Conyers stepping aside as House Judiciary Committee head amid harassment allegations, probe

Michigan Rep. John Conyers, under investigation over allegations he sexually harassed female staff members, said Sunday he will step aside as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee while fiercely denying he acted inappropriately during his long tenure in Congress.

Trump and Time magazine dispute Person of the Year plans

President Donald Trump says he's not playing ball with Time magazine as it decides its Person of the Year. The magazine counters that Trump has it all wrong.

Ivanka Trump: Malia Obama should be 'off limits' to media

Ivanka Trump is condemning recent tabloid coverage of President Barack Obama's eldest daughter Malia, saying the college student deserves privacy and ought to be "OFF limits."

Trump credits troops, and himself, for military advances

President Donald Trump thanked U.S. troops for their service on Thursday, assuring them "we're really winning" against America's foes as he celebrated Thanksgiving at his private club in Florida and provided lunch for Coast Guard men and women on duty for the holiday.

Judge declares mistrial in Sen. Menendez trial

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -   Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial has ended in a mistrial after the jury said it was hopelessly deadlocked on the charges against the Democrat and his co-defendant.

Meghan McCain marries Ben Domenech in Arizona ceremony

SEDONA, Ariz. (AP) - Meghan McCain has married fellow conservative commentator Ben Domenech at her family's ranch in Arizona. McCain's father, Sen. John McCain, announced the wedding early Wednesday, tweeting : "Yesterday I was deeply blessed to give away my little girl at a ceremony with family & friends in #Arizona."

Rep. John Conyers confirms harassment settlement; ethics probe opens

Longtime Michigan Rep. John Conyers on Tuesday denied settling a complaint in 2015 from a woman who alleged she was fired from his Washington staff because she rejected his sexual advances.

Va. school chairman: Students 'not required' to stand for pledge, calls Trump 'bonafide idiot'

A Virginia school board chairman is getting attention on social media for his comments on President Donald Trump and standing for the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem

Haitians relieved to stay in US for now, upset status to end

The Trump administration said it is ending a temporary residency permit program that has allowed almost 60,000 citizens from Haiti to live and work in the United States since a powerful earthquake shook the Caribbean nation in 2010.

US declares North Korea a terror sponsor; new sanctions expected

President Donald Trump announced Monday the U.S. is putting North Korea's "murderous regime" on America's terrorism blacklist, despite questions about Pyongyang's support for international attacks beyond the assassination of its leader's half brother in February.

2nd woman accuses Sen. Al Franken of improper conduct

A second woman has accused Minnesota Sen. Al Franken of improper conduct, saying he put his hand on her bottom as they posed for a picture at the Minnesota State Fair in 2010 — after he had begun his career in the Senate.

Former Franken female staffers: 'He treated us with the utmost respect'

Former female staffers for Sen. Al Franken are responding to the sexual assault allegations made against senator by KABC radio host Leeann Tweeden. In a signed statement, eight former staffers said during Franken treated them with the "utmost respect" and was a "champion for women," during their time working for him. 

GOP braces for extended clash in Alabama; more allegations against Roy Moore surface

With President Donald Trump standing on the sidelines, Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore and his allies on the ground in Alabama are bracing for an extended conflict -- not with Democrats, but with their own party in Washington.

Companies face backlash after pulling ads from 'Hannity'

When it comes to politics, some companies are learning the hard way that planning ahead is the way to go.

Los Angeles radio anchor says Sen. Al Franken groped, kissed her without consent

Minnesota Sen. Al Franken apologized Thursday after a Los Angeles radio anchor accused him of forcibly kissing her during a 2006 USO tour and of posing for a photo with his hands on her breasts as she slept.

Biden won't rule out 2020 run against Trump

Former Vice President Joe Biden said he is uncertain about a run for president in 2020, but indicated he's looking for fresh blood to lead the Democratic Party back to the White House.

Sen. Al Franken responds to Leeann Tweeden sexual assault allegations

U.S. Sen. Al Franken has apologized and pledged to cooperate with an ethics investigation following allegations from KABC radio host Leeann Tweeden that Franken kissed and groped her without consent during a 2006 USO Tour.