Oct 25 WATCH: Trump expects ‘really bad things’ from investigation into Russia probe By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press President Trump declared anew on Friday that the now-concluded special counsel investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election was a "hoax" designed to discredit his presidency. Continue reading
Oct 25 Esper says U.S. troops, armored vehicles going to Syria oil fields By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The U.S. will send armored reinforcements into eastern Syria to bolster defenses against a potential move by Islamic State militants on oil fields controlled by U.S.-backed Syrian Kurds, U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Friday. Continue reading
Oct 25 DNC raises thresholds ahead of PBS NewsHour/POLITICO December presidential debate PBS NewsHour and POLITICO will be hosting the sixth Democratic debate in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election on December 19 in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Oct 25 WATCH: Elijah Cummings’ funeral with remembrances from Obama, Clintons The body of congressman and civil rights champion Elijah Cummings returned Friday to the church where he worshipped in his beloved Baltimore for a final farewell. Continue reading
Oct 25 Tulsi Gabbard won’t seek reelection to Congress By Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard says she will focus on her White House bid. Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: Trump honors racing ‘giant’ Penske with Presidential Medal of Freedom By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Trump has focused mostly on sports stars this year when presenting the Medal of Freedom. Continue reading
Oct 24 Watch 7:38 Under pressure to defend Trump, GOP lawmakers decry House impeachment inquiry In the impeachment inquiry roiling Washington, Republican lawmakers are attacking the way their Democratic counterparts are handling critical interviews. Complaints escalated following testimony from the top U.S. diplomat to Ukraine that directly links President Trump to withholding military aid to… Continue watching
Oct 24 Watch 8:08 Closed-door impeachment inquiry to conclude within a couple of weeks, says Rep. Speier Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California sits on the House Intelligence and House Oversight Committees, both of which are involved at this phase of the impeachment inquiry. She joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why congressional interviews so far have been… Continue watching
Oct 24 WATCH: Ocasio-Cortez questioned Zuckerberg about false political ads. Facebook is now defending its policy By David Klepper, Associated Press During a hearing Wednesday, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged that Facebook would "probably" allow candidates to buy ads making false claims about their opponents. Continue reading
Oct 24 Pentagon told impeachment inquiry witness not to testify By Eric Tucker, Associated Press A Defense Department official who testified in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump did so in defiance of the Pentagon, which told her not to cooperate. Continue reading