Trump Administration Selects Contractors For Border Wall Prototypes
It's a step toward launching the long-promised border wall with Mexico even as funds for the project remain uncertain.
National Security
Longtime Trump Lawyer Denies Allegations In Infamous Dossier
Michael Cohen offers a point-by-point response to the allegations in an explosive but unverified dossier alleging ties between the Trump camp and Russia.
4 Insights About Blackwater Founder Erik Prince
In a recent series of television interviews and op-eds, Prince has waged an active public campaign for his plan to reshape the war in Afghanistan.
11,000 U.S. Troops Are In Afghanistan, Thousands More Than Previously Acknowledged
A Pentagon spokesperson said the larger number comes from counting troops on temporary assignment, who were not previously included in the total. The change is intended to improve "transparency."
New Developments In Russia Investigation
Other news has taken the spotlight, but there have been many developments over the summer in the Russia investigation, including revelations from emails and subpoenas from Robert Mueller.
News Brief: Houston Update, Trump And Russia
We have the latest on the crisis in Houston caused by flooding. Also, President Trump has visited Texas, and we have the latest on the Russia investigation.
'All Options Are On The Table': Unease Reigns After North Korean Missile Test
Some people in Japan woke with unease to a text saying: "Seek shelter," while in South Korea, the response was defiant. In the U.S., President Trump said Pyongyang's message landed "loud and clear."
Lawyer Admits Trump Contacted Russia For Help With Building Project During Campaign
A lawyer for Donald Trump has acknowledged he reached out to Russian President Vladimir Putin's office to ask for help with a putative Trump Tower project in Moscow during the presidential campaign — but says nothing came of it. The concession gives new insight into the workings of Trump's business and the potential paths for special counsel Robert Mueller's investigations.
Trump Lawyer Emailed Senior Russian Aide About Real Estate Proposal
Michael Cohen acknowledged reaching out to Vladimir Putin's office to ask for help with a potential Trump Tower in Moscow, but says nothing came of it.
Navy Recovers Remains Of All 10 Missing Sailors Aboard USS John S. McCain
The sailors were killed in a collision between the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer and a commercial tanker last Monday local time in waters east of the Strait of Malacca and Singapore.