The President Plans Big Announcement on Saturday on Shutdown, Border

LISA MASCARO, ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and CATHERINE LUCEY / The Associated Press Jan 18, 2019 The move—on Day 28 of the closure—is Trump's first major overture since Jan. 8. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Sen. Graham: Trump Slowing Down Troop Pullout From Syria

ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Dec 31, 2018 "I think we're in a pause situation," the South Carolina Republican says outside the White House after lunch with the president. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Outgoing Chief of Staff Kelly: Trump Backed Away From Wall Months Ago

ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Dec 30, 2018 It is the starkest admission yet by the president's inner circle that his signature campaign pledge would not be fulfilled. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump: Mattis Out as of Jan. 1; Deputy Will Be Acting Chief

LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated Press Dec 23, 2018 Patrick Shanahan will take over as acting secretary to cover the accelerated departure. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Saudi Arabia Is Finally Losing Support From Key GOP Senators

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Dec 5, 2018 Reactions to a briefing by CIA Director Gina Haspel suggest the crown prince will face consequences for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Senate Defies Trump, Showing Anger With Saudis for Khashoggi

MARY CLARE JALONICK and SUSANNAH GEORGE / The Associated Press Nov 28, 2018 In an unexpectedly tilted 63-37 vote, it moves forward with a bill calling for an end to U.S. military aid in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

America’s Sexual Politics Are Rapidly Regressing Before Our Very Eyes

Mike Farrell / Truthdig Oct 12, 2018 When historical abuses are not addressed and resolved, they take new forms. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Yale Classmate Recalls Kavanaugh as Frequent, Heavy Drinker

DARLENE SUPERVILLE and MICHAEL BALSAMO / The Associated Press Oct 1, 2018 As the FBI undertakes its investigation, another acquaintance accuses the Trump nominee of being untruthful during his Senate testimony. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

A Second Woman Accuses Kavanaugh of Sexual Misconduct

LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Sep 23, 2018 In reaction to the allegation—denied by the judge in a White House statement—Sen. Feinstein has demanded a postponement in the confirmation process. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Trump Holds Off on Firing Rosenstein. For Now.

JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Sep 23, 2018 The president polls advisers on what to do about his deputy attorney general after an explosive story breaks. More recommend containing the urge to dismiss him. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

High-Stakes Showdown With Kavanaugh, Accuser Set for Thursday

LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Sep 23, 2018 The issue of who will question Christine Blasey Ford during the hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee remains unresolved. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

President Ramps Up Attack on Jeff Sessions

CATHERINE LUCEY / The Associated Press Sep 3, 2018 In tweets, Donald Trump suggests that the Department of Justice put Republicans in midterm jeopardy with recent indictments of two GOP congressmen. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )