Politics

NOAA assailed for defending Trump's Hurricane Dorian claim

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Former top officials of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are assailing the agency for undermining its weather forecasters as it defends President Donald Trump's statement from days ago that Hurricane Dorian threatened Alabama. They say NOAA's action…

Shields and Brooks on Democrats' climate plans, Trump's Dorian claim

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including whether Democrats are taking a “politically risky” approach to climate change policy, President Trump’s fixation with Alabama being hit…

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The 4 gun reform ideas getting attention now

By Lisa Desjardins

In the past month, Americans saw three mass shootings in which seven or more people were killed, sparking renewed attention on the issue of gun violence in Washington and around the country.

Pompeo could swing the Kansas Senate race, but will he run?

By John Hanna, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo didn't address speculation that he might run for the Senate in Kansas during a Friday college lecture in his home state, though some who attended left convinced it's still possible.

2020 candidates descend on New Hampshire to woo voters

By Hunter Woodall, Associated Press

So far in the 2020 campaign, the first-in-the-nation primary state has been more of a destination for lower-tier Democratic presidential candidates than for three of its top contenders. That changes Saturday when the 2020 field descends on Manchester for the…

House Democrats probe Pence's stay at Trump resort in Ireland

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform committees are asking for information regarding "multiple efforts" by the president, vice president, and other Trump administration officials to spend taxpayer money at properties owned by Trump.

Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz rules out independent 2020 bid

By Associated Press

"I have concluded that an independent campaign for the White House is not how I can best serve our country at this time," Schultz said in a letter posted on his website.

Behind Trump's 'unprecedented' reallocation of DOD money for border security

President Trump is diverting some money for Defense Department infrastructure to instead construct or repair additional barrier sections on the U.S.-Mexico border. The 127 projects losing funding include Hurricane Maria recovery efforts in Puerto Rico and education and health services…

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