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
Feb 06 How House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke without saying a word at the State of the Union By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press It was President Donald Trump's first under divided government, with the white-clad House Speaker Nancy Pelosi the backdrop of every word he uttered. Continue reading
Feb 06 Trump’s speech ignored global warming and climate disasters, but Americans are more worried than ever By Nsikan Akpan The PBS NewsHour spoke with energy and climate advocates about how they want Trump and the union to approach these issues in 2019 and beyond. Continue reading
Feb 06 Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring reveals he wore blackface in 1980 By Alan Suderman, Associated Press The revelation further roils the top levels of Virginia government. Continue reading
Feb 06 Trump administration launches campaign to end HIV-AIDS in the U.S. by 2030 By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press President Donald Trump's move is being greeted with a mix of skepticism and cautious optimism by anti-AIDS activists. Continue reading
Feb 06 AP fact check: President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech By Calvin Woodward, Christopher Rugaber, Colleen Long, Associated Press In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump used information selectively in claiming a drop in drug prices not seen in half a century and promised the nation it would see bountiful benefits from a trade deal that… Continue reading