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Trump to make state visit to the United Kingdom in June

The president and first lady Melania Trump last visited the UK in July.

23/04/2019

USA

Kamala Harris says House should begin impeachment process of Trump

"So we have to be realistic about what might be the end result, but that doesn't mean the process should not take hold," Harris said.

23/04/2019

USA

Rivals are scrambling to dig up dirt on Pete Buttigieg

Buttigieg was on nobody's radar as a serious presidential contender until a few weeks ago. Now his competitors are scrambling to find vulnerabilities.

23/04/2019

USA

Nadler subpoenas former White House counsel McGahn after Mueller report

The Judiciary Committee chairman said the lawyer "is a critical witness to many of the alleged instances of obstruction of justice..."

22/04/2019

USA

Pelosi says Dems will 'uncover the truth,' holding call on next steps after Mueller report

"Whether currently indictable or not," Trump "engaged in highly unethical and unscrupulous behavior which does not bring honor to the office he holds," Pelosi said.

22/04/2019

USA

Herman Cain withdraws himself from consideration for Federal Reserve Board, Trump says

Trump tweeted Monday that he would respect Cain's wishes and not nominate him for the position.

22/04/2019

USA

Trump says he's 'not even a little bit' concerned about being impeached

The president spoke as talk of removing him has heated up among Democrats in the wake of the Mueller report.

22/04/2019

USA

Trump administration moves to cut off Iranian oil exports

The move is designed to deprive Iran of crucial revenue, U.S. officials say, but it risks driving up gasoline prices and alienating allies.

22/04/2019

USA

Supreme Court to rule whether civil right law bans discrimination against LGBTQ employees

The Supreme Court said Monday it will decide whether existing civil rights laws ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, a question that has divided the nation's lower courts.

22/04/2019

USA

Trump Organization sues House Oversight chairman over subpoena for Trump's finances

"We will not allow congressional presidential harassment to go unanswered," Jay Sekulow, one of Trump's personal lawyers, said in a statement.

22/04/2019

USA

Supreme Court to decide if 2020 census can ask about citizenship

18 states, several of the nation's largest cities, and immigrant rights groups say the question would make immigrants reluctant to respond to census takers.

22/04/2019

USA

The Mueller report makes a damning case about Trump's dishonesty

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

22/04/2019

USA

Warren's plan to wipe out student debt (and how she'd pay for it)

Many in the Democratic presidential field have already signed onto plans for free public college.

22/04/2019

USA

Rep. Seth Moulton is latest Democrat to enter 2020 field

The decorated Marine veteran hopes to stand out by focusing on national security and foreign policy.

22/04/2019

USA

Beyond the Green New Deal: Another climate cause is dividing Democrats

Some presidential contenders are joining the "Keep it in the ground" movement to ban mining, drilling and fracking. Others say that's going too far.

22/04/2019

USA

In online ad, Howard Schultz says 'majority of Americans are Americans'

The internet took aim at the possible 2020 presidential candidate over the Facebook ad.

21/04/2019

USA

Democrats say Trump impeachment proceedings 'possibly coming' after Mueller report

On Sunday, Rep. Elijah Cummings, among other lawmakers, sounded open to the possibility of bringing impeachment proceedings against the president.

21/04/2019

USA

Mueller investigated whether Trump attended a 2016 chess championship with Russians

"I do not remember having been asked to attend the World Chess Championship gala, and I did not attend the event," Trump wrote in response to Mueller.

21/04/2019

USA

Crowded field complicates 2020 polling

Trump wasn't even in the race at this point in the 2016 cycle. That should serve as a point of caution for anyone making predictions about 2020.

21/04/2019

USA

On impeachment, Warren just stole the show from her dodging Democratic rivals

Analysis: The Massachusetts senator's forceful call to begin the process of removing Trump set her apart from the crowded primary field.

20/04/2019