Jul 13 5 takeaways from FBI agent Peter Strzok’s explosive congressional hearing By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press In an tense, hourslong congressional hearing Thursday, FBI agent Peter Strzok was defiant as Republicans unleashed blistering attacks, saying his anti-Trump sentiment — captured in personal text messages — is evidence of bias at the Justice Department. Continue reading
Jul 12 House passes intelligence bill to defend against foreign threats By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A bill to authorize funding for intelligence agencies and support critical national security programs especially targeting Russia, China and North Korea, passed the House on Thursday. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 6:17 News Wrap: Pelosi questions Russia’s influence over Trump In our news wrap Thursday, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said that "there's no way to explain the disrespect that” President Trump has shown NATO, and questioned whether Russia influenced his conduct at the summit in Brussels. Also, the Russia investigation… Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 8:28 Kasich: Trump’s ‘wrecking ball diplomacy’ causing deep resentment among vital allies By Judy Woodruff, Julie Percha After President Trump’s departure from a tense NATO summit in Brussels, Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio, says he is very concerned about the fraying of a relationship that has kept the peace for 70 years. “Words matter, approaches matter,” said Kasich,… Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 5:21 For some children, the government has no timeline to reunite families. Here’s why The Trump administration says it has completed the reunification of 57 children, under the age of 5, who were separated from their parents after entering the United States. But dozens in that same age group remain in government care, while… Continue watching
Jul 12 Trump DOJ appealing judge’s OK of AT&T-Time Warner merger By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Stung by a federal judge's dismissal of its objections to AT&T's megamerger with Time Warner, the Trump Justice Department is challenging the decision with a legal appeal. Continue reading
Jul 12 U.S. budget deficit totals $74.9 billion in June By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The federal government recorded a $74.9 billion deficit in June, a month when the government often runs a surplus, as corporate taxes dropped sharply compared to a year ago. Continue reading
Jul 12 WATCH: Pelosi says she wants to know what Russia has on Trump, ‘politically, financially and personally’ By Alan Fram, Associated Press House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she wants to know what leverage the Russians have over President Donald Trump, but wouldn't say whether she'd favor hearings on the question should Democrats take control of the House next year. Continue reading
Jul 12 Millions from anonymous donors will help shape fight over Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh By Richard Lardner, Associated Press While the groups' positions on Kavanaugh are clear, their sources of cash aren't. Continue reading
Jul 12 WATCH: FBI agent testifies before Congress after anti-Trump texts By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Peter Strzok, who helped lead FBI investigations into Hillary Clinton's email use and potential coordination between Russia and Donald Trump's campaign, was testifying publicly for the first time since being removed from special counsel Robert Mueller's team following the discovery… Continue reading