Sep 05 Watch 20:28 What Kavanaugh said about abortion, guns and presidential pardons Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh faced hours of questioning in his second day of confirmation hearings, including on issues of gun rights, sexual harassment, abortion and presidential powers. Judy Woodruff gets analysis from Lisa Desjardins, Marcia Coyle of The National… Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch 9:38 Trump's own officials see him as 'detrimental,' explosive but anonymous essay claims President Trump is facing explosive claims from within his own ranks, in an anonymous New York Times opinion piece. The editorial claims that many top administration officials are “working diligently from within to frustrate parts of his agenda and his… Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch 5:35 News Wrap: Bombings at Afghan sports center kills dozens In our news wrap Wednesday, twin bombings in Afghanistan's capital left at least 20 people dead and 70 wounded. A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a training center for wrestlers, and a car bomb exploded minutes later. Also, Iran's… Continue watching
Sep 05 Twitter CEO says 'shadow ban' not impartial By Associated Press Lawmakers are sparring over whether a now-reversed change to auto-suggestions on Twitter unfairly hurt Democrats or Republicans more. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 6:41 Twitter and Facebook face lawmaker concerns over policing their platforms Twitter and Facebook, the world's largest social media giants, told the senators investigating Russia's tactics during the U.S. elections that they had improved their defenses, but some still lawmakers believe the companies need regulation. Meanwhile, the question of whether social… Continue watching
Sep 05 Kavanaugh declines to answer questions about extent of president's pardon power By Associated Press Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh says he has not taken a position on the constitutionality of investigating a sitting president. Yet his past writings cast doubt on the idea. Continue reading
Sep 05 Bombshell anonymous NYT op-ed claims Trump staffers 'resisting' the president By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Trump called it a "gutless editorial" and "really a disgrace," and the press secretary called on the official to resign. Continue reading
Sep 05 Michelle Obama to headline voter registration rallies in Las Vegas and Miami By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Mrs. Obama has long been one of the most popular draws among Democrats, but so far has committed to just helping When We All Vote boost voter registration and participation. Continue reading
Sep 05 WATCH: A fast-talking auctioneer-turned-Congressman drowned out this far-right protester By Associated Press A House hearing about social media censorship was briefly interrupted as a protester stood up and yelled at Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. A Republican congressman drowned her out using his auctioneering skills. Continue reading
Sep 05 It's not fair that victims of abuse and harassment 'have to do the work to report it,' Twitter's Dorsey says By Associated Press Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says Twitter "can't place the burden" on victims when it comes to reporting abuse on the service. Continue reading