Feb 07 Democrats prepare for New Hampshire debate as urgency rises By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The field has been shaken and reshaped by chaotic Iowa caucuses earlier this week, and Friday's debate in New Hampshire offers new opportunity and risk for the shrinking pool of White House hopefuls. Continue reading
Feb 06 Auditor says more than $4 million stolen from Mississippi welfare funds By Jeff Amy, Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Indictments issued Wednesday say $48,000 paid for a luxury drug rehabilitation program for a former pro wrestler. Continue reading
Feb 06 Man shot in face by ICE officer during Brooklyn operation, say authorities By Jim Mustian, Associated Press The shooting comes amid an escalating dispute between the administration of President Donald Trump and New York City over its sanctuary policies. … Continue reading
Feb 06 Brazil judge rejects hacking accusation against journalist Glenn Greenwald By Mauricio Savarese, David Biller, Associated Press A judge in Brazil has dismissed accusations that U.S. journalist Glenn Greenwald was involved in hacking phones of officials, following weeks of criticism that his prosecution would infringe on constitutional protections for the press. Continue reading
Feb 06 Do Iowa caucus winners become president? History shows mixed results. By Candice Norwood As history shows, it’s an open question how much influence the first nominating contest really has. Continue reading
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