May 24 Watch 3:47 Why Democrats think they have a shot at Montana's special election By PBS News Hour Montana's at-large seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is up for grabs and the special election is garnering national attention. Democrats are eager to frame the fight as a referendum on President Trump. Judy Woodruff learns more about the… Continue watching
May 24 Al Vecchione, first executive producer of 'The MacNeil/Lehrer Report,' dies at 86 By Joshua Barajas For seven years, Vecchione helmed the “Report,” and then , in 1983, he helped oversee the show’s transition as it doubled its length from a half hour to a full 60 minutes. Renamed "The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour," the extra time allowed… Continue reading
May 24 What happens when states go hunting for Medicaid fraud By Jen Fifield, Stateline Faced with growing Medicaid enrollment and tight budgets, Republican lawmakers in several states are taking steps to ensure that people receiving welfare benefits are eligible for them. Continue reading
May 24 The $200 billion perils of unnecessary medical tests By Chad Terhune, Kaiser Health News Needless medical testing and overly aggressive care can cost billions and harm patients, generating mistakes and injuries believed to cause 30,000 deaths each year. Continue reading
May 24 House intel committee to issue subpoenas for Flynn materials in Russia probe By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Adam Schiff of California told reporters at a breakfast Wednesday that Flynn has declined to provide materials to the committee. Continue reading
May 24 'We can use peace,' Trump says as he meets Pope Francis By Jonathan Lemire, Nicole Winfield, Julie Pace, Associated Press President Donald Trump and Pope Francis set aside their previous clashes to broadcast a tone of peace for an audience around the globe. Continue reading
May 23 What Trump's budget proposal means for science, health and tech By Nsikan Akpan, Laura Santhanam The White House’s full budget request for 2018 seeks sharp cuts to cancer research, climate science and children’s health insurance. Continue reading
May 23 Lawmakers demand documents, testimony from U.S. contractor in Iraq sex trafficking case By Desmond Butler and Lori Hinnant, Associated Press The allegations include prostitution, alcohol smuggling, timesheet fraud, concealment from Department of Defense auditors, and retaliation against employees. Continue reading
May 23 Advocates slam Trump's proposed reduction in aid for college students By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Critics said it contradicts President Donald Trump's campaign promises to make college more affordable at a time when student debt is ballooning… Continue reading
May 23 With deportation uptick, immigrant parents fear worst for children with disabilities By Jocelyn Wiener, Kaiser Health News Rafael and Sonia, both from Mexico, have lived in this country without permission for more than a decade. But only since the recent presidential election has a question haunted them: If they are deported, what will happen to their disabled… Continue reading