Feb 01 Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s 1984 yearbook page features racist imagery By Alan Suderman, Associated Press The Democratic governor released a statement Friday afternoon, acknowledging that it was a photograph of him "in a costume that is clearly racist and offensive," and apologizing for "the hurt that decision caused then and now."… Continue reading
Feb 01 What does Cory Booker believe? Where the candidate stands on 7 issues By Matt Loffman Here's where New Jersey Senator and 2020 White House candidate Cory Booker stands on key issues. Continue reading
Feb 01 Health Secretary Alex Azar unveils plan to revamp prescription drug discounts By Associated Press A day after unveiling the plan as a proposed regulation, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar raised the stakes by calling on Congress to make it law and broaden it to include people covered by employer health insurance, not… Continue reading
Feb 01 Trump confidant Roger Stone due in court for Mueller team’s Russia probe By Eric Tucker, Chad Day, Associated Press Roger Stone faces a status conference in federal court in Washington just three days after he pleaded not guilty to felony charges of witness tampering, obstruction and false statements. Continue reading
Feb 01 National parks still recovering after partial government shutdown By Brady McCombs, Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press Many parks went unstaffed, while others had skeleton crews with local governments and nonprofits contributing money and volunteers. Continue reading
Feb 01 WATCH: Sen. Cory Booker says he will run in 2020 presidential race By Elana Schor, Associated Press The New Jersey Democrat, who is the second black candidate in a primary field that's already historically diverse, delivered his message of unity amid an era marked by bitter political division. Continue reading
Feb 01 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says U.S. plans to withdraw from nuclear treaty with Russia By Laura Santhanam Russia has been in violation of the 1987 treaty for years, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 8:24 Chris Christie on why he would have made a better president than Trump Former Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., was one of many Republican candidates who ran for president in 2016. After pulling out of the race, Christie became a vocal supporter of President Trump, a longtime friend. Christie joins Judy Woodruff to discuss… Continue watching
Jan 31 Watch 7:23 State battles over abortion policy anticipate a post-Roe world Proposed legislation in Virginia that would loosen restrictions on third trimester abortions has sparked outrage among conservatives. Many pro-choice advocates expect the Supreme Court to scale back abortion rights, and states favorable to abortion are preparing. Lisa Desjardins talks to… Continue watching
Jan 31 FEC flags Arizona Sen. McSally for excessive campaign donations By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press The federal agency flagged dozens of contributions to McSally from more than 60 donors that appear to exceed those limits, including one who cut a $10,000 check during the general election alone, according to an analysis of FEC records. Continue reading