Jan 24 How will world leaders react to Trump’s ‘America First’ message at Davos? By Larisa Epatko Here's what we know about the president's trip to Davos, and what to expect while he's there. Continue reading
Jan 24 Alex Azar confirmed as Trump administration’s next health secretary By Associated Press The 55-43 vote to confirm the former drug company and government executive as secretary of Health and Human Services was largely along party lines. Continue reading
Jan 24 Mayors boycott meeting with Trump after threat against sanctuary cities By Sadie Gurman, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The Justice Department ramped up pressure Wednesday on so-called sanctuary cities seeking public safety grant money, warning state and local officials they could be legally forced to prove they are cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Continue reading
Jan 24 Judge sentences Larry Nassar to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexual abuse: ‘I’ve just signed your death warrant’ By Erica R. Hendry Over the past week, more than 150 women, some of them former Olympic athletes, shared stories about how Nassar had abused them as children and teens, in training facilities, medical centers, and at times, in their own homes. Continue reading
Jan 24 Changes in FBI leadership follow criticism from Trump By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — FBI Director Christopher Wray is making changes to his senior leadership team, as President Donald Trump has continued to attack the bureau for perceived biases against him and has been calling for a shakeup at the top. Continue reading
Jan 24 How have Trump’s comments on race affected you? By Laura Santhanam The PBS NewsHour wants to hear your story. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 5:39 News Wrap: Congress ends shutdown, sending federal employees back to work By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, as hundreds of thousands of federal employees got back to work, there were new questions about the prospects for an immigration bill as Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's office said he has withdrawn an offer to… Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch 17:08 One year in, voters reflect on life in the Trump era By PBS News Hour A year into the Trump presidency, Judy Woodruff checks back in with a group of voters from the swing state of Virginia to get their reactions on a range of issues, from the economy and democracy to immigration and tolerance. Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch 8:33 Meet the pro-gun, pro-immigrant sheriff bringing police reform to Trump country By John Carlos Frey, Mike Fritz Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is both pro-gun and pro-immigrant and he's been endorsed by both the NRA and the NAACP. Special correspondent John Carlos Frey reports in collaboration with the Marshall Project on why Sheriff Chitwood’s appeal often cuts… Continue watching
Jan 23 Senate approves Jerome Powell as next chair of the Federal Reserve By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Powell will succeed Janet Yellen, the first woman to lead the Fed, when her term ends Feb. 3. Continue reading