Dec 06 Watch 12:54 Shields and Brooks on impeachment evidence, Pelosi's powerful moment Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including how the first House Judiciary Committee hearing on impeachment affected the case against President Trump, what Trump’s contentious visit… Continue watching
Dec 06 Senators urge Medicare to let seniors to change drug plans over inaccurate info By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Medicare revamped its online plan finder this year and the senators said they've gotten numerous complaints from people in their states about inaccurate information on drug pricing and coverage. Continue reading
Dec 06 Read the White House letter on not participating in the House impeachment hearing In the letter, White House counsel Pat Cipollone accuses House Democrats leading the inquiry of wasting America's time “with this charade.”… Continue reading
Dec 06 What does Deval Patrick believe? Where the candidate stands on 6 issues By Candice Norwood Deval Patrick joined the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential field less than three months before the Iowa caucuses. Continue reading
Dec 06 Push to ratify ERA launched in Utah, eyed in other states By Lindsay Whitehurst, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press A renewed national push to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment has come to conservative Utah, where supporters have launched a long-shot bid to become the tipping point state, despite opposition from the influential Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Continue reading
Dec 06 North Carolina Rep. Holding won't seek 2020 reelection By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press Holding represents a district that was dramatically altered by the state legislature a few weeks ago because state judges ruled it was likely that the previous map was tainted with extreme partisan bias favoring the GOP. Continue reading
Dec 06 House passes bill to restore key parts of Voting Rights Act By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The bill would amend the 1965 law to impose new obligations on states and local jurisdictions, essentially reversing a 2013 Supreme Court decision. Continue reading
Dec 06 Sanders announces $150 billion plan to expand broadband internet access By Associated Press 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders promised to break up and better regulate monopolies he says currently limit internet access to drive up their profits. Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 5:54 Citing 'love for America,' Pelosi formally requests articles of impeachment On Thursday, a day after the House Judiciary Committee heard testimony from four law professors on the legal basis for impeaching President Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi formally requested the committee chair proceed with articles of impeachment. She said "the… Continue watching
Dec 05 Watch 6:18 Of Trump's potentially impeachable conduct, 'the facts are in dispute,' says Collins The House Judiciary Committee held its first impeachment hearing Wednesday, receiving testimony from four legal scholars on the constitutional basis for impeachment. Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., ranking Republican on the committee, is leading his party’s effort to defend President Trump… Continue watching