Mar 15 Watch 2:35 Big week for O'Rourke and Yang on the campaign trail -- what about Biden? A crowded field of Democratic 2020 presidential candidates now includes former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke, who campaigned in Iowa this week, trying to appeal across party lines. Also in Iowa was entrepreneur Andrew Yang, who just became eligible to participate… Continue watching
Mar 15 Watch 11:59 Shields and Brooks on New Zealand massacre, 2020 Democrats' ideology Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to analyze the week's news, including hate and tragedy in New Zealand, President Trump’s aggressive and “reckless” rhetoric and the latest updates from the field of… Continue watching
Mar 15 WATCH: Trump issues first veto after rebuke of border emergency order By Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Flanked by law enforcement officials as well as the parents of children killed by people in the country illegally, President Donald Trump maintained that he is not through fighting for his signature campaign promise, which stands largely unfulfilled 18 months… Continue reading
Mar 15 U.S. to restrict visas for International Criminal Court staff By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. will revoke or deny visas to ICC personnel who attempt to investigate alleged abuses committed by U.S. forces. Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch 6:57 With blocked emergency declaration, Senate delivers Trump a 'stunning rebuke' The Senate defied President Trump on Thursday, with 12 Republicans helping form a decisive majority to block his declaration of a national emergency over immigration. But the 59-41 vote wasn't a large enough majority to overturn a veto, and Trump… Continue watching
Mar 14 How Trump fits into the history of presidential vetoes By Courtney Vinopal Presidents who have issued a high number of vetoes have often done so in response to pushback from members of Congress, whether it’s within their own party or an opposing party. Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch 1:44 Remembering former Sen. Birch Bayh, champion of Title IX Former Sen. Birch Bayh, who served three terms as an Indiana Democrat, died Thursday at his home in Maryland. Bayh was the primary architect of Title IX, which bars sex discrimination in colleges, and the 25th Amendment, which empowers presidents… Continue watching
Mar 14 House calls for Mueller report to be made public By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The resolution, passed by a 420-0 vote, was a symbolic action designed to pressure Attorney General William Barr into releasing as much information as possible. Continue reading
Mar 14 'Apprentice' contestant's defamation suit against Trump can proceed, court rules By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Citing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling involving President Bill Clinton, the judges said presidents can be sued in state courts over things not related to their official duties. Continue reading
Mar 14 What does Beto O'Rourke believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issues By Lisa Desjardins Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke has joined a crowded Democratic primary field vying to take on President Donald Trump in 2020. Here's where O'Rourke stands on key 2020 issues. Continue reading