Feb 04 WATCH: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers the Democratic response to the State of the Union By Alan Fram, Associated Press Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says her party is focusing on easing health care costs and addressing other pocket-book issues. Continue reading
Feb 04 WATCH: Trump praises Venezuela's Juan Guaidó at the State of the Union By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Venezuela has been a top priority in Latin America for the Trump administration, which a year ago was the first among 60 governments to throw its weight behind Guaidó after he launched a campaign to oust President Nicolás Maduro from… Continue reading
Feb 04 Democratic women wear white for Trump's State of the Union speech By Associated Press Some also are wearing green Equal Rights Amendment pins ahead of an expected House vote on the issue this month. Continue reading
Feb 04 'He is my rapist': Weinstein accuser returns to the stand By Tom Hays, Michael Sisak, Associated Press A woman who says Harvey Weinstein raped her was back on the witness stand Tuesday, a day after she became so upset while being questioned by the movie mogul's lawyers that the judge suspended her cross examination. Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch 11:37 Delayed caucus results send ripple effects far beyond Iowa Almost 24 hours after Iowans headed to caucus locations around the state, the performance of the Democratic presidential candidates is only just becoming known. Although their campaigns have already shifted focus to New Hampshire, 2020 Democrats have also sought to… Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch 3:24 What U.S. senators said on day before vote to acquit or convict Trump It is the eve of the final day of President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial. Senators are scheduled to vote Wednesday whether to convict Trump of the two impeachment charges brought against him: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Although… Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch 6:34 Sen. Thune on political impact of impeachment and Trump's State of the Union On Tuesday, senators took turns processing two weeks’ worth of arguments in the impeachment trial of President Trump, with each speaking in preparation for the Senate vote to acquit or convict on Wednesday. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., who is the… Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch 6:38 Sen. Shaheen on impeachment trial outcome and New Hampshire primary U.S. senators finally had an opportunity to speak their minds in the impeachment trial of President Trump on Tuesday. Each lawmaker was allocated 10 minutes for remarks, and their words echoed the partisan divisions that have characterized the entire trial. Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch 2:51 News Wrap: Turkey warns Syria over Idlib offensive In our news wrap Tuesday, Turkey warned it will intervene to stop a Syrian government offensive against rebels that's driving thousands of refugees in Idlib province toward the Turkish border. The word comes a day after clashes between Syrian and… Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch 5:49 In Harvey Weinstein's trial, the defense questions the behavior of women accusing him The trial of Harvey Weinstein, the former movie mogul accused of rape and sexual assault, has been emotionally charged and tense. So far, five women have testified that Weinstein abused them. The fifth, Jessica Mann, has been at the center… Continue watching