A Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis, Minn., prompted the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to adjourn its summer meeting as DNC Chair Ken Martin called for prayers.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., called for more to be done "to stop gun violence in America," while Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., demanded that lawmakers should pass "sensible gun control."
President Trump on Wednesday called for billionaire George Soros and his son Alex to face federal racketeering charges, accusing them of supporting "violent protests."
The administration rushed to the Supreme Court Wednesday seeking a reprieve from lower court proceedings that, if left unchecked, would force President Trump to spend $12 billion in foreign assistance that he argues is a waste.
A top White House official said Wednesday that mortgage-fraud accusations against Fed Governor Lisa Cook are "serious" and she should vacate her position instead of waiting for a court decision on President Trump's attempt to fire her.
President Trump is working with Republican congressional leaders on a "comprehensive crime bill," legislation that will put his popular crime-fighting agenda in front of voters ahead of the midterm elections next year.
