Dec 07 Watch 9:11 What’s in the latest court filings about Cohen, Manafort The Mueller team has released new details regarding its interactions with Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen. According to court filings, former Trump lawyer Cohen informed investigators about contact among Russia, the Trump Organization and the Trump campaign, while… Continue watching
Dec 07 Watch 4:53 How the latest Cohen filings could get ‘close to the president’ Two court filings Friday reveal new information about Michael Cohen. Judy Woodruff speaks with Jessica Roth, law professor at Yeshiva University and a former federal prosecutor, about the differences between how Mueller and the Southern District of New York characterize… Continue watching
Dec 07 Watch 4:38 With Barr, Nauert and Milley, Trump chooses a varied cast A month after Attorney General Jeff Sessions was forced to resign, President Trump has picked his desired replacement: William P. Barr, whom he called “my first choice since day one.” The president also announced his choices for UN ambassador, Heather… Continue watching
Dec 07 Watch 7:26 Why managing chronic health conditions begins at home By John Yang The recognition that health care extends beyond the walls of hospitals and doctor’s offices is growing. In Greensboro, North Carolina, advocacy groups, sociologists and medical practitioners are taking a creative approach to uncovering the root causes of disease, with a… Continue watching
Dec 07 Man who drove into Charlottesville protest, killing Heather Heyer, convicted of first-degree murder By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press A state jury rejected arguments that James Alex Fields Jr. acted in self-defense during a "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville on Aug. 12, 2017. Continue reading
Dec 07 Virginia teacher fired for refusing to use trans student’s pronouns By Associated Press News outlets report that the Virginia's West Point School Board voted unanimously Thursday to dismiss teacher Peter Vlaming after a four-hour hearing that drew an overflow crowd. Continue reading
Dec 07 Storm brings record rainfall to Southern California in wake of wildfires By Amanda Lee Myers, Associated Press Multiple people had to be rescued in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties as water overcame roadways and at times submerged cars. More than 300 people living in a San Diego shelter had to be evacuated to a… Continue reading
Dec 07 Marlboro maker invests $2.4 billion in marijuana provider By Associated Press One of the world's biggest tobacco companies is diving into the cannabis market. Continue reading
Dec 06 Watch 2:24 Family, friends recall the ‘profound legacy’ of George H.W. Bush The final funeral for George H.W. Bush was held today at his family church in Houston. Some 1,200 mourners gathered to honor the late president. Following the service, Bush’s casket was transported to College Station, and he was laid to… Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch 5:23 Could Supreme Court’s double jeopardy case reverse 170 years of precedent? A Supreme Court case is challenging a long-held interpretation of the Fifth Amendment’s ban on prosecution for the same crime twice, known as double jeopardy. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle joins Amna Nawaz to explain the 170-year-old “separate sovereigns”… Continue watching