Mar 16 New U.S. military budget focused on China despite border talk By Robert Burns, Associated Press To a remarkable degree, the 2020 Pentagon budget proposal is shaped by national security threats that acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has summarized in three words: “China, China, China.”… Continue reading
Mar 15 After New Zealand massacre, Trump downplays white nationalism threat By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Trump expressed sympathy for the victims who died at "places of worship turned into scenes of evil killing." But he declined to join expressions of mounting concern about white nationalism. Continue reading
Mar 15 What the New Zealand shootings tell us about the rise in hate crimes By Gretchen Frazee People who study extremism say attacks against immigrants and Muslims have been on the rise as anti-immigrant views have gained traction across the world. Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 4:40 News Wrap: Trump issues first veto; North Korea warns it may restart missile testing In our news wrap Friday, President Trump cast the first veto of his administration. The action was in response to Congress’ resolution to block Trump’s national emergency declaration over immigration at the U.S. border with Mexico. Meanwhile, North Korea is… Continue watching
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