Nov 17 Trump jumps in to offer aid to Democrat Pelosi's speaker bid By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump is jumping in to offer some help, saying Saturday that he could “perform a wonderful service” by rounding up Republican votes for Pelosi’s candidacy. Continue reading
Nov 17 Pence, Xi trade barbs in speeches at Pacific summit By Jim Gomez, Stephen Wright, Associated Press Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence traded barbs in speeches at a summit of world leaders Saturday, outlining competing visions for global leadership as trade and other tensions between them simmer. Continue reading
Nov 17 New black officers, court officials rethinking US policing By Jay Reeves, Associated Press In a state where conservative politicians typically preach about getting tough on crime, Jefferson County’s new sheriff ran and won on an alternative message. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 10:15 Is court ruling on CNN press pass a 'win for the White House?' President Trump and the news media have long shared a strained relationship. On Friday, a federal court ordered the White House to reinstate a CNN reporter's revoked press pass. Yamiche Alcindor reports, and Judy Woodruff speaks with Marc Lotter, former… Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 12:15 David Brooks and Ruth Marcus on a 'moderate' new congressional class New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post deputy editorial page editor Ruth Marcus join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including the president's ongoing friction with the press, a leadership battle in Congress and proposed prison… Continue watching
Nov 16 WATCH: Stacey Abrams says she cannot win Georgia governor's race By Associated Press Stacey Abrams said she will file a federal lawsuit to challenge the "gross mismanagement" of Georgia elections. Continue reading
Nov 16 Judge approves settlement giving some migrant parents second chance at asylum By Joshua Barajas The agreement focuses on a group of migrant parents who were interviewed about their asylum claims after being separated from their children, and subsequently had their claims denied. Continue reading
Nov 16 Woman accused of being Russian agent might be seeking plea deal By Chad Day, Associated Press Maria Butina was indicted on charges of conspiracy and acting as an unregistered foreign agent. Continue reading
Nov 16 Trump to nominate Andrew Wheeler as permanent EPA head By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Andrew Wheeler has served as the EPA's acting head since July. Continue reading
Nov 16 WATCH: Trump to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The seven recipients include retiring Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, one of the longest-serving senators in U.S. history; Alan Page, who was elected to the Minnesota Supreme Court after an NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears;… Continue reading