Politics May 01 On Clinton email revelations, ‘there was no good option’ for FBI, says James Comey Facing the storm over Hillary Clinton's email amid the 2016 election, James Comey said he and the FBI "were screwed honestly either way." The former FBI director and author of “A Higher Loyalty” joins Judy Woodruff for part two of…
Politics Jan 17 Durbin: ‘I stand by every word that I’ve said’ about Trump’s disparaging remarks Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., says a Wednesday meeting with White House Chief of Staff John Kelly didn’t bring Congress any closer to an immigration deal. While some lawmakers say there’s time before a March deadline to address DACA, Durbin says…
Politics Jul 26 All of the Russia investigations, explained There are four major investigations into Russia's meddling in the 2016 election. Here's a guide to all of them.
Nation Jul 03 The Supreme Court just had a quiet term. These high-profile cases are about to change that. After a low-profile first term, justices will take on politically-charged topics such as the travel ban, religious freedom and partisan gerrymandering.
Politics May 15 Federal judges ask if revised travel ban discriminates against Muslims Federal judges on Monday peppered a lawyer for President Donald Trump with questions about whether the administration's travel ban discriminates against Muslims, the second time in a week the issue has been in court.
Politics May 09 How lawmakers are reacting to FBI director Comey’s firing Here's a rundown of reactions to FBI Director Comey's firing from politicians on both sides of the aisle.
Nation Mar 31 Conservative group launches ad blitz pressuring Senate Dems to back Neil Gorsuch An outside political group backing Judge Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court nomination is launching an ad campaign pressuring Senate Democrats to support him as the Senate prepares for a final fight over his confirmation next week.
Nation Mar 21 3 things to watch in Neil Gorsuch’s exchanges with senators Gorsuch appeared before the Senate in 2006 for his 10th Circuit Court of Appeals seat. But the stakes are higher this week as he seeks a Supreme Court slot. Here's what to watch.
Politics Jan 31 Meet the three judges on Trump’s Supreme Court shortlist Reports over the last week on Mr. Trump’s top picks have focused on three appellate court judges from different parts of the country, all of whom had to win Senate approval on the way to their current posts.Whoever Trump picks,…
Politics Dec 15 5 things to watch for in tonight’s GOP debate The fifth Republican 2016 debate will take place tonight in Las Vegas. A lot has changed since the last time the candidates met in November. Here are five story lines to follow when the top candidates take the stage.