May 25 Watch 7:41 White House: Separation of migrant families at border is product of bad laws Marc Short, White House Director Of Legislative Affairs, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss President Trump’s agenda, including a potential deal with the huge Chinese tech firm ZTE, the financial effects of the GOP tax cut, reports that migrant children are… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 12:50 Shields and Brooks on North Korea summit canceled, Trump’s attacks on Russia probe Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including President Trump calling off his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the outcome of Tuesday’s primaries for Democrats… Continue watching
May 25 WATCH: Trump delivers remarks at U.S. Naval Academy graduation By Joshua Barajas President Donald Trump spoke to the graduating class at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland on Friday. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 5:06 John Kelly, Trump attorney attendance at Russia probe briefing raises eyebrows Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle received classified briefings from top Justice Department and intelligence officials on Thursday, following days of tense negotiations. Did Congress members learn anything new about an FBI source who President Trump claims infiltrated his… Continue watching
May 24 Trump budget won’t curb deficits as promised, according to new analysis By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Thursday that President Donald Trump's budget plan would produce deficits of $9.5 trillion over the coming decade instead of the $7.2 trillion promised by the White House. Continue reading
May 24 Did Trump’s decision to cancel U.S.-North Korea summit kill chances of talks for good? By Larisa Epatko We asked analysts what President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel the summit means for the U.S.-North Korea relationship, and the broader goal of denuclearization. Continue reading
May 24 Senate approves bill that would change how sexual harassment is handled in Congress By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press The bill eliminates mandatory waiting periods for handling claims and requires lawmakers to repay the Treasury for harassment settlements. It now goes to the House. Continue reading
May 24 Montana Democratic Party asks for ethics investigation into congressman’s 2017 attack on reporter By Matt Volz, Associated Press The head of the Montana Democratic Party on Thursday asked for a congressional ethics investigation into whether Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte lied to the police and the public when he assaulted a reporter last year. Continue reading
May 24 AP FACT CHECK: Donald Trump and his former national intelligence director By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press In a tweet Thursday, during a stormy week on Twitter by the president, Trump said James Clapper acknowledged there was "Spying in my campaign," meaning an informant implanted inside the operation. Clapper said no such thing and no evidence of… Continue reading
May 24 Donald Trump pardons heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson for 1913 conviction By Associated Press Jack Johnson is a legendary figure in boxing, who crossed over into popular culture decades ago with biographies, dramas and documentaries following the civil rights era. Continue reading