Oct 23 Watch 10:33 Lawmakers grill Zuckerberg on cryptocurrency, false claims in political ads By Courtney Norris Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived on Capitol Hill Wednesday ostensibly to advocate for his company’s proposed new cryptocurrency, Libra -- but he faced intense scrutiny from lawmakers on multiple fronts. Facebook's controversial position of allowing false claims in political ads… Continue watching
Oct 23 Watch 6:36 Michael Bennet on the situation in Syria, American health care and impeachment By Judy Woodruff Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado is one of 18 candidates vying for the Democratic Party’s 2020 presidential nomination. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why he “never would have” pulled U.S. troops out of Syria, how his health care plan… Continue watching
Oct 23 Judge tells State Department to begin producing Ukraine records By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Any release of government documents could shed new light on President Donald Trump's efforts to prod his Ukrainian counterpart to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden, the matter at the heart of the Democrat-led House impeachment inquiry. Continue reading
Oct 23 WATCH: Republicans disrupt closed-door impeachment deposition The GOP maneuver delayed a deposition with Laura Cooper, a senior Defense Department official who oversees Ukraine policy, until midafternoon. The interview began roughly five hours behind schedule, after a security check by Capitol officials. Continue reading
Oct 23 Giuliani associates plead not guilty By Associated Press Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman were arraigned in federal court in Manhattan in a case that's cast a harsh light on the business dealings of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer. Continue reading
Oct 23 LISTEN: Appeals court hears arguments in Trump tax return case By Associated Press The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals did not immediately rule Wednesday, but all three judges greeted a Trump lawyer's claims dismissively. Continue reading
Oct 23 WATCH: Joe Biden says Trump doesn't understand working-class struggles By Bill Barrow, Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press In a 45-minute speech, the former vice president cast President Donald Trump as a charlatan populist whose tax policies and economic stewardship have hurt U.S. workers. Continue reading
Oct 23 A full schedule of Rep. Elijah Cummings' memorial events By Gretchen Frazee The late Rep. Elijah Cummings is being honored at various events in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Oct 23 Former Israeli military chief will try to form a government By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was given the first opportunity to form a government but he failed to build a 61-seat majority. Continue reading
Oct 23 WATCH: Trump promotes support for natural gas industry in Pennsylvania speech By Marc Levy, Darlene Superville, Associated Press As some of his leading Democratic opponents call for a fracking ban, Trump has been eager to cut a contrast, touting his support for a sector he says brings economic benefits to rural pockets and jobs to construction union workers. Continue reading