Feb 15 WATCH: Senate rejects Trump immigration measure By Associated Press The Senate has now rejected four separate immigration proposals, suggesting that its debate on the issue could end in gridlock. Continue reading
Feb 15 Obama on Florida shooting: We are grieving, ‘but we are not powerless’ By Associated Press Former President Barack Obama is calling for "common-sense gun safety laws" following Wednesday's school shooting in Florida. Continue reading
Feb 15 White House threatens veto of Senate immigration compromise By Alan Fram and Kevin Freking, Associated Press The White House's written threat fueled doubts that any immigration measures would survive showdown votes. Continue reading
Feb 15 Appeals court declares Trump’s travel ban unconstitutional By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press A federal appeals court has found that President Donald Trump's latest ban on travelers from six largely Muslim countries is unconstitutional. Continue reading
Feb 15 Court to seek new map in Pennsylvania gerrymandering case By Marc Levy, Associated Press Republican lawmakers say they will swiftly ask federal judges to block a new map, and contend that the Democratic-majority court had no power to invalidate the congressional boundaries or draw new ones. Continue reading
Feb 15 WATCH: Trump vows to ‘tackle’ mental health after Florida shooting, does not mention guns By Joshua Barajas The president said the school was a "scene of terrible violence, hatred and evil," adding that the whole country "with one heavy heart" is praying for the victims and their families. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 4:31 News Wrap: After praising Rob Porter, Trump says he’s ‘totally opposed’ to domestic violence By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump publicly condemned domestic abuse for the first time since aide Rob Porter resigned. House Oversight chair Rep. Trey Gowdy said he’s opening an investigation into how the White House handled Porter’s case. Also,… Continue watching
Feb 14 Lavish travel and questionable gifts loom over 6 Trump officials By Jessica Yarvin There are now six current or former Trump cabinet members tangled up in ethics controversies over their use of government resources. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 9:24 David Shulkin is the sixth Trump Cabinet member questioned about pricey travel. That’s ‘not normal.’ By PBS News Hour Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin is in trouble for a pricey trip to Europe on the taxpayer’s dime, according to the agency’s internal watchdog. Shulkin is not the first member of President Trump's Cabinet getting heat for high-priced travel. John… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 3:03 Senators begin to outline bipartisan ‘Dreamer’ plan as open debate begins By PBS News Hour While the Senate formally opened debate on the issue of immigration, it began the day where it left off on Monday: no clear bill or direction for protecting "Dreamers." As President Trump pressed Congress to follow his four criteria for… Continue watching