Jun 12 Trump asserts executive privilege over documents in 2020 census fight By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The Justice Department says President Donald Trump is asserting executive privilege over documents in a fight over a 2020 census question that would ask about citizenship. Continue reading
Jun 12 Harris says as president she would pursue Trump obstruction case By Associated Press The presidential candidate said if Trump isn't impeached and she wins the White House, the Justice Department should purse an obstruction case based on the findings from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. Continue reading
Jun 12 Trump Jr. says he offered ‘final clarity’ in Senate Intelligence testimony By Mary Clare Jalonick, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Donald Trump Jr. said he was happy to clarify answers from an interview with the panel's staff in 2017, but told reporters, "I don't think I changed any of what I said because there was nothing to change."… Continue reading
Jun 12 WATCH: Former FBI officials say Russian meddling used textbook tricks of Kremlin spycraft By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press At the House Intelligence Committee hearing, Robert Anderson and Stephanie Douglas highlighted aspects of the Mueller report they said showed Russian efforts to screen and test Trump campaign associates in hopes of maximizing their chances of getting what they wanted. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch 6:42 News Wrap: House votes to let committees sue over subpoenas In our Tuesday news wrap, the House voted to let committees sue agencies and witnesses who defy subpoenas, such as Attorney General William Barr and former White House counsel Don McGahn. Meanwhile, President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 4:15 Where do House Democrats stand on impeachment? Congressional Democrats remain conflicted about whether to pursue impeachment against President Trump. When asked about her plans investigating the president, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi responded that “what we’re doing is winning in court.” Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 8:08 Why Seth Moulton thinks impeachment is the right thing to do By Judy Woodruff, Saher Khan Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., is a former Marine who served four tours of duty in Iraq. Now a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, he's emphasizing his military service and national security credentials as he faces off against other… Continue watching
Jun 11 House committee to move quickly on McGahn subpoena fight By Associated Press The House voted Tuesday to make it easier to file lawsuits against witnesses who defy subpoenas, which includes former White House Counsel Don McGahn. Continue reading
Jun 11 House authorizes lawsuits against Barr, McGahn to enforce subpoenas By Associated Press Tuesday's vote reflects an evolving strategy for Democrats, who have moved toward lawsuits and away from criminal contempt as they investigate President Donald Trump and his administration. Continue reading
Jun 11 Kansas Democrats are planning ranked-choice voting for presidential primary By John Hanna, Associated Press The party is moving away from its more traditional caucuses, trying ranked-choice voting and allowing mail ballots to boost participation. Continue reading