Nov 30 Bill on president’s tax returns, voting access will be Democrats’ 1st in the new Congress By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Democrats on Friday unveiled their first bill for the new Congress, a good-government package to limit big money in politics, make it easier for citizens to vote and require presidents to disclose their tax returns. Continue reading
Nov 30 President Trump does not appear to acknowledge Putin, Saudi prince at G-20 summit By Associated Press Trump canceled a formal sit-down with Putin at the summit over Moscow's seizure of Ukrainian vessels. Continue reading
Nov 30 Robert Mueller may press new charges against Trump’s former campaign chairman By Associated Press Paul Manafort is accused of repeatedly lying to investigators even after he agreed to cooperate with the investigation into Russian election interference and possible coordination with Trump associates. Continue reading
Nov 30 Michael Bloomberg’s charity donates $50 million to fight opioid epidemic By Associated Press Bloomberg Philanthropies said over the next three years it will help up to 10 states address the causes of opioid addiction and strengthen prevention and treatment programs. Continue reading
Nov 29 GOP Sen. Scott’s opposition will likely sink Trump judicial nominee By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina announced Thursday that he would not vote for Thomas Farr, joining Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona and 49 Democratic lawmakers in opposing him to fill the nation's longest court vacancy. Continue reading
Nov 29 Watch 9:13 Why Cohen’s new admission is ‘incredibly significant’ for the Mueller investigation Michael Cohen now admits he lied to Congress to obscure contacts with Russia during the presidential campaign. John Yang reports, and Judy Woodruff speaks with Garrett Graff, Wired magazine contributor and author of "The Threat Matrix: Inside Robert Mueller's FBI… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch 7:04 Rep. Swalwell on how House Democrats intend to block Trump’s ‘worst instincts’ In the wake of Michael Cohen’s admission that he lied to Congress about his interactions with Russia, Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., for his reaction and how he hopes the incoming House Democratic majority will help “fill… Continue watching
Nov 29 How Trump’s long quest for a Moscow tower led to Cohen’s guilty plea By Stephen Braun, Bernard Condon, Associated Press Donald Trump for decades dreamed of building a Trump Tower in the heart of Moscow, a plan that flared and fizzled several times over the years, most recently when his presidential campaign was gaining momentum. Continue reading
Nov 29 American life expectancy has dropped again. Here’s why By Laura Santhanam Another drop in U.S. life expectancy is being called a ‘wakeup call’. What’s happening?… Continue reading
Nov 29 Lawmakers call for greater protections for migrant teens in U.S. detention camp By Martha Mendoza, Garance Burke, Associated Press More than 2,300 teens are being held at the remote tent city in Tornillo, Texas, which opened in June. Lawmakers on Thursday called for stricter background checks, more mental health support and a public hearing to further investigate problems. Continue reading