Dec 09 Watch 11:22 DOJ inspector general finds Russia probe was appropriately opened — but Barr disagrees A long-awaited report into the origins of the Russia probe found no evidence of a political conspiracy against President Trump. But the Justice Department’s inspector general criticized the FBI’s handling of wiretap applications used in the early stages of the… Continue watching
Dec 09 Watch 2:15 Remembering former Fed chair and economic giant Paul Volcker By Paul Solman Paul Volcker, who served as chair of the Federal Reserve for two presidents, died Monday. His passing came 40 years after he drove interest rates to record highs in an effort to tame double-digit inflation. Known for his height and… Continue watching
Dec 09 Watch 5:49 Explosive investigative report says U.S. government misled public on war in Afghanistan In a blockbuster story representing the culmination of several years of investigation and pursuit of government documents, The Washington Post reports that U.S. officials have been misleading the American public about the war in Afghanistan for the past 18 years. Continue watching
Dec 09 Watch 6:19 In Broadway musical, Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ becomes modern-day metaphor By Jared Bowen, WGBH Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill,” released in 1995, became the angry and raw soundtrack of a generation. Now, the Grammy-winning album -- which sold 33 million copies -- is the basis of a musical that just opened on Broadway. During… Continue watching
Dec 09 Trump and Democrats in tentative deal on USMCA trade pact By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Details still need to be finalized and the U.S. Trade Representative will need to submit the implementing legislation to Congress. Continue reading
Dec 09 HHS defends Trump appointee over lost jewelry claim By Associated Press The government on Monday defended a top Trump administration health official who sought a reimbursement from taxpayers of $47,000, reportedly including a $5,900 Ivanka Trump-brand pendant, for items stolen during a work-related trip. Continue reading
Dec 09 Federal authorities investigate cyberattack in Pensacola, Florida By Associated Press The cyberattack was first detected hours after a Saudi flight student killed three sailors and wounded eight others in Pensacola, Florida, on Friday. Continue reading
Dec 09 DOJ inspector general finds no bias in FBI’s Russia probe By Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The findings undercut President Donald Trump’s claim that he was the target of a “witch hunt.”… Continue reading
Dec 09 Amazon says Trump put ‘improper pressure’ on company’s bid for Pentagon contract By Associated Press The White House didn't immediately return an emailed request for comment Monday. Continue reading
Dec 09 Supreme Court leaves Kentucky’s ultrasound law in place By Mark Sherman, Associated Press In Kentucky, doctors must describe the ultrasound in detail while the pregnant woman listens to the fetal heartbeat. Women can avert their eyes and cover their ears to avoid hearing the description or the fetal heartbeat. Continue reading