Politics

3 things we learned in testimony on family separation under Trump

By Joshua Barajas

A top Department of Health and Human Services official said Thursday he would never support a policy that separates families at the border.

Why some 2020 Democratic contenders are making Puerto Rico an early campaign stop

By Gabriela Martinez

By visiting Puerto Rico and also talking more broadly about cultural diversity, Elizabeth Warren, Julian Castro and other 2020 Democratic contenders have sought to contrast themselves with President Donald Trump and his response to Hurricane Maria.

Virginia political turmoil leads to moment of reckoning for Democrats

With two Virginia state leaders admitting to wearing blackface and another accused of sexual assault, Democrats are debating not only a change in leadership but what their party stands for. Amna Nawaz is joined by Washington Post reporter Eugene Scott…

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Why Democrats say the U.S. needs a Green New Deal to combat climate change

Democrats on Thursday introduced what they are calling the Green New Deal. The plan would require the U.S. government to reduce carbon emissions by overhauling how we get around, how we power our buildings and how we grow our food.

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WATCH: White House launches economic initiative to help women

By Associated Press

Ivanka Trump launched a White House effort aimed at helping 50 million women in the developing world get ahead economically over the next six years.

WATCH: Democrats turn focus to presidential tax returns in House subcommittee hearing

By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press

Watch the House Ways and Means oversight subcommittee hearing on proposed legislation in our video player.

Info on FBI raid of former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to be released, judge says

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

A judge confirmed that federal prosecutors in New York are still investigating campaign finance crimes committed when President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, paid two women to stay silent about alleged affairs with Trump.

Acting AG Whitaker says he won’t testify unless House panel drops subpoena threat

By Associated Press

Matthew Whitaker said in a statement Thursday that the House Judiciary Committee is trying "to create a public spectacle" by authorizing a tentative subpoena for his testimony even though he had already agreed to appear voluntarily.

Senate Judiciary Committee approves nomination of William Barr to be next attorney general

By Associated Press

Barr's nomination will now be considered by the full Senate.

WATCH: Senate panel approves William Barr, Trump’s attorney general nominee

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved William Barr's nomination for attorney general along party lines Thursday, with Republicans praising his credentials and Democrats questioning how transparent he'll be once special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation concludes.