Jul 24 Judge blocks Trump’s asylum restrictions By Amy Taxin, Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press The policy would prevent most migrants from seeking asylum in the U.S. if they passed through another country first. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 7:31 Partisan divide fuels Mueller hearings on a historic day Robert Mueller testified Wednesday before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees. While many Republicans cast doubt upon the integrity of Mueller and his investigation, Democrats questioned the former special counsel about his decision not to subpoena President Trump and the… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 8:12 What Trump and members of Congress are saying about Mueller’s testimony President Trump was at the White House for most of Robert Mueller’s testimony, tweeting reactions including a reference to the Russia investigation as a “ridiculous hoax.” House Democrats seemed somewhat muted after the hearings, while congressional Republicans believe Mueller’s appearance… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 7:38 2 former DOJ officials on what stood out about Mueller’s testimony Robert Mueller’s appearance on Capitol Hill marked a historic day in American politics. Former Justice Department officials John Carlin and Mary McCord, both of whom worked under Democratic and Republican administrations, talk to Judy Woodruff about the multiple agendas on… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 5:39 Talking to Mueller would have been ‘a trap’ for Trump, says Rep. Johnson Now that Robert Mueller’s appearance before Congress has concluded, we turn to lawmakers of both parties for their reactions. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., was a constitutional attorney for 20 years before being elected to Congress in 2016. A member of… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 5:59 What troubles Rep. Demings most about Trump’s responses to Mueller After Robert Mueller’s congressional testimony, how are lawmakers reacting? Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., sits on both the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees and is one of only three members of Congress to question Robert Mueller twice. Demings joins Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 10:32 Will Mueller’s testimony change anything for President Trump? Judy Woodruff sits down with Garrett Graff, who has written extensively about Robert Mueller, and David Rivkin, who served at the Justice Department and in the White House counsel’s office under Presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush, to discuss the… Continue watching
Jul 24 Breast implant recalled after link to more rare cancer cases By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it called for the removal after new information showed Allergan's Biocell breast implants with a textured surface were tied to the vast majority of cases of a rare form of lymphoma. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 3:43 Awaiting decision from Rossello, Puerto Ricans are in an ‘anxious place’ Political turmoil continues to consume Puerto Rico. The island’s governor, Ricardo Rossello, was expected to resign Wednesday, although by evening, he had not. Amna Nawaz talks to The Washington Post’s Arelis Hernandez for the latest, including growing crowds of protesters,… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 3:41 News Wrap: DOJ won’t charge Barr or Ross with criminal contempt over census In our news wrap Wednesday, the Justice Department declined to pursue criminal contempt charges against Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. House Democrats had voted to cite them for refusing to turn over documents on adding a… Continue watching