Oct 18 Treasury Secretary Mnuchin won't attend Saudi investment conference By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Mnuchin has pulled out of the conference in Saudi Arabia following the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Continue reading
Oct 18 Theresa May says Brexit transition era could be extended By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British Prime Minister Theresa May came under attack from across Britain's political spectrum Thursday after saying she's considering a European Union proposal that would keep the U.K. bound to the bloc's rules for more than two years after it leaves… Continue reading
Oct 18 Analysis: With Trump's 'America First' policy, where do human rights rank? By Zeke Miller, Jonathan Lemire, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump has shown no interest in calling out the kingdom over the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi — or calling out Russian President Vladimir Putin on assassinations or North Korea's Kim Jong Un on political prisoners. Continue reading
Oct 17 In one of California's reddest districts, Republican loyalty is tested by an indictment By Meredith Lee This year, an unexpected political scandal has forced Republican voters in the district to reassess their allegiance. Continue reading
Oct 17 Watch 6:05 News Wrap: Trump asks Cabinet to cut federal budget In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump asked every member of his cabinet to cut five percent from his or her budget for next year after a report shows the U.S. deficit at $779 billion. Also, a senior official at… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch 5:15 How Texas Senate race reflects state's demographic divide By Tomeka Weatherspoon Considered one of the most expensive races in the country this election year, the Texas Senate race could transform Texas politics. Texas Senator Ted Cruz and his Democratic opponent, El Paso Congressman Beto O'Rourke, faced off in a combative debate… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch 8:37 How voter feelings about Trump could affect key House races A handful of competitive House races could tip the balance of power in Washington this November. Judy Woodruff discusses the state-of-play with public television reporters Scott Shafer of KQED in California; Briana Vannozzi of NJTV in New Jersey; and Mary… Continue watching
Oct 17 In Georgia, black voters were ordered off a bus headed to the polls By Associated Press A group that encourages African-Americans to vote says about 40 black residents of a senior living center in Georgia were told to get off a bus taking them to the first day of in-person early voting. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Trump presents Medal of Honor to retired Marine By Darlene Superville, Associated Press John Canley's heroism includes twice scaling a hospital wall in view of the enemy to help wounded Marines and carry them to safety… Continue reading
Oct 17 How Democrats are trying to motivate voters to show up for Election Day By Juana Summers, Associated Press Democrats have reason for optimism: The party saw strong turnout in nearly a dozen federal special elections ahead of the midterms, with Democratic candidates consistently outperforming Republicans. Continue reading