Politics

Puerto Rico, with 3 governors in a week, considers a 4th

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

A day after Puerto Rico got its third governor in less than a week following angry street protests, top officials from new leader Wanda Vázquez's own party talked openly Thursday about their desire to see a fourth take over the…

How states have moved to make gun laws while Congress is deadlocked

By Laura Santhanam

With no shortage of gun law ideas but an absence of national consensus and data, states have stepped up to pass their own. The PBS NewsHour looked into what policies have gained traction.

More than 200 mayors urge Senate to return to Washington for gun bill vote

By Matthew Daly, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The mayors urged the Senate to vote on two House-passed bills expanding background checks for gun sales that passed that chamber earlier this year.

McConnell, GOP senators slow to act on guns despite outcry

By Lisa Mascaro, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is resisting pressure to bring senators back from recess to address gun violence, despite wrenching calls to "do something" in the aftermath of back-to-back mass shootings.

Trump met with mixed reactions during visits to grief-stricken El Paso and Dayton

President Trump traveled to Dayton and El Paso Wednesday in the wake of weekend mass shootings in the two cities. Protesters gathered in both stricken communities before he arrived, while other residents expressed appreciation for his presence. 2020 Democrats, meanwhile,…

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How Tom Steyer would fight climate change, gun violence and corporate corruption

By Judy Woodruff, Kate Grumke

Tom Steyer is a billionaire philanthropist and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Perhaps best known for his efforts to impeach President Trump, Steyer sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss why he believes government in Washington, D.C., is “broken,” how to…

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Wanda Vázquez sworn in as Puerto Rico's governor after court ruling

By Associated Press

Vázquez took the oath of office early Wednesday evening at the Puerto Rican Supreme Court, which earlier in the day ruled that Pedro Pierluisi's swearing in last week was unconstitutional.

House panel sues to force Don McGahn's testimony

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The complaint filed Wednesday seeks to force McGahn to comply with a subpoena and also challenge Trump administration assertions that former White House employees have "absolute immunity" from cooperating with Congress.

Texas governor says 'no red flags' seen in El Paso gunman

By Morgan Lee, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's first calls for action after a gunman in El Paso killed 22 people include cracking down on internet sites used by violent extremists and confronting racism. But the Republican didn't suggest any major gun-control measures.

WATCH: Cummings says leaders must stop 'hateful, incendiary comments'

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, the Democratic chairman of the House Oversight Committee, did not name President Donald Trump in remarks Wednesday, but it was clear whom he was addressing.