Feb 28 Watch 7:29 The ‘stunning’ details Cohen offered about Trump’s business During a public hearing before the House Oversight Committee, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen discussed the president’s personal, political and financial affairs. William Brangham talks to The Washington Post’s David Fahrenthold and Andrea Bernstein, co-host of the podcast "Trump, Inc.,"… Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch 4:05 Unprecedented Netanyahu indictment roils Israeli election Israel’s attorney general has recommended indictment for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegations of corruption. But Netanyahu is denying the accusations and characterizing the move as a political tactic timed to diminish his prospects in an upcoming election, which could… Continue watching
Feb 28 Bill lengthening gun background checks passed by House By Associated Press Capping two days of action on gun control, the House has passed legislation to allow a review period of up to 10 days for background checks on firearms purchases. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 4:57 How the House passed the first major gun bill in a generation The House has passed its first major gun control legislation in decades, as the Democratic majority sends two bills related to background checks for gun buyers on to the Senate. A Republican majority there is unlikely to approve either measure,… Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch 8:21 Why these House Democrats think Medicare for All is the best path for U.S. health care In the U.S., health care costs continue to rise, insurance is more difficult to obtain and millions lack access to care entirely. As a result, some House Democrats want to implement a single-payer, universal coverage system in which all costs… Continue watching
Feb 28 4 senators push resolution to halt Trump’s border emergency By Alan Fram, David Sharp, Associated Press A small bipartisan group of senators planned to introduce a resolution Thursday aimed at blocking President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency to finance additional miles of barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Feb 28 Virginia first lady expresses regret after complaint of racially insensitive tour By Associated Press The mother of eighth-grader says Pam Northam singled out African-American students when passing out cotton and discussing the horrors of slavery during a tour of the governor's mansion. Northam's office said the first lady did not single anyone out. Continue reading
Feb 28 Senate confirms acting EPA chief Andrew Wheeler for permanent role By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Senate confirmed former coal industry lobbyist Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, despite concerns by Democrats and one Republican about regulatory rollbacks he's made in eight months as the agency's acting chief. Continue reading
Feb 28 Donald Trump said he believes Kim Jong Un played no role in death of Otto Warmbier By Associated Press The University of Virginia student had been visiting North Korea with a tour group when he was detained. A court there sentenced him to 15 years of hard labor for the alleged offense. Continue reading
Feb 28 Michael Cohen to testify behind closed doors on Capitol Hill Thursday By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A day after publicly testifying before the House's oversight committee, Michael Cohen returned Thursday to Capitol Hill, this time to testify behind closed doors to the House intelligence committee. Continue reading