Sep 18 WATCH: Trump calls new border wall a ‘world-class security system’ By Kevin Freking, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The president reveled in details of construction, saying Border Patrol and military officials persuaded him to adopt more expensive designs. "It's the Rolls-Royce version," President Donald Trump said. Continue reading
Sep 18 Column: Studying Elizabeth Warren’s plan to fix Social Security By Philip Moeller Warren’s proposal is based on a lot of solid evidence, writes columnist Philip Moeller, but it also seeks to fix larger-scale problems for which there are no easy solutions. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 6:35 Why Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks revoking emissions standards could be ‘catastrophic’ President Trump has announced that states will no longer be able to set their own fuel mileage and emissions standards, as they previously were empowered to do. California, for example, had an agreement with several automakers for voluntary adherence to… Continue watching
Sep 18 Trump promotes false video of Rep. Omar By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Wednesday used Twitter to share an edited video made by a conservative comedian that falsely accused Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of dancing and partying last week on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Continue reading
Sep 18 What gun proposals are lawmakers considering as they wait for Trump? By Tess Conciatori Gun safety proposals are circulating on Capitol Hill, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has indicated he won’t put forward a vote on any measure that didn’t have the president’s signoff. Members in both parties are waiting for President Donald… Continue reading
Sep 18 Jimmy Carter jokes that he hopes ‘there is an age limit’ for the presidency By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Carter didn't tie his comments to any of his fellow Democrats running for president in 2020, but two leading candidates, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, would turn 80 during their terms if elected. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 7:43 Lewandowski frustrates Democrats with short responses in House Judiciary Committee hearing Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Ahead of his appearance, the White House had instructed Lewandowski to discuss only matters covered in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report -- and indeed, Lewandowski… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 9:13 How Texas gun owners feel about background checks, red flag laws By William Brangham, Kate Grumke In the aftermath of recent mass shootings, calls for expanding gun safety regulations have increased. Although some of these ideas are popular among Americans overall, how do gun owners specifically feel about them? William Brangham talks to gun owners in… Continue watching
Sep 17 Trump reveals short list for national security adviser By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday he's considering five people to replace ousted National Security Adviser John Bolton. Continue reading
Sep 17 Gun owners in Texas cast a wary eye on gun control debate By William Brangham, Kate Grumke After a second Texas mass shooting in a single month, gun users from several Texas towns are showing just how nuanced people’s reactions can be. Continue reading