Jun 25 Robert Mueller agrees to testify before Congress on Russia probe By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Mueller is expected to testify publicly before the House Judiciary and intelligence committees on July 17. Continue reading
Jun 25 Watch 8:39 How political instability is making U.S. immigration situation worse The U.S.-Mexico border continues to drive political turmoil. After reports of miserable conditions for detained migrant children, John Sanders, acting head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, resigned. Meanwhile, Congress is scrambling to reach a border funding deal. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Jun 25 The risks of standing out at the 2020 Democratic debates By Jessica Yarvin The key moments -- good and bad -- will play on for days after the broadcast goes off air. Continue reading
Jun 25 Watch 6:15 Why the latest assault allegation against Trump hasn’t gotten more attention Recently, another woman stepped forward to credibly accuse President Trump of a forcible, violent sexual assault -- one that meets the legal definition of rape. Why hasn’t there been any political fallout, or even much discussion of the allegations made… Continue watching
Jun 25 House appears set to pass emergency funding bill for migrants By Alan Fram, Associated Press Lawmakers are seeking to pass a $4.5 billion emergency funding bill to address the humanitarian crisis involving the thousands of migrant families detained after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Jun 25 The Ocasio-Cortez and Cheney dispute over ‘concentration camps,’ explained By Gretchen Frazee Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently called the migrant detention facilities on the U.S.-Mexico border "concentration camps." Rep. Liz Cheney, the No. 3 House Republican, has called on her to apologize for the remarks. Continue reading
Jun 25 2020 hopeful Elizabeth Warren launches election security plan By Elana Schor, Associated Press This is Warren's latest in a series of hefty policy proposals — which have become a trademark as she climbs in the Democratic 2020 presidential primary polls. Continue reading
Jun 25 Acting Customs and Border Protection chief resigns amid migrant detention outrage By Associated Press Lawyers who visited CBP facilities last week described squalid conditions: inadequate food, lack of medical care, and children trying to care for toddlers. Continue reading
Jun 25 First lady’s spokeswoman to be White House press secretary By Associated Press Stephanie Grisham, who has been with the Trumps since 2015, will also take on the role of White House communications director. Continue reading
Jun 25 U.S. kicks off workshop for Palestinian economic development By Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is starting the two-day workshop in Bahrain with a speech to Arab finance ministers and private sector business executives. Continue reading