House meetings with Obama and Clinton, but Trump is first to disinvite entire teams.
Los Angeles renames Rodeo Rd. for former President Barack Obama
“What a proud day for L.A.!” Mayor Eric Garcetti said about the road being named for “one of the greatest presidents that this nation has ever seen.”
‘You can have the election stolen from you,’ Hillary Clinton warns 2020 Democrats
“You can run the best campaign, you can even become the nominee, and you can have the election stolen from you,” Hillary Clinton said Saturday.
Charges dropped in alleged assault of Kellyanne Conway at DC-area Mexican restaurant
The woman allegedly grabbed Conway from behind and shook her by the shoulders while yelling “Shame on you!” police said.
Kamala Harris releases 15 years of taxes, reveals $2 million income; Sanders to release his Monday
Harris’ campaign said the release of her tax returns “is a stark contrast with President Trump who refuses to release his tax returns.”
Trump ‘likes the idea’ of sending migrants to sanctuary cities, spokeswoman says
The White House had said the plan was rejected, but Sanders said Trump “likes the idea” and officials are looking to “make it possible.”
Candace Owens says Democrats’ hate crimes concerns are just ‘2020 election strategy’
A livestream of the hearing on white nationalism was shut downbecause of a barrage of what YouTube called “hateful comments.”
New York Democrat Max Rose derides ‘socialist’ Green New Deal, welcomes AOC challenge
Rep. Max Rose said while “urgent and bold action”needs to be taken to stop climate change, “socialist” policies don’t need to be part of that response.