Jun 18 Watch 2:49 Why Europe is caught in the middle of U.S.-Iran tensions Although tensions between the U.S. and Iran are high, officials from both countries insist they don't want a military confrontation. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will resist sanctions but not wage war, while Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 6:25 Tim Kaine on Shanahan allegations, Mark Esper and tensions with Iran President Trump announced Tuesday that Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan will not seek confirmation for the permanent version of the role. Reports then surfaced about possible incidents of domestic violence in Shanahan’s past. Judy Woodruff talks to Sen. Tim… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 5:07 With Florida rally, Trump aims for a 2020 campaign 'reset' By Yamiche Alcindor Ahead of a Florida rally President Trump is calling the kickoff for his 2020 reelection campaign, live music, food trucks and Trump swag adjoined Orlando’s Amway Center. Some supporters waited in line overnight to get into the event. Meanwhile, undocumented… Continue watching
Jun 18 Shanahan drops bid to lead Pentagon, citing 'painful' past By Lolita Baldor, Associated Press After months of unexplained delays, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan stepped down Tuesday before his formal nomination ever went to the Senate, citing a family situation that would hurt his children and reopen "wounds we have worked years to heal."… Continue reading
Jun 18 Trump says Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan withdraws his nomination By Molly Finnegan "Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan, who has done a wonderful job, has decided not to go forward with his confirmation process so that he can devote more time to his family," President Trump wrote on Twitter. Continue reading
Jun 18 U.S. sending troops to Mideast amid Gulf tensions over Iran By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The U.S. is sending 1,000 more troops to the Middle East as tensions in the Persian Gulf mounted Tuesday over Iran's announcement it will not comply with the international agreement that keeps it from making nuclear weapons. At the same… Continue reading
Jun 18 Trump threatens to deport millions beginning next week By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump is threatening to remove millions of people living in the country illegally on the eve of formally announcing his re-election bid. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watchdog to investigate whether Interior Department moves on Utah monument were illegal By Brady McCombs, Associated Press The Government Accountability Office will investigate whether the U.S. Interior Department broke the law by making plans to open lands cut from a Utah national monument by President Donald Trump to leasing for oil, gas and coal development, a pair… Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 2:36 Across the country, 2020 Democrats focus on race and poverty By Yamiche Alcindor Several candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination appeared at a forum in Washington, D.C., on Monday, to discuss issues of poverty, race and inequality. Raising the minimum wage was a high-profile topic there, as well as at other campaign… Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 8:46 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump campaign kickoff, Democratic debates NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s Tuesday rally in Florida, campaign stops and strategy among 2020 Democrats and what to expect from the… Continue watching