Jun 11 Watch 3:52 DOJ inspector general launches probe into secret seizure of top Democrats’ phone records Following a bombshell report from The New York Times, the Justice Department's inspector general announced Friday he will open an investigation into why the Trump administration secretly subpoenaed the phone data of at least two of President Trump's critics in… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 4:10 What Texans stand to gain and lose from the redistricting battle now underway State legislatures across the U.S. eagerly await new census data that would impact the redrawing of congressional district lines. One state that has a lot at stake is Texas, which is gaining two congressional seats due to population growth largely… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 11:57 Brooks and Capehart on Biden at the G-7 summit, the Justice Department under Trump New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden at the G-7 summit, the Justice Department under the Trump administration, and how redistricting will impact… Continue watching
Jun 11 ‘We mean it’: FBI takes on sexual misconduct in its ranks By Jim Mustian, Eric Tucker, Associated Press FBI is starting a 24/7 tip line, doing more to help accusers and taking a tougher stand against agents found to have committed misconduct. Continue reading
Jun 11 Governor signs law giving Nevada 1st presidential primary By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The new law is a gamble. It's likely to set off maneuvering from other states, especially Iowa and New Hampshire, to move up their contests. Continue reading
Jun 11 Oregon GOP legislator ousted over state Capitol breach By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press Legislators said on the House floor that this could be the most important vote they ever cast. They then proceeded to expel an unapologetic Rep. Mike Nearman with a 59-1 vote. Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: Justice Department will review restrictive GOP voting laws By Christina A. Cassidy, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The Justice Department will scrutinize a wave of new laws in Republican-controlled states that tighten voting rules, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Friday, vowing to take action on any violations of federal law. Continue reading
Jun 11 Newly elected trans state lawmakers reflect on record year of anti-trans bills By Barbara Rodriguez, The 19th State legislators Rep. Stephanie Byers of Kansas, Sen. Sarah McBride of Delaware and Rep. Taylor Small of Vermont entered office during a year of record anti-trans bills. They’re advocating for policies that help LGBTQ+ people. Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: Harris offers remarks on child tax credit By Josh Boak, Associated Press The outreach is part of the continued implementation of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package to help the U.S. economy heal from the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: Biden, Johnson strike warm tone in first meeting By Jonathan Lemire, Aamer Madhani, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Beginning a week of diplomacy across the Atlantic, Biden hopes to use his first overseas trip as president to reassure European allies that the United States had shed the transactional tendencies of Donald Trump's term and is a reliable partner… Continue reading