Jun 22 AP fact check: The silent partner in Trump's boasts By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Despite assailing his Democratic predecessor for waging a “cruel and heartless war on American energy,” for example, Trump can brag about U.S. energy supremacy thanks to the sector’s growth in the Obama years. Continue reading
Jun 22 Dems' presidential field takes spotlight in South Carolina By Bill Barrow, Meg Kinnard, Will Weissert, Associated Press Almost the entire sprawling Democratic presidential field of more than 20 candidates took the same stage in the South’s first primary state, looking to make connections in a primary battleground that has helped propel the party’s last two nominees. Continue reading
Jun 22 A look at how immigration authorities make arrests By Astrid Galvan, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Immigrant advocates and sympathizers are warning about arrests around the country as early as Sunday. Continue reading
Jun 22 Militia threat shuts down Oregon Statehouse amid walkout By Sarah Zimmerman, Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press The Oregon Capitol will be closed Saturday due to a “possible militia threat” from right-wing protesters as a walkout by Republican lawmakers over landmark climate change legislation drags on. Continue reading
Jun 21 Facing new sexual assault allegation, Trump issues denial By Darlene Superville, Associated Press A New York-based advice columnist claims Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a dressing room at a Manhattan department store in the mid-1990s, according to a first-person account published Friday. Trump said, "I've never met this person in my life."… Continue reading
Jun 21 Watch 5:15 Sen. Risch says he watched Trump 'agonize' over Iran strike President Trump caused a flurry by announcing he canceled a planned military strike on Iran only minutes before it was scheduled to occur. Will the U.S. will be seen as weak or indecisive as a result? Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho,… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 13:28 Shields and Brooks on Trump's Iran decision, Biden segregationist comments Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including President Trump’s response to the conflict with Iran and controversy around former Vice President Joe Biden’s comments about working… Continue watching
Jun 21 WATCH: 2020 Democratic candidates speak at Clyburn's 'World Famous Fish Fry' Almost the entire sprawling Democratic presidential field of more than 20 candidates took the same stage Friday in the South's first primary state, looking to make connections in a primary battleground. Continue reading
Jun 21 Judge orders special prosecutor to examine Jussie Smollett case By Don Babwin, Associated Press The county's state's attorney, Kim Foxx dismissed all charges against actor Jussie Smollett and has been under fire for her handling the investigation. Continue reading
Jun 21 Pelosi says any 'hostilities' with Iran need Congressional approval By Associated Press A spokesman for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she was not given a heads-up about President Trump's planned retaliatory strike against Iran. Continue reading