- Matt Bai
Trump, like Gorbachev, has lost faith in what his country stands for
President Trump doesn’t think our defense of democratic values really works for America anymore, and in this he has more in common with Vladimir Putin than he does with his own Cabinet or his military.
- David Knowles
Tulsi Gabbard apologizes, again, for past antigay views
A week after announcing her presidential candidacy, the representative from Hawaii releases a video apology.
Yahoo News VideoPHOTOS: Los Angeles teachers strike continues into 3rd day
No talks were publicly scheduled as the Los Angeles teachers' strike enters its third day. Some 30,000 Los Angeles teachers are on strike for higher pay, smaller class sizes and more staff. (Reuters)
- David Knowles
Mike Pence amends claim that 'ISIS has been defeated' following deadly attack on U.S. troops
The same day that ISIS fighters in Syria claimed responsibility for a deadly bomb attack, Vice President Mike Pence echoed the president's assessment that the group had been vanquished.
- Michael Walsh
Senators grill EPA nominee Wheeler over climate policies
The Democrats on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hammered former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler on Wednesday for his role in rolling back environmental protections at the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Nick Turse
Despite denials, documents reveal U.S. training UAE forces for combat in Yemen
When the Pentagon announced last November that it was ceasing aerial refueling of Saud-led coalition aircraft operating in Yemen, the move appeared to be a major step back from U.S. support for the war there. But newly obtained documents reveal that the United States has also been training coalition military personnel from the United Arab Emirates for the air war in Yemen.
- Dylan Stableford
Poll shows federal workers don't prefer a border wall to getting paid
The president has claimed repeatedly that many federal workers directly impacted by the partial U.S. government shutdown support his demand for a border wall. But a new poll of government employees shows that few actually do.
- Yahoo News Photo Staff
PHOTOS: Kenya's security forces kill gunmen in deadly Nairobi hotel attack
Militants stormed an upscale Nairobi hotel compound, killing at least 14 people and forcing hundreds of others to make terrifying escapes, the government said Wednesday.
Christopher WilsonSteve King faces increasing pressure to resign after 'white supremacy' remarks
Rep. Steve King’s base of support, including in his home state of Iowa, continues to erode after comments he made appearing to praise white supremacy were published in the New York Times. Des Moines is not located in King’s district.
- Michael Walsh
President or private citizen? Bloomberg mulls over where he’d have biggest impact on climate and gun control
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is pondering whether he will have a bigger impact on the country as a Democratic presidential candidate or a businessman and philanthropist. And he intends to decide soon.
- David Knowles
Kirsten Gillibrand joins growing Democratic presidential field with 'Late Show' announcement
The New York senator becomes the third woman to enter the 2020 presidential race.
Christopher WilsonWildfire warning: In shutdown, workers fall behind on prep for fire season
As the record-setting partial federal shutdown continues, forestry experts worry that furloughing thousands of government workers could exacerbate this year’s wildfire season. Lenya Quinn-Davidson, who serves as the area fire adviser for the University of California Cooperative Extension, told Yahoo News that right now workers who would normally be clearing out areas of potential fuel aren’t in the field, raising the risk of devastating fires later in the year. “We know if they are able to get those projects accomplished we see positive benefits during wildfires,” said Quinn-Davidson.
Yahoo News VideoPHOTOS: Deadly fuel price protests in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's police and military patrolled the streets of the capital, Harare, Tuesday as a helicopter fired tear gas at demonstrators blocking a road and burning tires on a second day of deadly protests after the government more than doubled the price of fuel in the economically shattered country. (AP)
- Yahoo News
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand moves toward launching 2020 presidential campaign
The New York Democrat announced her intentions on CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" ahead of a trip to Iowa this weekend.
- Michael Walsh
Barr signals support for ending marijuana legalization
William P. Barr, President Trump’s nominee for attorney general, told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he would support a law that prohibits recreational marijuana.
- Dylan Stableford
AG nominee Barr 'can conceive' of jailing journalists 'as a last resort'
President Trump’s nominee for attorney general was asked whether, if confirmed, his Justice Department would “jail journalists for doing their jobs.” He said he could envision that happening.
- Jerry Adler
Barr draws a line for Trump: ‘I will not be bullied’
President Trump's nominee for attorney general promises that he will abide by his sense of what is right and will not be susceptible to pressure from the president or from whatever quarter.
- Dylan Stableford
Barr pledges to allow Mueller to finish Russia report and to release 'as much as I can'
William Barr, President Trump’s nominee for attorney general, said Tuesday that he doesn’t believe Robert Mueller is involved in a “witch hunt” and, if confirmed, would pledge to allow the special counsel to complete the Russia investigation without interference.
- Hunter Walker and Luppe B. Luppen
Robert Mueller’s spokesman is a man of mystery
Peter Carr, spokesman for special counsel Robert Mueller, has made a virtue of saying nothing at all.
- Hunter Walker
Trump treats Clemson Tigers to 'great American' fast food shutdown feast
The president shells out for a fast food feast at the White House.
- David Knowles
Trump promises on coal, steel and China trade are all falling flat
The president receives a slew of bad economic news as the government shutdown drags into a new week.
- Kadia Tubman
2 years into the Trump era, the Women’s March weighs its future
Rifts have opened up in the Women's March movement, which is preparing an event in Washington, D.C., this Saturday. Some women who marched before are sitting it out or attending separate rallies unaffiliated with the national organization.
- Hunter Walker
Trump’s response to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calling him a 'racist': ‘Who cares?'
President Trump brushed off the characterization from the freshman congresswoman.
- Alexander Nazaryan
Chuck Grassley helped Trump redefine the judiciary. Now he will fend off demands to see president’s tax returns
The second oldest member of the Senate prides himself on his bipartisan achievements, but he has been one of President Trump’s most effective allies.
- Michael Walsh
Ted Cruz: Americans outside D.C. don't care about Russia investigation
Sen. Ted Cruz said Americans do not care much about special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe outside of Washington, D.C.
