Jan 31 Watch 6:39 News Wrap: United Kingdom officially exits European Union In our news wrap Friday, the United Kingdom has officially left the European Union, after three and a half years of political wrangling. Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed Brexit's arrival in a televised speech. Also, the novel coronavirus outbreak has… Continue watching
Jan 31 Watch 6:03 Trump's new visa, green card restrictions are 'about bigotry,' says critic On Friday, the Trump administration announced new restrictions on travel to the U.S. from six countries: Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar and Nigeria. It is also barring people from Sudan and Tanzania from participating in the U.S. Diversity Visa Program, which awards… Continue watching
Jan 31 Watch 5:34 Iowa Democratic voters feel excitement, pressure ahead of critical caucuses By Stephanie Sy, Rachel Wellford Three days before the Iowa caucuses, 11 candidates remain in the 2020 Democratic primary. Polls indicate that many likely caucus participants are still undecided about whom they will support. In a state that is predominantly white, the candidates are striving… Continue watching
Jan 31 Watch 12:09 David Brooks and Ruth Marcus on Senate's witness vote, Sanders' surge New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including the Senate’s decision not to call witnesses in President Trump’s impeachment trial, Republicans’ varying defenses of Trump’s conduct… Continue watching
Jan 31 Read Lev Parnas' letter saying he has information relevant to Trump impeachment trial By Yamiche Alcindor Lev Parnas' attorney says the associate of Rudy Giuliani would like to share information with that is “directly relevant to the President's impeachment inquiry” and actions taken in Ukraine “on behalf of the President."… Continue reading
Jan 31 Senate rejects witnesses in Trump trial, ensuring acquittal By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The vote on allowing new witnesses was defeated 51-49 on a near party-line vote. Continue reading
Jan 31 WATCH: Schumer says not allowing witnesses is a 'grand tragedy' By Courtney Vinopal Schumer said he would now gather his Democratic colleagues to decide how to proceed. Continue reading
Jan 31 Trump authorizes shift to wider U.S. military use of land mines By Robert Burns, Associated Press Earlier Friday, Defense Secretary Mark Esper made the case for giving military commanders the latitude to use land mines as a means to "shape the battlefield" and protect American forces. Critics of the new Trump policy call it dangerous. Continue reading
Jan 31 WATCH: Senate votes against calling witnesses in Trump impeachment trial The Senate rejected a motion to call witnesses in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump in a 51 to 49 vote, pushing the trial one step closer to acquittal vote. Continue reading
Jan 31 Bloomberg could qualify for Democratic debate under new party rules By Bill Barrow, Steve Peoples, Associated Press The Democratic National Committee has dropped grassroots fundraising qualifications for the party's Feb. 19 debate before the Nevada caucuses, opening the possibility that billionaire Michael Bloomberg could make his first appearance on stage. Continue reading