Dec 13 Senate passes overhaul of sexual harassment claim process in Congress By Associated Press The bill holds lawmakers, including those who leave office, financially liable for settlements resulting from harassment and retaliation. Continue reading
Dec 13 Trump's new Africa strategy takes sharp aim at China and Russia By Maria Danilova, Cara Anna, Associated Press The Trump administration on Thursday announced a sharp refocus of its Africa strategy to counter what it called the "predatory" practices of China and Russia, which are "deliberately and aggressively targeting their investments in the region to gain a competitive… Continue reading
Dec 13 WATCH: Pelosi says 4-year maximum in speaker post is 'a long time' By Alan Fram, Associated Press Rep. Nancy Pelosi shrugged off suggestions Thursday that she weakened herself by agreeing to limit her tenure as next House speaker to a four-year maximum, a deal that clears the way for her to be elected to the post for… Continue reading
Dec 13 In plea deal, Russian Maria Butina admits to being a secret agent By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The gun rights activist, who was arrested in July, is accused of gathering intelligence on American officials and political organizations. Prosecutors say Butina's work was directed by a former Russian lawmaker. Continue reading
Dec 13 Barack Obama receives Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights award at NYC gala By Sabrina Caserta, Associated Press "I'm not sure if you've heard, but I've been on this hope kick for a while now. Even ran a couple of campaigns on it. Thank you for officially validating my hope credentials," Obama said during his remarks. Continue reading
Dec 12 Pelosi agrees to limit her time as House speaker if elected By Associated Press Moments after she released her statement, seven rebellious Democrats said they would now back her. That essentially guaranteed she will be elected speaker when the full House votes for its leader on Jan. 3. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 5:14 'Real drama' in the courtroom as Cohen gets 3-year sentence President Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen was sentenced to three years in prison on Wednesday. He admitted to arranging hush money payments to women claiming affairs with Mr. Trump, as well as lying about Trump’s business dealings in Russia. Judy… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch 9:56 Sens. Grassley, Durbin on 'smarter' criminal law, bipartisanship The Senate is expected to take up criminal justice reform before year end. A proposed overhaul would lower mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes, ban the shackling of pregnant prisoners and ensure inmates stay closer to family. Judy Woodruff talks… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch 4:41 What's in the House's $867 billion farm bill? The House has advanced a farm bill that would cost $867 billion over the next 10 years in a combination of subsidies and protections intended to support and stabilize American farmers. The legislation would boost assistance for dairy farmers, prevent… Continue watching
Dec 12 Agreement reached on anti-sexual harassment bill for Congress By Associated Press The push for the legislation took on new urgency in the past year, as more than a half-dozen lawmakers resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Continue reading