Feb 06 Virginia lawmakers to debate assault weapon ban By Alan Suderman, Associated Press Democratic lawmakers in Virginia are set to try to advance legislation to ban assault weapons despite pushback from members of their own party. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 2:27 After impeachment acquittal, Trump’s bitter feud with Pelosi continues On Thursday, President Trump declared victory, one day after his acquittal in the Senate impeachment trial. He celebrated among supporters at the White House and claimed Democrats had conducted “corrupt” investigations. Hours earlier, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters at… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 5:04 News Wrap: Middle East violence flares, leaving at least 3 dead In our news wrap Thursday, violence in the Middle East continues in response to President Trump’s peace plan. Deadly shootings took place in the West Bank and in Jerusalem, and a Palestinian injured 12 Israeli soldiers after ramming them with… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 8:17 How 2020 Democrats are responding to Iowa caucus chaos Confusion has reigned over the results of Monday’s Democratic caucuses in Iowa. The candidates, meanwhile, are trying to find solid ground in the next primary contest, in New Hampshire. William Brangham reports and talks to The Washington Post’s Robert Costa… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 11:06 3 historians on American political divisiveness — and how to heal it The partisan results of President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial reinforced the political divisions characterizing current American politics. How does this moment compare with the past? Judy Woodruff sits down with the University of New Hampshire’s Ellen Fitzpatrick, presidential historian Michael… Continue watching
Feb 06 Bernie Sanders says he raised $25 million in January, will bolster ad buys By Will Weissert, Associated Press The Vermont senator spent $50 million during the final three months of 2019 and finished the year with $18.2 million in cash on hand. Continue reading
Feb 06 Trump administration moves ahead on shrinking Utah monuments By Brady McCombs, Associated Press The plans ensure lands previously off-limits to energy development will be open to mining and drilling despite pending lawsuits. … Continue reading
Feb 06 Democratic Party chair calls for ‘recanvass’ of Iowa caucuses By Associated Press The Democratic Party chairman is calling on Iowa Democrats to "immediately begin a recanvass" following a delay in caucus results. Continue reading
Feb 06 Read the full text of Trump’s 2020 State of the Union By Associated Press Read the full text of President Donald Trump's 2020 State of the Union as delivered. Continue reading
Feb 06 Homeland Security suspends travel programs for New Yorkers because of immigration law By Associated Press New York residents will no longer be allowed to enroll in “trusted traveler” programs because of a new state law that blocked federal immigration officials from accessing motor vehicle records. Continue reading