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Bloomberg Apologizes for “Stop-and-Frisk” Ahead of Possible 2020 Run

The unusual apology suggests the former New York City mayor is getting ready to formally announce that he will join the presidential race.

Democratic Governor in Louisiana Wins Reelection, Deals Huge Blow to Trump

It marked the second defeat for the president at the ballot box this month after Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin lost reelection.

New Poll Shows Pete Buttigieg Surging to First Place in Iowa

Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders are in a virtual tie for second place, according to the CNN/Des Moines Register poll.

Report: Trump Went to Hospital for Unscheduled Medical Exam

The White House says the president spontaneously decided to get started on his routine annual physical three months early.

President Trump Must Immediately Pardon General Frances X. Hummel

If General Hummel was guilty of anything, it was excess patriotism, plus stealing chemical weapons.

George Conway Reportedly Tells People His Wife Is in a “Cult”

Jared Kushner is apparently trying to get Donald Trump to fire Kellyanne Conway to neutralize George Conway's attacks.

Trump Thinks Homelessness Is a Scourge. His Administration Just Ousted the Official in Charge of Addressing It.

Matthew Doherty, the head of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, said he was forced out on Thursday.

Fox Business Host Calls Trump a “Big Dumb Baby” for Attack on Yovanovitch

Fox News host Bret Baier said Trump's tweet meant he was "adding an article of impeachment real-time."

Obama Warns Democratic Candidates Not to Go Too Far Left: “Be Rooted in Reality”

The former president said the American voter is not really interested in extremes.

Aide Confirms Trump Asked About Ukraine Investigation, Delivering Blow to GOP Defense

The testimony by David Holmes appears to contradict what Gordon Sondland told lawmakers on several key points.