Feb 20 Watch 3:54 White House doubles down on Russia claims, feels pressure on school safety By PBS News Hour For the first time in a week -- packed with new indictments in the Russia investigation, a mass shooting that killed 17 at a school and questions about Jared Kushner's security clearance -- White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders… Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch 6:57 Russia’s ‘troll factory’ impersonates Americans to sow political chaos. How can the U.S. fight it? By PBS News Hour Russia's attempts to interfere in American elections and political discourse did not end with the 2016 race. What do we know about Moscow’s meddling and what can we expect in the near future? Judy Woodruff learns more from Nina Jankowicz,… Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch 5:29 Does Donald Trump Jr.’s India visit blur an ethical line? By PBS News Hour Donald Trump Jr. says his trip to India is strictly business. But in addition to promoting units at Trump-branded luxury properties, which will ultimately benefit the president, Trump Jr. also plans to give a foreign policy speech that Indian Prime… Continue watching
Feb 20 5 medical stories you might have missed By Dr. Amber Robins, Laura Santhanam It’s easy for politics to dominate our news feeds these days. But there are many important stories in the health and medical communities, too. Here’s what we’re reading now. Continue reading
Feb 20 Would focusing on Russia probe help or hurt Democrats in the midterms? By Jessica Yarvin Democrats are debating how much to focus on the Russia investigation in their 2018 campaign messaging. Continue reading
Feb 20 National Republican group plans to sue over Pennsylvania’s redrawn congressional map By Associated Press The court-imposed congressional map overhauls a Republican-drawn map widely viewed as among the nation's most gerrymandered. The National Republican Congressional Committee said the lawsuit could be filed as early as Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 20 VA Secretary Shulkin says he intends to stay on the job despite report he misused government funds By Associated Press Shulkin, fighting for political survival over travel abuse, says he has the president's trust and will remain in his position. Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump administration unveils short-term medical plans with cheaper premiums, fewer benefits By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The plans would come with a disclaimer that they don't meet the Affordable Care Act's consumer protections, such as guaranteed coverage, or the requirement to offer robust benefits. Continue reading
Feb 20 WATCH: White House says Trump will host listening session with survivors of shootings in Florida, Columbine, Newtown By Ryan Connelly Holmes and Associated Press The listening session is for students, parents and teachers to speak with the president about school safety and other issues. Continue reading
Feb 20 Supreme Court rejects 2 challenges by gun rights groups By Associated Press The Supreme Court is rejecting two challenges by guns rights groups to California laws regulating firearms' sales. Continue reading