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Trump Celebrates Return Of American Pastor Who Was Held In Turkey For Terrorism

American pastor Andrew Brunson met with President Trump at the White House on Saturday, the day after he was released from Turkish custody.

Oct 13, 2018

SMU Professor On O'Rourke: 'He's Going To Have To Rethink His Advertising Campaign'

Political science professor Cal Jillson said Friday, Rep. Beto O'Rourke must sharpen his advertising against Sen. Ted Cruz and stop playing Mr. Nice-Guy.

Oct 12, 2018

O'Rourke Raises $38.1M, Triples Cruz Despite Sagging Polls

O'Rourke announced Friday that the funding came from more than 800,000 donors.

Oct 12, 2018

O'Rourke Downplays Poll That Shows Him Still Behind Cruz By 9 Points

The pollster suggested Beto O'Rourke has stalled and hit a wall in Texas.

Oct 11, 2018

Dallas County Commissioner Compares President Trump To Adolf Hitler In Flier

John Wiley Price sent out the mailer to try to get his constituents to vote for Democrats.

Oct 11, 2018

New Poll: Ted Cruz Leads Beto O'Rourke By 9 Points In Senate Race

A new poll released by Quinnipiac University shows Democratic Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke trailing Texas Sen. Ted Cruz by nine points.

Oct 11, 2018

Melania Trump Says She's One Of The 'Most Bullied' People In The World

"I could say that I'm the most bullied person on [sic] the world," the first lady said. "One of them -- if you really see what people are saying about me."

Oct 11, 2018

Anthony Weiner To Be Released From Prison Early

Former New York Democratic congressman Anthony Weiner is scheduled to be released from prison three months early.

Oct 9, 2018

Nikki Haley Resigns As UN Ambassador, To Leave At End Of The Year

U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is leaving the administration at the end of the year, she and President Donald Trump announced Tuesday.

Oct 9, 2018

Former Trump Aide, SMU Alum Hope Hicks To Work At Fox Company

President Trump's former communications chief Hope Hicks is taking on a similar role at the new Fox company.

Oct 8, 2018

Over 150 Arrested During Anti-Kavanaugh Protests In Washington

Demonstrations for and against Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court were held in Washington, D.C., and across the country on Saturday.

Oct 6, 2018

Kavanaugh Sworn In As 114th Supreme Court Justice

Brett Kavanaugh has taken the oaths of office to become the 114th Supreme Court justice, just a couple of hours after the Senate voted 50-48 to confirm him.

Oct 6, 2018

Senate Votes To Advance Brett Kavanuagh's Supreme Court Nomination

A deeply divided Senate pushed Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination past a key procedural hurdle Friday, setting up a likely final showdown this weekend.

Oct 5, 2018

Kavanaugh Says He 'Might Have Been Too Emotional' At Hearing

In an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh acknowledged Thursday he "might have been too emotional" when testifying about sexual misconduct allegations.