Jul 26 2020 tests whether Democrats can rely on a multiracial coalition By Nicholas Riccardi, Errin Haines Whack, Associated Press Black voters are the Democratic Party's most loyal voting bloc, but nationally, the African American turnout rate dropped 7 percentage points in 2016 from its record high during Obama's 2012 reelection. Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: Patients affected by rising drug prices testified before House committee By Laura Santhanam The hearing on Capitol Hill comes at a time when the Trump administration has made a push to reduce drug prices and the cost of healthcare overall. Continue reading
Jul 25 Senate report: all 50 states were targeted by Russian interference ahead of 2016 elections By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday blocked a House-passed bill that would authorize $775 million to beef up state election systems. GOP leaders made the case that the Trump administration has already made great strides in protecting the vote… Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 6:28 The 3 key points Rep. Jeffries took away from Mueller’s testimony The Wednesday testimony of former special counsel Robert Mueller disappointed some House Democrats. In the aftermath, they are considering options -- and remain divided on impeachment. New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, talks to Judy… Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 6:40 How Rep. Collins interpreted what Mueller told Congress With Robert Mueller’s long-awaited appearance before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees concluded, we hear a Republican perspective on his testimony. Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, talks to Judy Woodruff about why he thinks… Continue watching
Jul 25 House passes bipartisan budget and debt deal By Associated Press A hard-won, bipartisan budget and debt compromise between President Donald Trump and Speaker Nancy Pelosi has easily passed the Democratic-controlled House. Continue reading
Jul 25 Mueller’s testimony is over. But Democrats are still pursuing these other witnesses By Geoffrey Lou Guray In the 98 days since Robert Mueller’s report became public, the House Democrats scrutinizing his findings have hit roadblock after roadblock, stymied by witnesses who refused to testify and a White House unwilling to turn over key documents. Democrats finally… Continue reading
Jul 25 WATCH: House panel backs subpoenas for Ivanka, Jared private emails Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, the panel's chairman, said the committee has obtained "direct evidence" that the president's daughter, Ivanka, Jared Kushner and other top aides were using personal accounts for official business in violation of federal law and White… Continue reading
Jul 25 Mueller’s testimony divides Congress on need to strengthen election security By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Former special counsel Robert Mueller's warning that Russian interference is still happening "as we sit" is putting pressure on Republican leaders in Congress to join Democrats in passing additional election security legislation. Continue reading
Jul 25 Altered presidential seal showed eagle with golf clubs at Trump speech By Associated Press A White House spokesman says officials "never saw the seal" before it was projected on a screen behind President Donald Trump as he was introduced at Turning Point USA's teen summit on Tuesday. Continue reading