May 10 WATCH: McCabe testifies in place of Comey at Senate hearing By Eileen Sullivan and Deb Riechmann and Julie Pace, Associated Press The hearing is expected to begin around 10 a.m. Watch live here. Continue reading
May 10 Column: Why big data analysis of police activity is inherently biased By William Isaac, Andi Dixon, The Conversation New research argues predictive policing tools reinforce, rather than reimagine, existing police practices, which could lead to further targeting of communities or people of color. Continue reading
May 10 Cities, states move to calm fear of deportation By Tim Henderson, Stateline Some city and state officials are trying to calm immigrants’ fear with legislation to prohibit arrests in courthouses, schools, workplaces and other spots where immigrants gather. Continue reading
May 10 Senate blocks move to repeal Obama-era rule on methane emissions By Matthew Daly, Associated Press A Congressional Review Act measure to repeal the methane waste reduction rule failed on a vote of 51-to-49 in the Republican-led chamber. Continue reading
May 10 WATCH LIVE: McConnell may address Comey firing on Senate floor By Erica R. Hendry and Associated Press After Trump's unexpected removal of FBI Director James Comey, lawmakers are looking for more answers from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. Continue reading
May 09 All of the key moments that led to FBI director Comey's firing By Associated Press Often lauded for his independence, Comey had come under intense scrutiny in recent months for his role in the FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. Continue reading
May 09 5 important stories you may have overlooked By Joshua Barajas, Iman Smith, Erica R. Hendry, Vanessa Dennis These stories that were buried in last week's political news are worth your time. Continue reading
May 09 Nuclear waste tunnel collapses at Hanford site in Washington state By Anna King and Courtney Flatt, Northwest Public Radio Officials were concerned about contamination in soil covering railroad tunnels near the Plutonium Uranium Extraction Plant cleanup site. Continue reading
May 09 Trump announces first slate of federal court nominees By Vivian Salama, Associated Press White House press secretary Sean Spicer said the candidates include individuals previously named on Trump's list of 21 possible picks for Supreme Court. Continue reading
May 09 White House postpones climate change meeting By Catherine Lucey, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press It's the second time a meeting of top aides on climate has been delayed. Ivanka Trump will meet separately with EPA chief Scott Pruitt and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska… Continue reading