Jul 09 Latest 'Obamacare' challenge goes before appeals court in New Orleans By Kevin McGill, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press At issue is whether Congress effectively rendered it unconstitutional in 2017 when it zeroed out the tax imposed on those who chose not to buy insurance. Continue reading
Jul 08 How Trump's environmental record compares to his claims By Kate Grumke President Donald Trump painted himself as a steward of the environment, arguing that his policies promote clean air and water while also helping grow the economy. Continue reading
Jul 08 Watch 3:05 2020 field loses a contender as Swalwell drops out By Yamiche Alcindor As 2020 Democratic presidential candidates campaigned this weekend, issues of racial justice dominated the conversation. Former Vice President Joe Biden apologized for controversial comments about working with segregationists, while several other hopefuls outlined plans to boost the economic position of… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 7:57 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden's outlook, House Democratic divisions NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including former Vice President Joe Biden’s apology for his controversial segregationist comments, how 2020 Democrats are emphasizing opportunity for black… Continue watching
Jul 08 Judge won't toss corruption case against California lawmaker By Julie Watson, Associated Press Rep. Duncan Hunter and his wife were indicted in August on charges they used more than $250,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses ranging from groceries to golf trips and family vacations. Continue reading
Jul 08 Justice Department seeks to halt lawsuit demanding Trump financial documents By Tami Abdollah, Associated Press The DOJ want to stop subpoena requests seeking Trump's business tax returns, and documents from Trump's D.C. and New York hotels, Mar-a-Lago Club and Trump Tower. Continue reading
Jul 08 Pelosi says her remark about Dem freshmen was 'statement of fact' By Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told The New York Times the four freshmen who voted against a border funding bill last month don't have a following. Pelosi now says the four have a public following, but she was talking about their… Continue reading
Jul 08 Religious liberals want to change what it means to be a Christian voter By Daniel Bush Can they help Democrats win in 2020?… Continue reading
Jul 08 Eric Swalwell drops out of 2020 presidential race By Elana Schor, Associated Press Swalwell on Monday became the first major candidate to drop out of the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Continue reading
Jul 08 Trump will 'no longer deal' with UK ambassador after cables called administration 'dysfunctional' By Associated Press The leaked documents were published by the Mail on Sunday, and pointed to stress in the "special relationship" between the U.S. and the U.K. that has held strong since World War II. Continue reading