Apr 03 Watch 13:36 What controversy around Biden’s behavior says about shifting social norms The past behavior of former Vice President Joe Biden toward women has sparked conversation around the boundaries governing physical contact and consent. Biden has said that norms have evolved since he entered the public sphere. To discuss how that may… Continue watching
Apr 03 Baltimore mayor takes leave of absence amid book sales scandal By David McFadden, Associated Press Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has come under scrutiny for selling her obscure books to a hospital network she once helped oversee. Continue reading
Apr 03 Biden vows to be more mindful of ‘respecting personal space’ By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press These are the former vice president's first public remarks since former Nevada politician Lucy Flores wrote in New York Magazine on Friday that Biden approached her from behind and kissed the back of her head in 2014. Continue reading
Apr 03 Senate GOP to change debate time rules on Trump nominees By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The proposed rules change would limit debate on most nominees to two hours instead of the 30 hours now required. Cabinet secretaries, Supreme Court nominations, and appeals court judges would be exempted from the new rules. Continue reading
Apr 03 What do Democratic candidates need to make the first 2020 debates? By Alexandra D'Elia A wide spectrum of Democratic 2020 candidates face two relatively narrow metrics to qualify for the first two primary debates. Continue reading
Apr 03 Beto O’Rourke fundraising remains strong, with $9.4 million in 18 days By Associated Press The ex-Texas congressman didn't release his total number of contributions but announced Wednesday that 98 percent of his donations were less than $200 and 99 percent came online. Continue reading
Apr 03 Arrest renews security concerns at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago By Jonathan Lemire, Colleen Long, Terry Spencer, Associated Press Democrats have requested the FBI investigate security vulnerabilities after a woman carrying two Chinese passports and a device containing computer malware was arrested at Mar-a-Lago. Continue reading
Apr 03 Trump says he never expected health care vote before 2020 election By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press First Trump said it was his choice to push off the health care votes. Then he said he never planned for there to be any votes at all until after 2020. Continue reading
Apr 03 WATCH: NATO Secretary General addresses joint session of Congress The head of NATO used an unprecedented address to Congress, marking 70 years since the alliance's founding charter was signed in Washington, to make a pitch for unity at a time of trans-Atlantic tension. Continue reading
Apr 03 WATCH: House Judiciary Committee approves subpoenas for Mueller report By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The committee voted 24-17 to give Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., permission to issue subpoenas to the Justice Department for the final report on the Russia investigation. Continue reading