Jun 13 Watch 11:58 Why Trump's view of accepting foreign opposition research is 'textbook illegal' President Trump has caused a new outcry by declaring that he would accept information about a political opponent provided by a foreign government. The admission comes after Robert Mueller warned of significant Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign. Yamiche… Continue watching
Jun 13 Watch 10:14 Beto O'Rourke says Trump administration is gunning for war with Iran By Judy Woodruff, Tess Conciatori Former Texas Rep. Beto O’ Rourke burst onto the national stage when he came close to defeating Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in the 2018 midterms. Now running for the Democratic presidential nomination, O’Rourke is emphasizing his ability to bring together… Continue watching
Jun 13 Democrats announce 20 candidates who made 1st debates By Associated Press Here's who did -- and didn't -- make the cut. Continue reading
Jun 13 WATCH: Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks about leaving the White House By Erica R. Hendry Sanders called her time as press secretary "the honor of a lifetime" and said she will "continue to be one of the most outspoken and loyal supporters of the president and his agenda."… Continue reading
Jun 13 Trump says press secretary Sarah Sanders leaving the White House By Associated Press Sanders will be leaving the White House at the end of June, Trump wrote. Continue reading
Jun 13 Federal agency recommends firing of White House adviser Kellyanne Conway By Associated Press The U.S. Office of Special Counsel, which is unrelated to special counsel Robert Mueller's office, said Conway is a "repeat offender" of the Hatch Act by disparaging Democratic presidential candidates while speaking in her official capacity during television interviews and… Continue reading
Jun 13 House committee votes to extend 9/11 victims fund By Gretchen Frazee The vote advances the bill to the full House and came the day after comedian Jon Stewart sharply criticized lawmakers for failing to ensure the victims' fund does not run out of money. Continue reading
Jun 13 While Trump wages trade war, Pence tries to ease GOP anxiety By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence is on a quiet mission to advance the administration's top legislative priority for the year — the troubled trade deal — and, with it, just maybe hold together the fraying Republican coalition ahead of the next… Continue reading
Jun 13 House panel subpoenas ex-Trump aides Flynn, Gates By Associated Press The House Intelligence Committee has subpoenaed former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn and former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates as part of its investigation into Russian efforts to interfere with the 2016 election. Continue reading
Jun 13 WATCH: 'Deepfakes,' manipulated videos under scrutiny by House committee By Associated Press The hearing comes a day after fake footage of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg spread quickly on Instagram, supposedly gloating over his one-man domination of the world. Continue reading