Apr 29 Watch 7:11 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Booker's background, Biden's launch NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest news in politics, including an interview with 2020 candidate Sen. Cory Booker, current poll numbers, Joe Biden’s entrance into the presidential race… Continue watching
Apr 29 Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to resign May 11 By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Rosenstein's departure had been expected since the confirmation of William Barr as attorney general. The White House nominated a replacement for the department's No. 2 slot weeks ago. Continue reading
Apr 29 Read Rod Rosenstein's full resignation letter By Molly Finnegan Rosenstein, a Trump administration appointee who oversaw special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe at the Justice Department, will step down from his role May 11, according to a resignation letter he submitted Monday. Continue reading
Apr 29 Can you chip in a dollar? 2020 Democrats race for small donors By Jessica Yarvin Democrats led by figures like Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are rejecting corporate PAC money altogether, seizing instead on small dollar donations in a race to the bottom to see who can claim the smallest average donation. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Trump hosts winning Baylor women's basketball team By Associated Press This is the third time the Lady Bears have won the national championship. The team finished the season 37-1. Continue reading
Apr 29 Challenge to Georgia's election system faces first court test By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The lawsuit accuses the secretary of state and election board members of mismanaging the 2018 election in ways that deprived some citizens, particularly low-income people and minorities, of their constitutional right to vote. It seeks substantial reforms and asks that… Continue reading
Apr 29 Some 2020 Democrats work with GOP more than you might think By Elana Schor, Associated Press Despite running on unapologetically liberal platforms, many of the Democrats seeking the 2020 presidential nomination have worked with Republicans on a host of issues. Continue reading
Apr 29 Avenatti to be arraigned on charges of cheating, lying By Amy Taxin, Associated Press The lawyer who represented porn actress Stormy Daniels is facing charges that he stole millions of dollars from clients, cheated on his taxes and lied to investigators. Continue reading
Apr 29 O'Rourke unveils $5 trillion plan to combat climate change By Kathleen Ronayne, Will Weissert, Associated Press The former Texas congressman unveiled his proposal Monday before a tour of California's Yosemite National Park. Continue reading
Apr 29 Barr threatens to skip House hearing on Mueller report By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Barr might not attend a Thursday hearing if committee lawyers seek to question him. Continue reading