Jul 10 Michael Flynn 'eager' for sentencing in lying case, attorney says By Chad Day, Associated Press An attorney for Michael Flynn said Tuesday that the former national security adviser is "eager" to proceed to sentencing and put his criminal case behind him. Continue reading
Jul 10 Trump pardons ranchers in case that inspired 2016 occupation By Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump has pardoned two ranchers whose case sparked the armed occupation of a national wildlife refuge in Oregon. Continue reading
Jul 10 Trump says Putin meeting may be 'easiest' By Associated Press President Donald Trump says NATO benefits Europe more than the United States, as he prepares to meet with treaty allies in Brussels. Continue reading
Jul 10 Judge rejects request to detain migrant families long-term By Brian Melley, Associated Press A California federal judge on Monday rejected the Trump administration's efforts to detain immigrant families for long terms, calling it a "cynical attempt" to undo a longstanding court settlement. Continue reading
Jul 09 Democratic lawmakers, liberal groups rally against Brett Kavanaugh, Trump's Supreme Court nominee By Associated Press The speakers, including Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Cory Booker of New Jersey, Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, say the nominee poses a threat to abortion rights and health care protections. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 4:41 Congress ready for battle on Trump's second high court pick President Trump will announce his Supreme Court nominee during a primetime address on Monday evening. And already, the political storms are brewing as Washington braces for a contentious confirmation battle. Judy Woodruff previews the announcement from both sides of the… Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch 6:29 News Wrap: Trump administration won't meet court deadline to reunite youngest migrant children In our news wrap Monday, the Trump administration says it will not meet Tuesday’s court-ordered deadline to reunite 102 migrant children under the age of 5 with their parents. A Justice Department lawyer told a federal judge that the administration… Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch 10:00 How the next justice could reshape the Supreme Court President Trump has a second opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the high court. Judy Woodruff gets context and analysis on the possible nominees from Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal, former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal and… Continue watching
Jul 09 Trump says U.S. opposed formula limits, not breastfeeding, in World Health Assembly resolution By Associated Press The New York Times reported that U.S. officials sought to remove language that urged governments to protect, promote and support breastfeeding, along with language calling on policymakers to limit the promotion of food products, such as infant formula, that can… Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 7:33 Amy Walter and Susan Page on Congress' Supreme Court fight, Trump's NATO tensions Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Susan Page of USA Today join William Brangham to discuss the week's political news, including the coming political fight over President Trump’s Supreme Court nomination, plus what to expect from the upcoming… Continue watching