May 30 White House wanted McCain ship ‘out of sight’ during Trump’s visit to Japan By Lolita Baldor, Associated Press During the president's visit to Japan, officials ordered the ship named for the late Sen. John McCain to be 'out of sight,' according to an email first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 5:17 Mueller breaks silence to say report doesn’t clear Trump Special counsel Robert Mueller broke his silence Wednesday about his office’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. In a nine-minute statement, he reiterated that Justice Department policy prohibits charging a sitting president with a crime, and that… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 4:54 After Mueller statement, Trump and House Democrats dig in their heels Special counsel Robert Mueller has finally addressed the findings of his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. What is the political reaction to his remarks at the White House and on Capitol Hill? Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 5:51 Whether Mueller testifies to Congress ‘won’t be his choice,’ says Rep. Connolly After special counsel Robert Mueller spoke out about his investigation, some Democrats felt they had new motivation for impeachment. Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., about Mueller's "consequential" remarks and how they differed from Attorney General William Barr’s,… Continue watching
May 29 Louisiana abortion ban sent to governor’s desk By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press Louisiana lawmakers on Wednesday passed a strict new abortion ban that would prohibit the procedure before some women even know they are pregnant, joining a half-dozen conservative states with similar measures. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 8:58 The ‘key points’ Robert Mueller made in his public appearance Special counsel Robert Mueller made it clear in his Wednesday statement that he wants his team’s lengthy report to speak for itself. NPR’s Carrie Johnson and former Justice Department official John Carlin join Judy Woodruff to revisit key sections of… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 7:38 Will Mueller’s statement change public sentiment about impeachment? Judy Woodruff talks to Chris Buskirk of American Greatness and Kent State University’s Connie Schultz about Robert Mueller’s first public statement in two years and whether it will increase momentum for impeachment, policy plans among 2020 Democratic presidential candidates and… Continue watching
May 29 As Mueller steps aside, Democrats face pressure to tackle impeachment head on By Daniel Bush, Gretchen Frazee Special counsel Robert Mueller's first public statement on the Russia investigation placed the onus on House Democrats to decide what to do next. Continue reading
May 29 McConnell says he’d fill an election-year Supreme Court vacancy, seeming to change tune By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Three years ago, during President Barack Obama's final year in office, Top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell orchestrated a blockade of Obama's choice of Merrick Garland. McConnell said then the choice should be left to voters in an election year. Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: After Mueller’s statement, Pelosi says ‘nothing is off the table’ Pelosi spoke in California after special counsel Robert Mueller indicated Wednesday that it's up to Congress to decide what to do next with his findings. Continue reading