Feb 26 WATCH: Michael Cohen testifies before Congress In a damning depiction of Donald Trump, the president's former lawyer on Wednesday cast him as a racist and a con man who used his inner circle to cover up politically damaging allegations about sex, and lied throughout the 2016… Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch 6:03 Trump faces challenges on 2 sides, as House pushes resolution and Cohen testifies The House is pushing a resolution to invalidate President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency over illegal immigration. Meanwhile, Trump faced a challenge from the other side of Capitol Hill as his former attorney Michael Cohen testified in a closed… Continue watching
Feb 26 Watch 6:59 What we learned from congressional hearing on family separations Tuesday’s hearing over child separations at the border, held in front of the House Judiciary Committee, elicited heated debates and strong public reactions, as representatives from several government agencies attempted to answer congressional inquiry over the controversial immigration policy. Amna… Continue watching
Feb 26 Watch 7:21 Former NATO secretary general on ‘very serious’ divide between U.S., Europe On Capitol Hill Tuesday, national security experts raised the alarm about authoritarianism's global rise. Among those participating was former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who called Russia and China “hostile geopolitical rivals.” Rasmussen talks to Judy Woodruff about how… Continue watching
Feb 26 One of these states could ratify the Equal Rights Amendment By Alison Thoet Over the years, the debate over the Equal Rights Amendment has turned into a broader culture war clash over gender equality and issues like abortion. Continue reading
Feb 26 Joe Biden says ‘don’t be surprised’ if he runs for president By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press The former vice president says his family supports a campaign, which is important because he has long said that would be a major consideration for him. Continue reading
Feb 26 UN Ambassador Nikki Haley nominated to Boeing board of directors By Associated Press The defense contractor and aircraft manufacturer said Haley will stand for election at its annual shareholder meeting on April 29. Continue reading
Feb 26 North Carolina Republican in disputed Congressional race won’t run again By Emery P. Dalesio, Associated Press Mark Harris said Tuesday he's skipping the upcoming re-do election in North Carolina's 9th congressional district for health reasons. Continue reading
Feb 26 House passes resolution blocking Trump’s emergency order By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press The House of representatives approved the legislation 245 to 182. Continue reading
Feb 26 Pharma executives say they support ban on some anti-competitive practices By Associated Press Some drugmakers have blocked competition for their medications by preventing would-be competitors from obtaining samples of the drugs. Drug executives who testified before Congress Tuesday said they do not use this tactic. Continue reading