Jul 26 Americans are divided on federal executions. Why is the Trump administration bringing them back? By Laura Santhanam The expected executions, scheduled for this winter, would be the first time the federal government has executed anyone in 16 years. Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: Mueller's full testimony before the House Judiciary Committee By Gretchen Frazee Former special counsel Robert Mueller testified for several hours before the House Judiciary Committee on July 24, answering lawmakers’ questions about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Continue reading
Jul 26 U.S. presses WTO to stop lenient trade treatment of China By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press In a memo, Trump directed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to "use all available means" to get the WTO to prevent countries from claiming developing country status if their economic strength means they don't need beneficial treatment. Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: Nadler says House panel asked court for Mueller grand jury material By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The panel is also expected to file a lawsuit next week to try to enforce a subpoena against former White House counsel Donald McGahn, a key Mueller witness, if he doesn't comply before then. Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: Pelosi downplays differences with Ocasio-Cortez after talk By Associated Press "In our caucus we have our differences. Respect that instead of making a big issue of it," Pelosi told reporters. Continue reading
Jul 26 Swedish court documents unveil details of A$AP Rocky case By Jari Tanner, Associated Press American rapper A$AP Rocky and two other men have been charged for allegedly assaulting a man in central Stockholm on June 30. Continue reading
Jul 26 2020 tests whether Democrats can rely on a multiracial coalition By Nicholas Riccardi, Errin Haines Whack, Associated Press Black voters are the Democratic Party's most loyal voting bloc, but nationally, the African American turnout rate dropped 7 percentage points in 2016 from its record high during Obama's 2012 reelection. Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: Patients affected by rising drug prices testified before House committee By Laura Santhanam The hearing on Capitol Hill comes at a time when the Trump administration has made a push to reduce drug prices and the cost of healthcare overall. Continue reading
Jul 25 Senate report: all 50 states were targeted by Russian interference ahead of 2016 elections By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday blocked a House-passed bill that would authorize $775 million to beef up state election systems. GOP leaders made the case that the Trump administration has already made great strides in protecting the vote… Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 6:28 The 3 key points Rep. Jeffries took away from Mueller's testimony The Wednesday testimony of former special counsel Robert Mueller disappointed some House Democrats. In the aftermath, they are considering options -- and remain divided on impeachment. New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, talks to Judy… Continue watching