Jul 13 Pence tour of migrant center shows men crowded in cages By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence toured two detention facilities on the Texas border Friday, including a Border Patrol station where hundreds of men were crowded in sweltering cages without cots. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 6:43 Trump administration’s tumultuous week ends with Acosta resignation Labor Sec. Alex Acosta has resigned over criticism of his 2008 prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein for sex crimes. Acosta joined President Trump to make the announcement to reporters, two days after the Cabinet secretary had held a news conference to… Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 5:00 News Wrap: House committees consider delaying Mueller testimony In our news wrap Friday, two House committees are considering delaying the planned testimony of former special counsel Robert Mueller on July 17, saying they want a longer hearing to give lawmakers more time for questioning. Also, the House approved… Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 3:37 Pelosi and Ocasio-Cortez expose Democrats’ big divide House Democrats are battling over their beliefs. A substantial policy divide has opened up between moderates, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and progressives--and it has recently grown personal. On the outs with Pelosi, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar… Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 13:03 Mark Shields and Ramesh Ponnuru on Democratic divisions, citizenship data Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and The National Review’s Ramesh Ponnuru join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest in politics, including brewing tensions between progressive and moderate House Democrats, President Trump’s executive action on acquiring citizenship data, the role of money… Continue watching
Jul 12 House approves 9/11 victims bill, sends it to Senate By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Lawmakers from both parties hailed the House vote, which comes a month after comedian Jon Stewart sharply criticized Congress for failing to act. Continue reading
Jul 12 House votes to limit Trump’s authority to strike Iran By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The measure passed along party lines after a series of votes that pushed it further to the left. Continue reading
Jul 12 WATCH: Trump pushes for NAFTA replacement deal By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump barnstormed for his new trade deal with Mexico and Canada during a visit to Wisconsin on Friday, hoping that its economic impact will help him to retain a battleground state vital to his re-election effort. Continue reading
Jul 12 The Trump administration’s move to shelve a plan aimed at lowering drug prices, explained By Laura Santhanam This week, the Trump administration reversed its position on reforming the drug rebate system. Analysts and advocates say there may be better approaches to lower out-of-pocket costs. Continue reading
Jul 12 Mueller’s congressional testimony could be postponed a week By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The House Judiciary and intelligence committees are considering delaying the July 17 hearing as they negotiate with Mueller's representatives and the Justice Department over the format. Continue reading