Aug 07 Federal appeals court revives House lawsuit that forces McGahn congressional testimony By Associated Press The Judiciary Committee first subpoenaed McGahn in April 2019 as it examined potential obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump during special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. Trump directed McGahn not to appear and the Democratic-led panel filed a federal… Continue reading
Aug 07 Brent Scowcroft, presidential adviser to Ford and Bush, dies at 95 By Associated Press Scowcroft was the only person to serve as national security adviser to two different administrations… Continue reading
Aug 07 Virus aid talks on the brink of collapse with sides ‘very far apart’ By Associated Press Both sides have adopted a hard line in the talks, though the Trump team is more open in disclosing a handful of its proposed compromises. Continue reading
Aug 07 Trump orders ban on dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat By Tali Arbel, Associated Press The executive orders take effect in 45 days and could bar the apps from the Apple and Google app stores, effectively removing them from U.S. distribution. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 2:40 How far apart are Democrats and Republicans on new coronavirus relief bill? A deal on a new coronavirus relief package seems distant and elusive, as congressional Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse on key issues. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss where negotiations stand and how far apart the two… Continue watching
Aug 06 Watch 8:58 Kudlow: Trump might use other funding to pay for federal unemployment As another 1.2 million Americans file for unemployment amid the pandemic’s economic wreckage, Congress and the White House are still stalled on a deal for a new coronavirus relief package. President Trump’s top economic adviser, Lawrence Kudlow, joins Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Aug 06 Commission rejects Trump push to move up or add debate against Biden By Zeke Miller, Associated Press In a letter to Trump's private attorney Rudy Giuliani, the commission writes that it is committed to its existing schedule of three debates between Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, and that it would consider adding a fourth debate… Continue reading
Aug 06 In Michigan, political divides create two pandemic realities By Daniel Bush In interviews across the state, Michigan residents expressed a wide range of views about the coronavirus pandemic, and why their political beliefs help shape their public health decisions. Continue reading
Aug 06 Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid calling it a ‘nightmare’ By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Even if Congress does reach a deal, the extra unemployment amount is likely to be less than $600. By the time the money starts flowing, it could be too late for many Americans who are already in dire straits. Continue reading
Aug 06 WATCH: Pelosi and Schumer urge continued unemployment assistance By Associated Press At a news conference Thursday morning, Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., staked out a firm position to extend financial assistance to unemployed Americans. Continue reading