Bank CEO Charged with Bribing Manafort to Obtain Position in Trump Administration
Federal authorities unsealed the indictment of a Chicago bank executive charged with bribing Paul Manafort for a position in Trump's administration.
Bernie Sanders: ‘It May Well Be Time for an Impeachment Inquiry to Begin’
Sanders acknowledged Trump would relish a fight, but said Democrats may be forced to pursue that option if the White House continues to stonewall oversight efforts.
Arizona Republicans Advance Bill to Reduce Abortions By Funding Crisis Pregnancy Centers
The bill passed the appropriations committee in both chambers of the legislature along party lines and will now move to the floor for a full vote.
UN Report: Female A.I. Voices Encourage Harmful Gender Stereotypes
A.I.-based virtual assistants with female voices reinforce sexist gender stereotypes, according to a new United Nations report.
Tim Ryan Says U.S. Must ‘Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment’
Tim Ryan said Wednesday that he supports scrapping the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funding for abortion with a few exceptions.
Trump Storms Out of Infrastructure Talks with Dems after Pelosi Comments
Trump stormed out of infrastructure talks with Democratic congressional leaders, railing against Nancy Pelosi's claim that he is "engaged in a cover-up."
Dem. Rep. Accuses DHS Secretary of Choosing to Let Migrant Kids Die: ‘This Is Intentional’
Representative Lauren Underwood (D., Ill.) on Wednesday accused the acting Department of Homeland Security secretary of intentionally implementing border-security policies that would lead to the deaths of migrant children.
Pelosi Claims Trump ‘Is Engaged in a Cover Up’
Pelosi stopped short of endorsing impeachment but accused the president of “engaging in a cover up.”
Booker Vows to Create ‘Office of Reproductive Freedom’ If Elected
The office would coordinate with officials from multiple agencies to ensure access to abortion, contraception, paid family leave and pregnancy care.
Washington Becomes First State to Legalize Human Composting
Washington governor and 2020 presidential candidate Jay Inslee on Tuesday signed the nation's first human composting bill into law.