Warren’s top surrogate is big on social media and has 4 legs

He shared the stage at Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign launch. He’s featured in her online fundraising pitches and stars on her social media accounts. He even has his own selfie lines at organizing events. Bailey, Warren’s fluffy, cheerful golden retriever, has emerged as the senator’s top surrogate and a phenomenon in his own right. Many…

William Weld announces challenge to Trump in GOP primary

BOSTON — Former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld is officially challenging President Donald Trump in the 2020 Republican primary. “I’m running for president of the United States,” Weld said Monday during an appearance on CNN. “I would be ashamed of myself if I didn’t raise my hand and run.” Weld, 73, most recently ran as the…

WTO Says U.S. Can Hit EU With $7.5 Billion In Tariffs Over Airbus Subsidies

The World Trade Organization says the United States can impose tariffs on up to $7.5 billion worth of goods from the European Union as retaliation for illegal subsidies to Airbus — a record award from the trade body. Updated at 3:22 p.m. ET The World Trade Organization says the U.S. can move forward with plans…

One of the GOP’s brightest female stars is dogged by Trump in 2020

ADEL, Iowa — Joni Ernst had barely kicked off a town hall one recent morning when the barrage of complaints about Donald Trump began. One after another, constituents grilled the first-term Republican senator about the president — his attacks on John McCain, his emergency declaration at the border and why Ernst hasn’t stood up to…

New York Set To Join Michigan In Banning Some Electronic Cigarettes

A man exhales while smoking an e-cigarette. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state will issue an emergency regulation banning certain flavored products amid a health scare linked to vaping. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday he will push for a ban on some electronic cigarettes amid a health scare linked to vaping…

Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry Into President Trump

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump Tuesday on Capitol Hill. Updated at 7:48 p.m. ET After months of expressing caution on a push for impeachment, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi launched a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump Tuesday. “The president must be held accountable,” Pelosi said. “No one is…