IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy and WASHINGTON — Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., a former federal judge and civil rights activist in his 15th term in , has died at 84."He lived a life of triumph over adversity, and his brilliance and compassion was felt amongst his constituents, colleagues, the nation and the world," his family said in a statement. "He lived a full life with an indelible fighting spirit dedicated to equal justice. He believed that progress and change can only be achieved through recognizing and respecting...…IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy and WASHINGTON — Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., a former federal judge and civil rights activist in his 15th term in , has died at 84."He lived a life of triumph over adversity, and his brilliance and compassion was felt amongst his constituents, colleagues, the nation and the world," his family said in a statement. "He lived a full life with an indelible fighting spirit dedicated to equal justice. He believed that progress and change can only be achieved through recognizing and respecting...WW…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy , and WASHINGTON — Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, died Sunday after having been hospitalized for Covid-19, his office said Monday.Wright had also been battling cancer."Congressman Ron Wright passed away peacefully at the age of 67," his office said in a statement Monday. It added, "For the previous two weeks, Ron and [his wife] Susan had been admitted to Baylor Hospital in Dallas after contracting Covid-19."A spokesman said Wright "passed away from health complications following his COVID-19...…IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy , and WASHINGTON — Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, died Sunday after having been hospitalized for Covid-19, his office said Monday.Wright had also been battling cancer."Congressman Ron Wright passed away peacefully at the age of 67," his office said in a statement Monday. It added, "For the previous two weeks, Ron and [his wife] Susan had been admitted to Baylor Hospital in Dallas after contracting Covid-19."A spokesman said Wright "passed away from health complications following his COVID-19...WW…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy WASHINGTON — Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., said Monday that he won't seek re-election next year, becoming the fourth GOP senator to announce plans to retire at the end of the current Congress."During my time in the Senate, I have been given great opportunity, having chaired four committees: Appropriations, Rules, Banking, and Intelligence," Shelby in a statement. "In these positions of leadership, I have strived to influence legislation that will have a lasting impact — creating the...…IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy WASHINGTON — Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., said Monday that he won't seek re-election next year, becoming the fourth GOP senator to announce plans to retire at the end of the current Congress."During my time in the Senate, I have been given great opportunity, having chaired four committees: Appropriations, Rules, Banking, and Intelligence," Shelby in a statement. "In these positions of leadership, I have strived to influence legislation that will have a lasting impact — creating the...WW…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy WASHINGTON — After President Donald Trump said twice during a lengthy interview Tuesday that he would appear on once a week, one of the hosts indicated the network has not committed to it.At the beginning of the phone interview that lasted more than 45 minutes on "Fox & Friends," Trump said he has agreed to appear on their show every week, likely on Mondays or Tuesdays."Like the old days," the president said.Before signing off, Trump was asked if he plans to come on the show every...…IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy WASHINGTON — After President Donald Trump said twice during a lengthy interview Tuesday that he would appear on once a week, one of the hosts indicated the network has not committed to it.At the beginning of the phone interview that lasted more than 45 minutes on "Fox & Friends," Trump said he has agreed to appear on their show every week, likely on Mondays or Tuesdays."Like the old days," the president said.Before signing off, Trump was asked if he plans to come on the show every...WW…

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday publicly criticized , saying that one of the nation's top infectious disease experts "has made a lot of mistakes."In an interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity, Trump was asked what he makes of hotspots like Texas and Florida and of some of Fauci's latest comments, though Hannity didn't specify which remarks he was referring to."Dr. Fauci is a nice man, but he's made a lot of mistakes," Trump said.More from NBC News:"A lot of them said don't wear a mask, don't wear a mask," the president added. "Now they are saying wear a mask. A lot of...…WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday publicly criticized , saying that one of the nation's top infectious disease experts "has made a lot of mistakes."In an interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity, Trump was asked what he makes of hotspots like Texas and Florida and of some of Fauci's latest comments, though Hannity didn't specify which remarks he was referring to."Dr. Fauci is a nice man, but he's made a lot of mistakes," Trump said.More from NBC News:"A lot of them said don't wear a mask, don't wear a mask," the president added. "Now they are saying wear a mask. A lot of...WW…