Bloomberg’s $5 trillion tax plan would cut out Trump tax breaks
Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg has rolled out a tax plan that would raise $5 trillion over 10 years from the United States' wealthiest citizens, but would not impose a "wealth tax."
Obama urges Wisconsin Democrats not to be ‘bamboozled’
Former President Barack Obama on Friday accused Republicans of "shamelessly lying" about their records on healthcare and tax cuts during a rally for Democrats in Milwaukee.
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley seeks Secret Service protection
Feb. 5 (UPI) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has requested Secret Service protection as she faces an increasing number of threats to her...
Writer E. Jean Carroll sues Donald Trump for denials of sexual assault accusation
Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll sued President Donald Trump for defamation, stating his denials of her accusation that he sexually assaulted her more than 20 years ago damaged her reputation.
White House employee violated federal law with tweet, U.S. agency says
President Donald Trump's social media director violated federal law earlier this year when he advocated for the election defeat of a Republican congressman, a U.S. investigative agency has concluded.
Pete Buttigieg reveals list of McKinsey clients
South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday released a list of clients that he advised for while employed by elite management consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
GOP lawmaker seeks to remove Nadler as judiciary committee chairman
Rep. Lance Gooden introduced a resolution to remove Jerry Nadler as chairman of the House judiciary committee in order to cease ongoing impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.
Texas House impeaches AG Ken Paxton, removes him from office
May 27 (UPI) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has been subject to legal scrutiny for alleged abuse of office and other scandals for nearly...
Depth of Trump empire poses unprecedented conflicts of interest, experts say
While having a billionaire in the White House calling the shots for the domestic economy might have its advantages, a president who's so deeply rooted in the American corporate apparatus also raises its share of red flags, experts say.
Roy Cooper wins governorship of N.C. as Montana, Missouri see tight races
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper held onto his seat Tuesday, with multiple outlets calling the race in favor of the Democratic incumbent.
Pennsylvania court releases new voting map
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Monday released a congressional district map to replace one it ruled violated the state Constitution.
Tom Perez elected new DNC Chair in second round of voting
Tom Perez was elected as new chairman of the Democratic National Committee on Saturday in a contentious race. The former labor secretary beat out Keith Ellison, a congressman from Minnesota.
House panel passes bill to ban TikTok unless parent company sells app
March 7 (UPI) — Lawmakers are renewing a challenge to one of the world's most popular social media apps over national security concerns.
The House...
Iowa Democratic caucus results delayed after ‘reporting issue’
Results of the Iowa caucuses were delayed on Tuesday night after the Iowa Democratic Party reported "inconsistencies" in the reporting of results.