Jul 10 Watch 3:16 Militia movement sees signal of support in Trump’s pardon of Oregon ranchers who committed arson Donald Trump pardoned Dwight Hammond and son Steven on Tuesday, two Oregon cattle ranchers who were convicted of arson on public lands after a long-running dispute over control of public properties adjoining their ranch. Their case sparked a 41-day occupation… Continue watching
Jul 10 5 important stories that have nothing to do with the Supreme Court fight By Erica R. Hendry, Joshua Barajas It can be hard to keep up with the rush of news that comes out of Washington, D.C. The PBS NewsHour takes a moment every week to bring you important stories happening beyond the Beltway. Here’s what we’re reading now. Continue reading
Jul 10 These drone projects are saving lives and protecting nature By Larisa Epatko Drones are now making hospital deliveries, monitoring coral reefs and finding landmines. Continue reading
Jul 10 These states could ban abortion if the Supreme Court upends Roe v. Wade By Julie Rovner, KFF Health News Reversing the landmark case would not automatically make abortion illegal across the country, but it would return the decision about abortion legality to the states. Continue reading
Jul 10 Judge rejects request to detain migrant families long-term By Brian Melley, Associated Press A California federal judge on Monday rejected the Trump administration's efforts to detain immigrant families for long terms, calling it a "cynical attempt" to undo a longstanding court settlement. Continue reading
Jul 09 The politics behind Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination and the Senate battle ahead By Daniel Bush In nominating Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump went with a seasoned federal judge and Washington insider who has impeccable credentials. Continue reading
Jul 09 WATCH: Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh says he ‘will keep an open mind in every case’ By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Judge Brett Kavanaugh said he is "humbled" and "deeply honored" to have been selected by President Donald Trump for the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Jul 09 McConnell calls Kavanaugh a ‘superb’ court pick By Associated Press Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says by picking Kavanaugh, Trump is delivering on his pledge to "punish" women for their choices. He says he will fight the nomination "with everything I have."… Continue reading
Jul 09 Who is Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s Supreme Court nominee? By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Judge Brett Kavanaugh is the embodiment of the Republican legal establishment: an Ivy Leaguer who worked for the justice he has been nominated to replace, investigated a Democratic president, served in a Republican White House and now is… Continue reading
Jul 09 Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court By Catherine Lucey, Zeke Miller, Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — After days of frenzied lobbying and speculation, President Donald Trump decided on federal appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh for his second nominee to the Supreme Court, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift… Continue reading