Aug 12 Trump spat with Senate leader complicates tough agenda By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Donald Trump's attacks on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell come at the worst possible time, if the president's goal is to accomplish the agenda on health care, infrastructure and taxes he's goading his GOP ally to pass. Continue reading
Aug 11 WATCH: Trump warns of severe consequences if North Korea attacks Guam By Associated Press He adds, "if anything happens to Guam, there's going to be big, big trouble in North Korea."… Continue reading
Aug 11 WATCH: Trump says he won't rule out military option in Venezuela By Associated Press President Donald Trump says he's considering possible military action against Venezuela in response to President Nicolas Maduro's power grab. Continue reading
Aug 11 Three police misconduct cases -- all involving body cameras -- had new developments this week. Here's what happened By Erica R. Hendry, Joshua Barajas Three years ago this week, Michael Brown was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Ferguson, Missouri. A makeshift memorial of balloons, candles and stuffed animals built by neighbors and activists this week was a reminder of the city's yearslong… Continue reading
Aug 11 WATCH: North Korea 'will regret it fast' if it acts against U.S. allies, Trump says By Jonathan Lemire and Eric Talmadge, Associated Press In remarks to reporters, Trump issued the threat directly at Kim, who is also known for his bellicose rhetoric, and all but drew a red line that would trigger swift U.S. action. Continue reading
Aug 11 WATCH: Acosta, DeVos speak after Trump workforce roundtable By Erica R. Hendry Acosta and DeVos are expected to speak around 4:30 p.m. ET. Watch live in the player above. Continue reading
Aug 11 How a heroin addict tried to kick her habit in an opioid 'treatment desert' By Brian Rinker, Kaiser Health News When Heather Menzel arrived at the Bakersfield, California, bus station one day in February 2014, she hoped that the worst of her withdrawal was over and that a new life without heroin awaited. Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch 8:41 A presidential estate opens its doors to conversation on slavery By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 10 Column: Why does America have an appetite for the death of black men? By Tommy J. Curry, Texas A&M University In America, all black men are Michael Brown, says Tommy J. Curry, a professor of philosophy at Texas A&M University. Continue reading
Aug 10 Trump says he's planning to add billions to U.S. anti-missile programs By Associated Press Trump also says the nation's nuclear arsenal is in "in tip-top shape" and getting stronger. And he insists his administration has "done a lot of modernization" and "a lot of renovation" already. Continue reading