Apr 08 WATCH: House Judiciary Committee looks at hate crimes, white nationalism and tech By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The Judiciary Committee hearing at 10 a.m. Tuesday follows a series of violent incidents fueled in part by online communication. Watch live in our player. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 7:56 Why Trump decided Nielsen wasn’t tough enough on immigration On Sunday, President Trump announced the resignation of Homeland Security Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen, who reportedly was forced to step down amid Trump’s growing frustration with the growing number of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Amna Nawaz reports and joins Judy… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 5:48 Nielsen ‘failed’ as head of Homeland Security, Rep. Bennie Thompson says The tenure of outgoing Homeland Security Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen was rife with controversy, from the separation of migrant children and parents to the attempt to keep asylum seekers in Mexico while their cases are processed. Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 4:33 The Trump administration’s unprecedented move on Iran By Nick Schifrin The Trump administration designated Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a foreign terrorist organization Monday, with the goal of rendering the IRGC “radioactive” to other countries and organizations. The unprecedented move represents one more step in the administration's ongoing “maximum pressure” campaign… Continue watching
Apr 08 LGBTQ donors helping Pete Buttigieg defy 2020 expectations By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Money has come from grassroots supporters and big-dollar donors who hope Buttigieg will make history — or at least the summer debate stage. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 2:50 Growing 2020 Democratic field emphasizes unity, inclusion In a growing 2020 Democratic field, candidates are crisscrossing the nation to pitch themselves as capable of defeating President Trump. The resignation of Homeland Security Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen and Trump’s fiery rhetoric on asylum seekers gave them plenty to talk… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 7:36 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Buttigieg’s values, Trump’s immigration strategy NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including Pete Buttigieg’s headline-making remarks on his religion and homosexuality, "revolution" vs. "restoration" within the 2020 field, the ouster of… Continue watching
Apr 08 Read Barr’s prepared remarks for House budget hearing (Mueller isn’t mentioned) By Erica R. Hendry At Tuesday’s hearing, U.S. Attorney General William Barr will instead focus on combating violent crime, enforcing and improving immigration laws, and the opioid crisis, according to his prepared remarks. Continue reading
Apr 08 What does Tim Ryan believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issues By Alexandra D'Elia A look at where the nine-term Democratic congressman from Ohio stands on the issues. Continue reading
Apr 08 Who is Kevin McAleenan, acting head of Homeland Security? By Gretchen Frazee U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner Kevin McAleenan will take over for Kirstjen Nielsen when she steps down from her post Wednesday. Continue reading