Fauci says U.S. virus deaths may be 60,000, half of projections
U.S. fatalities from COVID-19 may be as low as 60,000 — far fewer than earlier projections — because of safety measures such as social distancing,...
Former Trump aide Hope Hicks to return to White House as adviser
Former White House aide Hope Hicks is returning as a senior adviser to President Donald Trump, reuniting him with one of his closest confidants as...
Trump’s Russia Nominee Affirms Giuliani Helped Oust an Envoy
Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Russia confirmed the assertion from a former diplomat in Ukraine that she was removed after concerted pressure by...
Trump plans to nominate Herman Cain for Federal Reserve Board
The choice of Cain would mark the second nomination to elevate a Trump ally with deep roots in conservative politics to the Fed’s main policy-making...
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst says she was raped in college, abused by ex-husband
Joni Ernst is the fourth-highest-ranking Republican in the Senate and one of the most powerful women in the country. She's also an ally of President...
Trump-Pelosi feud clouds prospects for breakthrough on shutdown
President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are engaged in the bitter opposite of negotiations over the partial government shutdown, now in its 28th...
Trump struggles to fill toughest job in Washington: His chief
The man considered the frontrunner for the job has dropped out of consideration. Here's a look at what's considered the short list now.
Sessions is safe — at least until November elections, Trump says
The president's comments Thursday were in keeping with the predictions of some key Republicans in Congress, who are now saying they expect Trump to oust...