Jun 06 Watch 6:39 How 2020 Democrats plan to address climate change In a year when floods, hurricanes and wildfires have devastated parts of the United States, climate change has been polling as a top issue in the 2020 Democratic primaries. All 23 of the party’s current candidates agree that this global… Continue watching
Jun 06 Watch 7:38 Why Marianne Williamson thinks she can defeat Trump By Judy Woodruff, Alexandra D'Elia Marianne Williamson doesn’t have experience holding elected office, but the activist and author is running for president anyway. According to her, what Democrats need to defeat President Trump in 2020 is someone who can reach the American people not just… Continue watching
Jun 06 Watch 5:42 Mueller's obstruction of justice probe on Trump, explained In the Mueller report's second volume, the special counsel lays out 10 incidents of potential obstruction of justice by President Trump. In each, Mueller identifies the obstructive action, what it obstructed and what the president’s intent was in performing it. Continue watching
Jun 06 Democratic primary debate rules fair despite candidate complaints, DNC chairman says By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Amid criticism of Democratic National Committee debate rules for the 2020 election, Chairman Tom Perez on Thursday defended his decisions to raise the qualifying threshold for later debates and to reject the idea of one-issue debates, even for matters as… Continue reading
Jun 06 Pence says Mexico tariffs still set for Monday By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence says the U.S. is "encouraged" by Mexico's latest proposals to head off U.S. tariffs by stepping up efforts to halt illegal immigration over the southern border. Continue reading
Jun 06 Democrats unveil new strategy in subpoena battles with Trump By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press A resolution unveiled Thursday would authorize contempt cases against Attorney General William Barr and former White House counsel Donald McGahn for failing to comply with subpoenas. Continue reading
Jun 06 Trump signs long-delayed $19 billion disaster aid bill By Associated Press The bill languished for months amid disputes over President Donald Trump's demand for border funding, as well as additional aid for Puerto Rico, which he opposed. Continue reading
Jun 06 Putin claims Russia hasn't meddled in U.S. elections, despite evidence of influence campaign By Gary Pruitt, Associated Press Speaking in response to a question from The Associated Press during a meeting with international news agencies in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that "we didn't meddle, we aren't meddling and we will not meddle in any elections."… Continue reading
Jun 06 WATCH: Meeting Trump, Macron says they are working together to 'preserve democracy' French President Emmanuel Macron said France and the U.S. continue to work together to "preserve democracy and freedom" around the world. Continue reading
Jun 06 Tick tock goes the political clock as Democrats weigh impeachment By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press There's increasing pressure on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to at least start an impeachment inquiry into whether Trump obstructed special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. Continue reading