Aug 27 What’s in Trump’s proposed trade deal with Mexico? By Larisa Epatko President Donald Trump on Monday moved to replace NAFTA with the United States-Mexico Trade Agreement, calling it “much simpler, much better” than a trade deal he has criticized for years. Continue reading
Aug 27 Police say Jacksonville shooter ‘clearly targeted other gamers.’ Here’s what we know By Joshua Barajas Authorities have yet to determine a motive for the shooting. Continue reading
Aug 27 John McCain wanted this statement read after his death By Joshua Barajas In his farewell message, Sen. John McCain urged Americans to "not despair" the country's "present difficulties, but believe always in the promise and greatness of America."… Continue reading
Aug 27 Nation’s top student loan official resigns By Ken Sweet, Associated Press The government's top official overseeing the $1.5 trillion student loan market resigned in protest today, citing what he says is the White House's open hostility toward protecting the nation's millions of student loan borrowers. Continue reading
Aug 27 Under pressure, White House re-lowers flag for McCain By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Trump's proclamation came just hours after the White House flag had been returned to full-staff, drawing complaints from right and left. Continue reading
Aug 27 U.S. and Mexico tentatively set to replace NAFTA with new deal By Paul Wiseman, Luis Alonso Lugo, Rob Gillies, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he'll be "terminating" the North American Free Trade Agreement as he pursues a deal with Mexico and starts negotiations with Canada. Continue reading
Aug 27 John McCain to be buried near best friend at U.S. Naval Academy By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press It will be a fitting final resting place for a man who prized military service, cherished friendship and had little patience for formalities. Continue reading
Aug 27 Few Democrats favor liberal cry to abolish ICE, poll finds By Thomas Beaumont, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press But even as they don't want to fully dismantle Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 57 percent of Democrats view the agency negatively, including nearly three-fourths of those who describe themselves as liberal, according to a new poll. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 5:16 Honoring John McCain’s lifetime of public service, America mourns By PBS News Hour The country’s top leaders mourned on Sunday news that Sen. John McCain, Republican leader and and two-time presidential candidate, died at his home in Arizona on Saturday. From the former director of the CIA David Petraeus to former Secretary of… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 5:22 A personal look at John McCain’s political impact By PBS News Hour The death of Sen. John McCain, has brought recognition and mourning from all corners of American political life. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield points to a contrast between McCain’s close relationships with people on both sides of the political… Continue watching