Feb 07 Trump weighs in on Virginia Democrats’ woes By Associated Press President Donald Trump is accusing Democrats of "killing the Great State of Virginia." Trump was responding to the scandal that has engulfed Virginia's top three elected officials, including Gov. Ralph Northam, whose yearbook featured a racist photo. Continue reading
Feb 07 Democrats speechless as scandal engulfs Virginia’s leaders By Alan Suderman, Associated Press With Virginia's top three elected officials engulfed in scandal, fellow Democrats were rendered practically speechless, uncertain of how to thread their way through the racial and sexual allegations and their tangled political implications. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 1:52 State of the Union reaction splits along familiar party lines The morning after President Trump delivered his second State of the Union speech, the sharp differences in reaction were on display. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised the speech and its calls for unity, while House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 5:18 Putting Trump’s State of the Union statements in context Tuesday's State of the Union was an occasion for both political parties to lay out their priorities and stake out ground for political battles to come. President Trump highlighted his pursuit of a border wall, lowering drug prices, the fight… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 4:41 These domestic priorities top the Democrats’ legislative agenda Tuesday was the first time President Trump addressed a Democratically controlled House in his State of the Union address. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to offer a look at some of their top legislative priorities -- election and government reform,… Continue watching
Feb 06 Woman details sex accusation roiling Virginia politics By Michael Biesecker, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A California woman went public with her sexual assault accusation against Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax on Wednesday, saying in a statement that she repressed the memory for years but came forward in part because of the possibility that Fairfax… Continue reading
Feb 06 WATCH: Trump’s family separation policy under scrutiny in House hearing By Joshua Barajas In the first of three planned congressional hearings, witnesses will testify before the House Energy and Commerce oversight subcommittee on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. EST about the 2,737 migrant children that have been currently identified as having been separated from… Continue reading
Feb 06 Unbowed by Trump’s words, Democrats plan for investigations and legislation By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press "The president should not bring threats to the floor of the House," Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters, rebuking Trump's suggestion in his State of the Union address in the House chamber that the investigations could harm the economy. Continue reading
Feb 06 House Democrats explore how to reduce gun violence By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Democrats have promised action on a range of measures to address gun violence, including expanded background checks for sales and transfers of firearms. Continue reading
Feb 06 WATCH: Trump taps David Malpass to lead World Bank By Associated Press Malpass is a sharp critic of the 189-nation lending institution. Continue reading