Lieberman book details help he received from GOP in 2006
October 18, 2021 GMTHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut details in a new book how aid from top Republicans — including strategist Karl Rove — helped him win reelection against a more left-leaning Democrat and a Republican.
One building, two worlds: Bridging stubborn gap in Congress
June 24, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Lieberman was back on Capitol Hill on Tuesday testifying in support of the Democratic push for Washington, D.C., statehood. Then he met privately with Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of the many Republicans who fiercely oppose such a move.
The new ‘three amigos’ riding into Trump impeachment inquiry
December 1, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The “three amigos” used to stand for one thing in Washington — the pack of globe-trotting senators led by John McCain who brought American idealism to the world’s trouble spots...
Lieberman’s son first Democrat vying for Isakson Senate seat
October 3, 2019 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The son of former U.S. senator and vice presidential candidate Joe Lieberman is the first Democrat to enter the race to replace retiring Republican Sen...
Cybersecurity ‘Paul Revere’ touts adversarial model
October 21, 2018 GMTBURLINGTON, Mass. (AP) — Chris Wysopal and his Boston hacker collective pals from the L0pht sounded the alarm on the sad state of software vulnerability in a now-legendary 1998 appearance before Congress...
Griebel, Lamont, Stefanowski debate the issues; few policy details emerge
September 27, 2018 GMTMANSFIELD — Unaffiliated candidate Oz Griebel finally got his chance to change the conversation around the governors race.
In a debate Wednesday at the University of Connecticut, Griebel, who was barred from the first two debates between Republican Bob Stefanowski and Democrat Ned Lamont because of low polling numbers, shared a stage with the two major party candidates in front of an audience made up, primarily, of millennials.
McCain gets visits from friends, family after surgery
May 5, 2018 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A frail Sen. John McCain has been receiving a stream of visitors and good wishes at his Arizona ranch as he confronts the aftermath of brain cancer treatment and surgery...
Lamont reprises his candidacy for governor
January 17, 2018 GMTNed Lamont, the progressive crusader who gave Joe Lieberman a re-election scare and fell to Dannel P. Malloy in the 2010 Democratic gubernatorial primary, entered the race for the state’s top office Wednesday.
Editorial: In search of thereal Joe Lieberman
May 21, 2017 GMTThe real Joe Lieberman may get another chance to stand up.
But who is that exactly?
As Lieberman re-emerged from political exile last week as a credible candidate for FBI director, characterizations of him in media both social and professional were divided.
Editorial: Say it ain’t so, Joe
May 20, 2017 GMTSo the latest trial balloon from the White House is that former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman tops the list of contenders to be the new director of the FBI.
Now Lieberman is nothing short of beloved — a man of impeccable ethics and integrity, a man deeply rooted in the values of his faith.
10 Things to Know for Today
May 19, 2017 GMTYour daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. WHO TRUMP COULD NAME AS FBI CHIEF
Trump says he’s ‘very close’ to naming a new FBI director
May 19, 2017 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is "very close" to naming a new FBI director to replace the one he fired more than a week ago and that former Connecticut Sen...
Trump interviews 4 candidates to post of FBI director
May 18, 2017 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday interviewed four potential candidates to lead the FBI, including former Connecticut Sen...
D.C. Buzz: Lieberman under consideration for FBI chief
May 18, 2017 GMTFormer Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman was among four candidates interviewed by President Trump for the front-office vacancy over at the FBI.
The president was scheduled to meet with Lieberman and three others — acting FBI director Andrew McCabe, former Oklahoma Gov.