Nov 28 Divisive race in Mississippi ends with win for GOP Sen. Hyde-Smith By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith returns to Washington as a solidly loyal supporter of President Donald Trump after he stumped for her in a divisive Mississippi runoff shaped by her video-recorded remark about "public hanging."… Continue reading
Nov 28 Manafort’s cooperation with Mueller has dissolved. Now what? By Chad Day, Associated Press Special counsel Robert Mueller loses a witness in his Russia probe. But it's a potentially bigger loss for Paul Manafort come sentencing time. And it raises important questions about the state of the Russia investigation. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 2:57 In first press conference this month, Sanders criticizes GM After General Motors announced impending layoffs and plant closures, President Trump vented his frustration over Twitter and in a wide-ranging interview with the Washington Post, in which he blamed Fed chairman Jay Powell for the auto giant's move. Sarah Sanders… Continue watching
Nov 27 Watch 4:01 Saudi Arabia, criminal justice reform and Mueller top the congressional to-do list As Congress resumed after the Thanksgiving recess, it faced a long list of agenda items to tackle before year's end. Among the priorities are relations with Saudi Arabia, criminal justice reform and the Mueller investigation. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Nov 27 Trump says Putin meeting may be called off over ‘aggression’ against Ukraine By Associated Press In an interview with The Washington Post Tuesday, Trump says he will be receiving a "full report" from his national security team. "That will be very determinative," Trump said. Continue reading
Nov 27 Live: Mississippi Senate runoff election results By Daniel Bush Voters are casting ballots Tuesday in Mississippi’s Senate runoff election. Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is facing off against Democrat Mike Espy. The runoff is the final Senate election of the 2018 midterms. The winner will serve the remaining two years… Continue reading
Nov 27 A case of murder and Native control of lands could have broad implications, justices suggest By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Some justices said they fear a ruling for the Muscogee Creek Nation could have big consequences for criminal cases, but also tax and other regulatory issues on more than 3 million acres of Creek Nation territory, including most of Tulsa,… Continue reading
Nov 27 Mitch McConnell: U.S. must respond to ‘abhorrent’ Khashoggi killing By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says "some kind of response" is needed from the United States for Saudi Arabia's role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and senators are "discussing what the appropriate response would be."… Continue reading
Nov 27 What Congress could accomplish in the lame-duck session By Lisa Desjardins This lame-duck session could potentially be among the most significant policy-wise in recent congressional history. Continue reading
Nov 27 Lawsuit challenging Georgia election process filed by Stacey Abrams-backed group By Kate Brumback, Associated Press In a fiery speech ending her campaign Nov. 16, Stacey Abrams announced that a lawsuit would be filed against Georgia "for the gross mismanagement of this election and to protect future elections from unconstitutional actions."… Continue reading