Apr 30 WATCH: Democrats say Trump agreed to spend $2 trillion on infrastructure Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the two sides agreed that infrastructure investments create jobs and make the United States more competitive economically with the rest of the world. Most importantly, Schumer said, "we agreed on a number."… Continue reading
Apr 30 DHS chief says White House will ask for more border funds By Associated Press Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan says the department is running out of money amid the crush of migrants crossing the Southern border. He says the White House will send a supplemental request for more funds. Continue reading
Apr 30 Trump sues banks to try to block House subpoenas for records By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press President Donald Trump, his family and the Trump Organization filed a lawsuit against Deutsche Bank and Capital One in an attempt to block congressional subpoenas seeking their banking and financial records. Continue reading
Apr 30 Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams won't run for Senate in 2020 By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams says she will not run for a U.S. Senate seat in 2020, dimming her party's hopes of a Senate majority and renewing speculation about her political future after last year's unsuccessful run for governor. Continue reading
Apr 29 Watch 3:10 Across the country, 2020 Democrats appeal to working-class voters On the 2020 presidential campaign trail, former Vice President Joe Biden gave his first speech as an official candidate, attempting to appeal to frustrated swing voters and contrast himself with President Trump. Meanwhile, an assortment of other candidates appeared at… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch 8:00 How Cory Booker sees himself standing out from the crowded 2020 field By Judy Woodruff, Matt Loffman Sen. Cory Booker is just one of 20 Democratic presidential candidates so far. How does he distinguish himself from his robust competition? Judy Woodruff sits down with Booker to discuss his combination of executive and legislative political experience, being pragmatic… Continue watching
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