Politics May 07 What happens if Attorney General Barr is held in contempt of Congress? What we know about contempt of Congress charges and how they've played out in the past.
Politics May 01 How a congressional freshman is learning to balance people and party Freshman GOP Congressman Denver Riggleman is now four months into his new job. Between the government shutdown and hearings over the Mueller report, he’s learning to balance life on the Hill with the needs of his Virginia constituents. Lisa Desjardins…
Politics Apr 30 WATCH: William Barr testifies on Mueller report to Senate committee The attorney general's appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to highlight the partisan schism around Robert Mueller's report and the Justice Department's handling of it. Watch live starting at 10 a.m. ET in our player.
Politics Apr 25 Where Biden stands on the issues in 2020 Former Vice President Joe Biden is a Washington veteran who spent decades as a U.S. senator and is now on his third run for president. Here's where he stands on key issues.
Politics Apr 18 11 moments Mueller investigated for obstruction of justice Special counsel Robert Mueller ultimately did not reach a final conclusion on the topic, but his report presented multiple instances in which Trump’s actions were “capable of exerting undue influence over" the investigations.
Politics Apr 16 What to look for in the Mueller report Seldom has a report in Washington been so vigorously debated before its release. After nearly two years of speculation over special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian attempts to influence the 2016 election, a redacted version of his final report…
Politics Apr 15 Andrew Yang on how the U.S. can adapt to its new economic realities Andrew Yang may not have the name recognition of his 2020 Democratic presidential competitors, but he has gained traction since announcing his campaign more than a year ago. Lisa Desjardins sits down with Yang to discuss the proliferation of combative…
Politics Mar 19 Read new Michael Cohen court documents that may offer clues on Mueller probe The new court filings on Michael Cohen underline one key aspect of Robert Mueller’s investigation: The special counsel appears to have far more documents than the public knows about -- and his team has had those documents for a significant…
Politics Mar 14 What does Beto O’Rourke believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issues Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke has joined a crowded Democratic primary field vying to take on President Donald Trump in 2020. Here's where O'Rourke stands on key 2020 issues.
Politics Mar 11 5 things you should know about Trump’s 2020 budget proposal The White House’s $4.75 trillion proposed budget is not expected to become law. But the proposal is significant because it launched the politically bloody spending fight ahead.