Nov 08 Anonymous book describes Trump as volatile and incompetent By Associated Press The book describes racist and misogynist behind-the-scenes statements by Trump and says he "stumbles, slurs, gets confused, is easily irritated, and has trouble synthesizing information."… Continue reading
Nov 07 'Here's the Deal' with the government response to coronavirus. Subscribe to our newsletter By PBS NewsHour Subscribe to our “Here’s the Deal” newsletter for regular, easy-to-digest reporting on coronavirus relief efforts and the latest on the 2020 race from Lisa Desjardins and the entire PBS NewsHour politics team. Continue reading
Nov 07 Jeff Sessions announces bid to retake former Senate seat By Alan Fram, Kim Chandler, Associated Press It's already clear that President Donald Trump's enmity toward Sessions, along with an established field of competitors, means he'll have to battle his way to the Republican nomination. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 6:20 What diplomat George Kent said about Rudy Giuliani -- and Hunter Biden In his impeachment inquiry testimony, career State Department official George Kent alleged that Rudy Giuliani, President Trump’s personal attorney, sought to manipulate U.S. policy on Ukraine and oust former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch. Kent also said he had expressed concern over… Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch 9:34 Why Jane Fonda is putting herself on the line to fight climate change By Judy Woodruff, Anne Azzi Davenport Jane Fonda has been a household name for decades due to her prolific acting career, both on-screen and on stage. She has also drawn sustained attention for her enduring — and sometimes controversial — activism. Judy Woodruff sits down with… Continue watching
Nov 07 Michael Bloomberg reconsiders running for president in 2020 By Julie Pace, Associated Press Michael Bloomberg is expected to file to get on the ballot in Alabama's presidential primary, although an aide says the former mayor has not made a final decision on whether to run. Continue reading
Nov 07 Some in Kentucky GOP warn Bevin against election challenge By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Gov. Matt Bevin trails by more than 5,000 votes to Democrat Andy Beshear, out of more than 1.4 million cast. Continue reading
Nov 07 Kent testified he was told to 'lay low' on Ukraine policy, transcript shows By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Associated Press George Kent, a career official at the State Department, also raised concerns about the Trump administration's recall of its Ukraine ambassador, Marie Yovanovitch. Continue reading
Nov 07 Read George Kent's full testimony in the impeachment inquiry By Gretchen Frazee Kent, who oversees U.S. policy for several nations, told lawmakers last month that he was sidelined from handling decisions relating to Ukraine after a May meeting with Trump and other officials. Continue reading
Nov 07 Judge orders Trump to pay $2 million for misusing his charitable foundation By Associated Press New York's attorney general filed a lawsuit last year alleging Trump and his family illegally operated the foundation as an extension of his businesses and his presidential campaign. Continue reading