Fox abruptly cuts off impeachment manager during testimony

By DAVID BAUDERFebruary 11, 2021 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel cut off an impeachment manager in mid-sentence Wednesday as he was presenting dramatic video footage of the mob attacking the U.S. Capitol last month and...

Democrat Eric Swalwell wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 15th Congressional District

November 4, 2020 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Eric Swalwell wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 15th Congressional District.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

November 23, 2019 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

November 9, 2019 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

ABC's "This Week" — Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Reps. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., and Mac Thornberry,...

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

October 26, 2019 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

ABC's "This Week" — Reps. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Will Hurd, R-Texas

US envoy says Giuliani was given role on Ukraine policy

By ERIC TUCKER and MARY CLARE JALONICKOctober 18, 2019 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to the European Union told House impeachment investigators Thursday that President Donald Trump instructed him and other envoys to work with his personal...

Democratic federal lawmakers seek journalist protection act

October 15, 2019 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal says he and fellow lawmakers want to impose criminal penalties against those who threaten or attack journalists doing their...

California developer guilty of illegally funding congressman

October 9, 2019 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A San Francisco Bay developer has been convicted of making $38,000 in illegal campaign contributions to a California congressman.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announces run for 3rd term

By RACHEL LA CORTEAugust 22, 2019 GMT

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who has ended his climate change-focused 2020 presidential bid, announced Thursday that he'll seek a third term as governor.

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Bullock to take part in Democratic presidential debate

July 17, 2019 GMT

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock says he's excited to be taking part in the next Democratic presidential debates.

The 20-candidate field was finalized Wednesday for the...

Who’s in, who’s out: Meet the Dems running for president

By The Associated PressJuly 9, 2019 GMT

Tom Steyer ruled out a 2020 presidential bid earlier this year. Now he's changed his mind.

The billionaire investor and activist announced Tuesday that he would join the crowded Democratic...

US Rep. Swalwell ends presidential bid, will seek reelection

By ELANA SCHORJuly 8, 2019 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Eric Swalwell on Monday became the first candidate in the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential primary to exit the campaign, saying he would run for reelection to his...

Who’s in, who’s out: Meet the Dems running for president

By The Associated PressJuly 8, 2019 GMT

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California on Monday became the first Democrat to exit the 2020 presidential race.

The four-term congressman's White House effort never progressed significantly with...

The Latest: NBC announces 1st 2020 Democratic debate lineups

June 14, 2019 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Democrats' first 2020 presidential debates later this month (all times local):

12:45 p.m.

NBC has announced how it will divvy up the 20 Democratic...

Swalwell says in Las Vegas he’d support licensing gun owners

By MICHELLE L. PRICEJune 12, 2019 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Eric Swalwell said Wednesday that he would support laws in every state requiring gun owners to be licensed and wants to explore requiring gun...

The Latest: Swalwell supports state gun licensing laws

June 12, 2019 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on a visit to Nevada by presidential candidate Eric Swalwell (all times local):

2:25 p.m.

Democratic presidential candidate Eric Swalwell says he would...

Man pleads guilty to threatening Congress members over phone

June 11, 2019 GMT

TAMARAC, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has pleaded guilty to leaving threatening rants about gun control, illegal immigration, homosexuals, black people and Muslims for three Democratic members of...

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

May 24, 2019 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

ABC's "This Week" — Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind.; Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo.; Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

May 3, 2019 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

ABC's "This Week" — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo; Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.

Man charged with threatening Congress members over phone

April 19, 2019 GMT

TAMARAC, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man unleashed threatening rants over the phone against three Democratic members of Congress, as he raged against gun control, illegal immigration, homosexuals, black...

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

April 14, 2019 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

ABC's "This Week" — Sarah Sanders, White House press secretary; Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Homeland Security Committee...

California Rep. Swalwell joins Democratic presidential race

April 8, 2019 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — California Rep. Eric Swalwell is officially in the running for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

Swalwell made the announcement during a taping Monday of CBS'...

A state Senate race in Iowa is drawing presidential hopefuls

By ALEXANDRA JAFFEMarch 12, 2019 GMT

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — A month ago, Eric Giddens was just a member of the Cedar Falls school board thinking about maybe, someday, running for higher office.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

March 9, 2019 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

ABC's "This Week" — White House national security adviser John Bolton.

Indiana mayor to decide on political plan by year’s end

November 30, 2018 GMT

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana mayor who has been selected to speak at an Iowa political event alongside potential 2020 presidential candidates said he won't reveal his political plans until the end of the year.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

August 25, 2018 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

August 24, 2018 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

July 27, 2018 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

ABC's "This Week" — Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla.; Reps. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., and Steve Stivers, R-Ohio.

Nevada man accused of threatening CA Congress members

April 12, 2018 GMT

TONOPAH, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada man faces criminal charges after allegedly telephoning threats to the offices of two California Congress members.

The Pahrump Valley Times first reported Wednesday that Thomas Shea of Tonopah was arrested March 20 on suspicion of two counts of intimidating a public officer.

Nye County spokesman Arnold Knightly said Thursday Shea formally was charged March 26 with two counts of making a threatening call, a misdemeanor.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

February 2, 2018 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

ABC's "This Week" — Reps. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Will Hurd, R-Texas

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

July 8, 2017 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

ABC's "This Week" — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin; Walter Shaub Jr., outgoing director of the Office of Government Ethics; Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas; Reps. Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Eric Swalwell, D-Calif.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

July 8, 2017 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

ABC's "This Week" — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin; Walter Shaub Jr., outgoing director of the Office of Government Ethics; Reps. Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Eric Swalwell, D-Calif.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

July 8, 2017 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

ABC's "This Week" — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin; Walter Shaub Jr., outgoing director of the Office of Government Ethics; Reps. Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Eric Swalwell, D-Calif.

California reps ‘horrified’ by baseball practice shooting

June 14, 2017 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Several California Democrats were practicing for the annual Congressional Baseball Game when they learned that a gunman opened fire at the Republican team's separate practice in Alexandria, Virginia, wounding high-ranking Steve Scalise of Louisiana and several other people.

The Democrats expressed horror and solidarity with GOP colleagues in social media postings after the Wednesday morning attack.

AP FACT CHECK: Pelosi lacks facts to back up Trump criticism

By MATTHEW LEE and CALVIN WOODWARDFebruary 4, 2017 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats didn't wait to assemble the facts before they accused President Donald Trump of rewarding "thugs" in the Russian intelligence service by lifting certain sanctions. The facts don't support them.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump vs. Pelosi on Russia sanctions

By MATTHEW LEE and CALVIN WOODWARDFebruary 3, 2017 GMT

Pelosi broadens leadership team in fight to retain post

November 26, 2016 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi moved Friday to broaden her leadership team by naming three junior lawmakers to chair the party's messaging arm.

Pelosi also named two-term California colleague Eric Swalwell to co-chair the panel responsible for making committee assignments.

The announcement comes days before a leadership election in which Pelosi is being challenged by Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan for the party post she has held since 2002.