Aug 06 FBI and DOJ sued by Peter Strzok, agent who was fired over Trump-related texts By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The complaint, which names as defendants Attorney General William Barr and FBI Director Chris Wray, revisits a political drama that was seized on by conservative critics of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation as proof that the bureau was biased… Continue reading
Aug 06 Trump, Republicans sue California over candidates' tax return law By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The law signed last week by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom requires candidates for president and governor to release five years of tax returns to appear on the state's primary ballot, but the requirement does not extend to the general election. Continue reading
Aug 06 Court reinstates Sarah Palin suit against The New York Times By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A defamation lawsuit Sarah Palin brought against The New York Times was restored by a federal appeals court Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 06 WATCH: After Dayton mass shooting, Ohio governor set to address gun laws By John Seewer, Associated Press Facing pressure to take action after the latest mass shooting in the U.S., Ohio's Republican governor plans to outline his proposals designed to deal with gun violence and mental health. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 6:10 Congressional inaction on gun reform is 'an insult' to shooting victims, says Rep. Ryan Deadly shootings in El Paso and Dayton prompted immediate outcry among candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Several of the contenders denounced President Trump for rhetoric they said foments violence and hatred. One of them, Rep. Tim Ryan, represents… Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch 4:11 What Bill de Blasio would do to counter rise of white supremacy and deadly violence After mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, we examine the threat of domestic terrorism and the nation's gun policy debate. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, one of the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the… Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch 5:44 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's reaction to El Paso and Dayton massacres NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including reaction from Congress and President Trump after another series of mass shootings, how Democratic and Republican views on gun… Continue watching
Aug 05 Man who sent pipe bombs to CNN and Trump critics sentenced to 20 years By Tom Hays, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Cesar Sayoc, the one-time stripper and pizza delivery man from Aventura, Florida, apologized to his victims, saying he was "so very sorry for what I did."… Continue reading
Aug 05 Puerto Rico's high court agrees to hear lawsuit on ousting new governor By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The lawsuit seeks a preliminary injunction ordering Pedro Pierluisi to cease his functions immediately and also asks that the court declare unconstitutional a 2005 law that states a secretary of state does not have to be approved by both House… Continue reading
Aug 05 If Trump wants stronger background checks, Dems say, he should demand gun bill vote By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate GOP leader, Mitch McConnell, is blocking gun safety reforms that more than 90 percent of Americans support. Continue reading