Sep 18 Trump promotes false video of Rep. Omar By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Wednesday used Twitter to share an edited video made by a conservative comedian that falsely accused Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of dancing and partying last week on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Continue reading
Sep 18 What gun proposals are lawmakers considering as they wait for Trump? By Tess Conciatori Gun safety proposals are circulating on Capitol Hill, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has indicated he won’t put forward a vote on any measure that didn’t have the president’s signoff. Members in both parties are waiting for President Donald… Continue reading
Sep 18 Jimmy Carter jokes that he hopes 'there is an age limit' for the presidency By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Carter didn't tie his comments to any of his fellow Democrats running for president in 2020, but two leading candidates, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, would turn 80 during their terms if elected. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 7:43 Lewandowski frustrates Democrats with short responses in House Judiciary Committee hearing Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Ahead of his appearance, the White House had instructed Lewandowski to discuss only matters covered in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report -- and indeed, Lewandowski… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 9:13 How Texas gun owners feel about background checks, red flag laws By William Brangham, Kate Grumke In the aftermath of recent mass shootings, calls for expanding gun safety regulations have increased. Although some of these ideas are popular among Americans overall, how do gun owners specifically feel about them? William Brangham talks to gun owners in… Continue watching
Sep 17 Trump reveals short list for national security adviser By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday he's considering five people to replace ousted National Security Adviser John Bolton. Continue reading
Sep 17 Gun owners in Texas cast a wary eye on gun control debate By William Brangham, Kate Grumke After a second Texas mass shooting in a single month, gun users from several Texas towns are showing just how nuanced people’s reactions can be. Continue reading
Sep 17 WATCH: Lewandowski said President Trump asked him to urge then-AG Sessions to oversee Russia investigation By Associated Press He said, "I didn't think the president asked me to do anything illegal." Under questioning later by Louisiana Democrat Hank Johnson, Lewandowski confirmed as "accurate" that Trump had asked him to deliver the message. Continue reading
Sep 17 Probe into racist photo in Virginia governor's yearbook cost nearly $368,000 By Associated Press The law firm hired to investigate the photo spent five months conducting interviews, reviewing decades of yearbooks and analyzing news reports. Continue reading
Sep 17 President Trump calls former campaign aide Lewandowski's testimony 'beautiful' By Associated Press Trump tweeted from Air Force One: "Such a beautiful Opening Statement by Corey Lewandowski! Thank you Corey!"… Continue reading