Nov 27 Watch 4:01 Saudi Arabia, criminal justice reform and Mueller top the congressional to-do list As Congress resumed after the Thanksgiving recess, it faced a long list of agenda items to tackle before year's end. Among the priorities are relations with Saudi Arabia, criminal justice reform and the Mueller investigation. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Nov 27 Trump says Putin meeting may be called off over ‘aggression’ against Ukraine By Associated Press In an interview with The Washington Post Tuesday, Trump says he will be receiving a "full report" from his national security team. "That will be very determinative," Trump said. Continue reading
Nov 27 Live: Mississippi Senate runoff election results By Daniel Bush Voters are casting ballots Tuesday in Mississippi’s Senate runoff election. Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is facing off against Democrat Mike Espy. The runoff is the final Senate election of the 2018 midterms. The winner will serve the remaining two years… Continue reading
Nov 27 A case of murder and Native control of lands could have broad implications, justices suggest By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Some justices said they fear a ruling for the Muscogee Creek Nation could have big consequences for criminal cases, but also tax and other regulatory issues on more than 3 million acres of Creek Nation territory, including most of Tulsa,… Continue reading
Nov 27 Mitch McConnell: U.S. must respond to ‘abhorrent’ Khashoggi killing By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says "some kind of response" is needed from the United States for Saudi Arabia's role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and senators are "discussing what the appropriate response would be."… Continue reading
Nov 27 What Congress could accomplish in the lame-duck session By Lisa Desjardins This lame-duck session could potentially be among the most significant policy-wise in recent congressional history. Continue reading
Nov 27 Lawsuit challenging Georgia election process filed by Stacey Abrams-backed group By Kate Brumback, Associated Press In a fiery speech ending her campaign Nov. 16, Stacey Abrams announced that a lawsuit would be filed against Georgia "for the gross mismanagement of this election and to protect future elections from unconstitutional actions."… Continue reading
Nov 27 Melania Trump and Karen Pence assemble comfort kits for troops By Associated Press Mrs. Trump said Tuesday the packs are "one small way that we can say thank you and honor the sacrifices that members of the military make year-round."… Continue reading
Nov 27 Judge hears request to unseal pending Assange charges after being mistakenly revealed By Yanan Wang, Associated Press Typically, criminal charges remain under seal until a defendant has been arrested to prevent a target from fleeing arrest or destroying evidence ahead of prosecution. Continue reading
Nov 27 Pence and Kushner make push for criminal justice rewrite on Capitol Hill By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Senators announced a bipartisan agreement on the legislation earlier this month, but McConnell has yet to say whether he will hold a vote on the bill. Vice President Kike Pence and White House senior adviser Jared Kushner are expected to… Continue reading