Jan 29 McConnell warns against leaving Syria and Afghanistan ‘too hastily’ By Associated Press The comments appeared to be a pushback against the Trump administration. Continue reading
Jan 29 Stacey Abrams to deliver Democrats’ response to State of the Union By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The role elevates Abrams in Democratic politics after she narrowly lost the Georgia governor's race in November. Continue reading
Jan 29 Border deal doesn’t need word ‘wall,’ House GOP leader McCarthy says By Alan Fram, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The remark by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., came a day before Republican and Democratic congressional bargainers begin meetings aimed at striking a deal on a border security package. Continue reading
Jan 29 Trump friend Roger Stone pleads not guilty in Russia probe case By Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Roger Stone, a longtime adviser and confidant of President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges in the Russia investigation after a publicity-filled few days spent torching the probe as politically motivated. Continue reading
Jan 29 WATCH: Spy agencies doubt North Korea will give up nuclear weapons The hearing is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. ET today. Watch it here. Continue reading
Jan 29 China tells U.S. to stop ‘unreasonable crackdown’ on Huawei By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China called on the U.S. government on Tuesday to "stop the unreasonable crackdown" on Huawei after the United States stepped up pressure on the tech giant by indicting it on charges of stealing technology and violating sanctions on Iran. Continue reading
Jan 29 Most Americans think the nation is on the wrong track, poll shows By Michelle R. Smith, Emily Swanson, Associated Press Seventy percent of Americans say the United states is headed the wrong direction, up from 59 percent in December. Continue reading
Jan 28 Watch 7:50 After shutdown, what’s next for border security negotiations Thousands of federal employees went to work Monday for the first time since before Christmas. The 35-day partial government shutdown ended Friday after President Trump signed an agreement to fund closed government agencies for three weeks, while Congress continues to… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 6:22 Rep says ‘it’s possible’ Democrats would support more than $5.7 billion on border security Lawmakers have three weeks to devise a border security plan that will satisfy President Trump, who threatens to declare a national emergency or shut down the government again if they fail. A bipartisan group of 17 legislators will work to… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 7:55 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on shutdown fallout, 2020 presidential race NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter from the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the resolution of the partial government shutdown, what the latest polls show about support for President Trump, new entrants to the 2020 presidential race… Continue watching