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Democratic presidential hopeful Tom Steyer campaigns in Nevada

Philanthropist and 2020 presidential candidate Tom Steyer campaigned with striking GM workers in Sparks on Friday, saying corporate control of government and politics must be reversed, and that President Trump should be removed from office.

 
Biden hits Trump on Ukraine call in Las Vegas speech

Former Vice President Joe Biden accused President Donald Trump Friday of using tax dollars to try to induce the president of Ukraine to conduct an investigation into Biden’s son, Hunter, for Trump’s own political gain.

If House impeaches Trump, Senate must have trial, says McConnell

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that if the House goes ahead and impeaches President Donald Trump, the Senate “has no choice” but to conduct a trial to determine whether the president is removed from office.

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US probe of vaping-related illnesses focuses on THC

Health officials say their investigation into a recent outbreak of severe vaping-related illnesses is increasingly focused on products that contain THC.

White House attorneys directed sealing of July 25 phone transcript

A senior administration official acknowledged that the rough transcript of President Donald Trump’s July 25 phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was moved to a highly classified system maintained by the National Security Council at the direction of attorneys.

N. Korea says US has done nothing to implement issues from summits

North Korea accused the United States on Friday of doing nothing to implement issues agreed on at summits between U.S. President Donald Trump and the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, but said it is placing hope in the U.S. president’s “wise option and bold decision.”

Nation’s immigration judges file 2 complaints about labor practices

The nation’s immigration judges are alleging unfair labor practices after the Justice Department included a blog post from an anti-immigration website in a morning briefing and challenged the judges’ right to be represented by a labor union.

2nd wave of global protests caps week focused on climate action

Inspired by teenager Greta Thunberg, students took to the streets across the globe Friday for a second wave of worldwide protests demanding swift action on climate change.

Pelosi concerned about Trump’s threats to whistleblower

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is voicing concern over President Donald Trump’s comments that suggested retaliation against people who helped an intelligence whistleblower.

Man’s loyalty to dog defies rare illness from pet germ

When Greg Manteufel is frustrated or feeling down, Ellie sits by him. At night, she sleeps under his covers. She belies the stereotype of the vicious pit bull.

Echoing Diana, Prince Harry walks through Angola mine field

A body armor-wearing Prince Harry on Friday followed in the footsteps of his late mother, Princess Diana, whose walk through an active mine field in Angola years ago helped to lead to a global ban on the deadly weapons.

Suspect in van attack that killed 10 says he ‘accomplished my mission’

A newly released video shows a man who allegedly used a van to kill 10 pedestrians in Toronto telling police that belonged to an online community of sexually frustrated men who plot attacks against people who have sex.