Dec 17 Watch 7:33 Rep. Jason Crow on putting politics aside when it comes to impeaching Trump The House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on whether to impeach President Trump. Particularly for moderate Democrats in vulnerable congressional districts, the decision of whether to support impeachment could come at a significant political cost. Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., joins… Continue watching
Dec 17 What 2020 Democratic presidential candidates believe: Social issues By Candice Norwood From gun reform to abortion access, the 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls are weighing in on some of the country's most contentious social issues. Here's where the seven candidates participating in the PBS Newshour/POLITICO Democratic debate stand. Joe Biden… Continue reading
Dec 17 Doctor's report calls 77-year-old Biden 'healthy, vigorous' By Lauran Neergaard, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Dr. Kevin O'Connor, who has been Biden's primary care physician since 2009, writes in a three-page note that the Democratic presidential candidate is in overall good shape — he’s trim, exercises and keeps his cholesterol at healthy levels with the… Continue reading
Dec 17 Bill to raise tobacco age has unlikely allies: Altria, Juul By Matthew Perrone, Richard Lardner, Associated Press Congress is moving to pass the biggest new sales restrictions on tobacco products in more than a decade, with support from two unlikely backers: Marlboro-cigarette maker Altria and vaping giant Juul Labs. Continue reading
Dec 17 Some popular tax breaks renewed in big government funding bill By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press A raft of expired and expiring tax breaks, including deductions for mortgage insurance premiums, college tuition and large medical bills, would be renewed under a massive government-wide funding bill approved by the Democratic-controlled House. Continue reading
Dec 17 House passes $1.4 trillion federal spending bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The House first passed a measure funding domestic programs on a 297-120 vote. But one-third of the Democrats defected on a 280-138 vote on the second bill, which funds the military and the Department of Homeland Security, mostly because it… Continue reading
Dec 17 WATCH: Rep. Collins' opening statement in House Rules impeachment meeting By Gretchen Frazee Collins criticized the way Democrats have handled the impeachment proceedings. “What’s up is down and what’s down is up,” Collins said. “We’re more Alice in Wonderland than we are House of Representatives.”… Continue reading
Dec 17 WATCH: Rep. Raskin's opening statement in House Rules impeachment meeting By Joshua Barajas Rep. Jamie Raskin, who appeared in place of House Judiciary chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler described Trump as a "sitting president who behaves like a king and tramples the rule of law."… Continue reading
Dec 17 What to expect at the sixth Democratic debate By Daniel Bush Ahead of the final Democratic primary debate of 2019, voters still seem uncertain about whether a progressive or moderate candidate stands the best chance of beating President Donald Trump in 2020. Divides over age, race and gender remain. Continue reading
Dec 17 WATCH: Rep. Cole's opening statement in House Rules impeachment meeting By Gretchen Frazee Cole criticized Democrats for holding an impeachment vote less than a year before a presidential election. Continue reading