Feb 08 AP fact check: Trump plays on immigration myths By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump has long railed against immigration as a scourge on the economy and national security. Along those lines, here are some fundamental myths about U.S. immigration and the economy. Continue reading
Feb 08 White House report tries to shift Trump rhetoric on health care By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press A new report from the White House suggests changes to the Affordable Care Act under President Donald Trump do not fundamentally undermine the health law. Continue reading
Feb 08 Virginia Gov. Northam survives scandal by staying out of sight By Alan Suderman, Associated Press He promised to start an honest conversation about race and how to heal the lingering wounds of Virginia's painful past. Then he disappeared. Continue reading
Feb 08 WATCH: Acting AG Matthew Whitaker gives first testimony before Congress The hearing is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. ET. Watch it here. Continue reading
Feb 07 Supreme Court blocks Louisiana abortion clinic law By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals in putting a hold on the law, pending a full review of the case. Continue reading
Feb 07 Former Rep. John Dingell, longest-serving member of Congress, dies at 92 By Associated Press Dingell of Michigan was the longest-serving member of Congress in American history, who mastered legislative deal-making and was fiercely protective of Detroit's auto industry. Continue reading
Feb 07 3 things we learned in testimony on family separation under Trump By Joshua Barajas A top Department of Health and Human Services official said Thursday he would never support a policy that separates families at the border. Continue reading
Feb 07 Why some 2020 Democratic contenders are making Puerto Rico an early campaign stop By Gabriela Martinez By visiting Puerto Rico and also talking more broadly about cultural diversity, Elizabeth Warren, Julian Castro and other 2020 Democratic contenders have sought to contrast themselves with President Donald Trump and his response to Hurricane Maria. Continue reading
Feb 07 Watch 10:02 Virginia political turmoil leads to moment of reckoning for Democrats With two Virginia state leaders admitting to wearing blackface and another accused of sexual assault, Democrats are debating not only a change in leadership but what their party stands for. Amna Nawaz is joined by Washington Post reporter Eugene Scott… Continue watching
Feb 07 Watch 6:40 Why Democrats say the U.S. needs a Green New Deal to combat climate change Democrats on Thursday introduced what they are calling the Green New Deal. The plan would require the U.S. government to reduce carbon emissions by overhauling how we get around, how we power our buildings and how we grow our food. Continue watching