Rubio says U.S. strike on Iranian general "had to happen"
Rubio told "Face the Nation" that the strike that killed Qassem Soleimani was necessary to protect American lives.
Wisconsin law firm asks court to punish agency for delaying voter purge
Three Wisconsin voters and a conservative law firm want a state court to fine the Wisconsin Elections Commission and five of its commissioners $2,000 per day each until it removes 234,000 voters from state rolls.
Defense chief warns Iran-backed militias could launch more attacks
Esper said Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq could be planning more attacks following the assault this week on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Trump campaign hauls in $46 million in fourth quarter
President Trump's reelection campaign raked in $46 million in the final quarter of 2019, far outpacing Democratic competitors Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg.
Pompeo postpones trip to Ukraine after attack on U.S. embassy in Iraq
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo postponed a five-country trip scheduled to start Friday following an attack on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad by pro-Iran protesters.
John Roberts praises judges' efforts in age of "false information"
Chief Justice John Roberts highlighted the importance of an independent federal judiciary and credited judges with promoting civic education in his annual year-end report.
Corey Lewandowski says he won't seek Senate seat after all
Corey Lewandowski, President Trump's former campaign manager, announced he will not run for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire, following months of speculation about his plans.
Trump says he will sign "Phase One" trade deal with China on January 15
The president announced he will sign a "very large and comprehensive" phase one trade deal with China on January 15 and travel to Beijing "at a later date."
Indicted Giuliani associate wants to turn over records to House
Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani who was indicted in October, is asking a court for permission to turn over materials from his home and iPhone.
Sanders given clean bill of health months after heart attack
Sanders' primary physician said the senator is in "good health" and two cardiologists said he is fit for the presidency.
Pompeo to visit Ukraine as Senate prepares for impeachment trial
The secretary of state will travel to Kiev, Ukraine, on Friday as part of a five-country swing.
Vaping industry targets Trump with ad opposing flavored e-cig ban
The Vapor Technology Association launched an ad campaign in West Palm Beach pushing Trump to abandon efforts to outlaw flavored e-cigarettes.
GOP senator says Trump isn't a role model for young people
Republican Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma said he doesn't believe President Trump "as a person is a role model" for many young people.
Ivanka Trump says White House willing to work with Dems on paid leave
White House senior adviser Ivanka Trump said legislation providing paid leave to Americans "definitely could be" led by Democrats.
Two U.S. senators banned from visiting Philippines
Senators Dick Durbin and Patrick Leahy are banned from visiting the Philippines over a provision included in a government spending measure.