Jun 04 WATCH: White House may address Trump tweet about pardon power By Associated Press White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is holding a briefing at 2 p.m. ET today. Watch her remarks here. Continue reading
Jun 04 Trump calls Russia probe 'unconstitutional' By Associated Press Trump's team has sought to discredit special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling into the 2016 election. Continue reading
Jun 04 Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in pregnant teen case By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The high court on Monday sided with the government in wiping away a lower court decision in favor of the teen, who had been held in government custody after illegally entering the country. The decision is about the teen's individual… Continue reading
Jun 04 Supreme Court narrowly sides with Colorado baker on same-sex wedding cake By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court ruled narrowly Monday for a Colorado baker who wouldn't make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. But the court is not deciding the big issue in the case, whether a business can invoke religious objections to… Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: Bill Clinton is asked about Monica Lewinsky, #metoo. He bristles at the questions By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press In an interview with NBC's "Today Show," former President Bill Clinton was asked whether he should have resigned 20 years ago for his sexual relationship with the White House intern and whether the #MeToo movement has changed his perspective. Continue reading
Jun 04 Trump says he has 'absolute right' to pardon himself By Jonathan Lemire, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Trump’s comments on Twitter came a day after attorney Rudy Giuliani played down the possibility that the president could pardon himself, suggesting he might have that authority but would be unwise to use it. Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch 5:10 Why Robert F. Kennedy was not an 'orthodox liberal' By PBS News Hour This week marks 50 years since Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated moments after winning the California presidential primary. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield, his former Senate aide and campaign speechwriter, discusses Kennedy’s politics, his unique approach to politics and… Continue watching
Jun 03 In key governor's races, Democrats split on education By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press A divide among Democrats between backers of teachers unions and those of charter schools and other education innovations is helping shape key gubernatorial primaries. Continue reading
Jun 03 Greitens' resignation shifts Missouri's focus to Senate race By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press While Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' resignation dealt a blow to his political prospects, his departure could breathe new life into U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley's campaign. Continue reading
Jun 03 State attorney general races gain attention in Trump era By Geoff Mulvihill and Kathleen Foody, Associated Press In all, 30 states and the District of Columbia will have attorney general elections this year and Democrats are targeting Republican incumbents in 23 of them. Continue reading