Feb 05 Watch 5:51 Clyburn sees hope for bipartisanship on border security, infrastructure Before President Trump’s State of the Union address, the third-ranking Democrat in the House says he thinks there is common ground to be had on border security. Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss what priorities both parties… Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch 7:30 Will Trump turn State of the Union unity talk into action? The political battle lines are drawn ahead of President Trump’s 2019 State of the Union address. For perspective on the run-up to the big address from opposite sides of the American political spectrum, Judy Woodruff talks to Chris Buskirk, editor… Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch 3:55 Can a State of the Union address ease tensions in Washington? How will President Trump's 2019 State of the Union address fit into American history? And can the president’s annual speech change the dynamics on Capitol Hill? Presidential historian Michael Beschloss joins Judy Woodruff to put this moment of political division… Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch 6:33 Perdue: Split Congress has ‘historic opportunity’ to make big deals Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., says President Trump is “a dealmaker first and last,” and that Americans can expect to hear a more conciliatory tone at the State of the Union on Tuesday despite the impasse over a southern border wall. Continue watching
Feb 05 What to watch for in Trump’s 2019 State of the Union address By Lisa Desjardins Here's what makes this address different from past years. Continue reading
Feb 05 House panel to vote on subpoena for acting attorney general By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., head of the House Judiciary Committee, says he is holding the vote "in an abundance of caution" to ensure that Whitaker appears and "answers our questions cleanly."… Continue reading
Feb 05 Nomination of acting EPA head Wheeler moves to full Senate vote By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted 11-10 along party lines Tuesday to approve President Donald Trump's nomination of Wheeler as EPA administrator. Continue reading
Feb 05 Trump expected to tap critic of the World Bank to lead it By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Malpass would succeed Jim Yong Kim, who announced in January that he is stepping down three years before his term was set to expire. Continue reading
Feb 05 Judicial nominee to replace Kavanaugh draws scrutiny for comments on date rape By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Neomi Rao suggested that intoxicated women were partly responsible for date rape. Continue reading
Feb 05 Trump to call for optimism, unity in State of the Union By Julie Pace, Associated Press The president is expected to use the moment to attempt a reset after two years of bitter partisanship and deeply personal attacks. Continue reading