Mar 21 After illicit photo scandal, military seeks new ways to punish bad online behavior By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Navy and the Marine Corps are considering new ways to punish inappropriate online activity by service members, including posts of "intimate" images on social media sites. Continue reading
Mar 21 Rare poll finds Cuban citizens favor better U.S. relations By Emily Swanson and Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A rare poll of Cuban public opinion has found that most of the island's citizens approve of normal relations with the United States and large majorities want more tourists to visit and the expansion of private business ownership. Continue reading
Mar 21 White House issues gag order to officials on budget details By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Budget Director Mick Mulvaney wrote in a memo that until the full budget is released in May, all public comments should be limited to agency documents. Continue reading
Mar 21 Supreme Court limits president's power to fill temporary posts By Sam Hananel, Associated Press The Supreme Court limited the president's power to temporarily fill vacant government posts while nominations are tied up in partisan political fights. Continue reading
Mar 21 Local police departments restore peace of mind by phoning senior citizens once a day By Jenni Bergal, Stateline Advocates for older adults say telephone check-in programs can help seniors remain independent in their homes and give them — and their family members — peace of mind. Continue reading
Mar 21 3 things to watch in Neil Gorsuch's exchanges with senators By Geoffrey Lou Guray Gorsuch appeared before the Senate in 2006 for his 10th Circuit Court of Appeals seat. But the stakes are higher this week as he seeks a Supreme Court slot. Here's what to watch. Continue reading
Mar 20 5 important stories that have nothing to do with politics By Iman Smith, Joshua Barajas, Travis Daub Here are five stories you may have missed in last week's news dump. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 53:42 PBS NewsHour full episode March 20, 2017 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, a House committee delves into a possible Russian government role in the campaign that elected Donald Trump. Meanwhile, a Senate panel begins hearings on the man chosen by President Trump to serve on the Supreme Court. Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch 6:20 Schiff: 'Big problem' if President Trump is making up his wiretap claim By PBS News Hour While Democrats and Republicans pursued sharply different lines of questioning in a House Intelligence hearing Monday, ranking Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff focused in on contacts between Trump campaign advisors and Russian officials. Judy Woodruff talks with Schiff about his main… Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch 5:59 Comey confirms Russia probe, but 'no information' supporting Trump wiretap claim By PBS News Hour FBI Director James Comey offered a rare admission in a hearing before the House Intelligence Committee, confirming an ongoing investigation into Russian interference during the 2016 election and any potential coordination with the Trump campaign. Comey also said there is… Continue watching