Kevin McAleenan out as acting Homeland Security chief

The acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is exiting, President Donald Trump tweeted Friday evening. "Kevin McAleenan has done an outstanding job as Acting Secretary of Homeland Security," Trump said on Twitter.…

Trump announces phase one trade deal with China

President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. and China had reached a “substantial phase one deal” on trade that will eliminate a tariff hike that had been planned for next week. Trump announced the…

Judge rules Trump violated the law on wall…

WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he used his declaration of a national emergency to get millions for building a wall on the southern border. The…

Trump admin sending thousands more troops to Saudi…

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said Friday it is sending more troops, fighter jets and missile defense weaponry to Saudi Arabia to help bolster the kingdom’s defenses after a September attack on its oil facilities.…

Warren was asked about faith and gay marriage.…

It apparently wasn’t something she planned for, but Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s quip in response to a question about faith and same-sex marriage at a CNN presidential candidates' forum on LGBTQ issues Thursday earned her plaudits…

Trump loses appeal over House subpoena for financial…

The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has affirmed a lower court’s ruling rejecting President Donald Trump's challenge to a subpoena from House Democrats seeking the president’s tax returns. The House…