Jan 29 Watch 7:54 How the partisan divide on the Russia probe affects voter trust By PBS News Hour How does the resignation of the FBI’s deputy director complicate the politics surrounding the Russia investigation? Judy Woodruff talks with Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and NPR’s Tamara Keith about the ways the partisan divide affects public trust… Continue watching
Jan 29 What to watch for in Trump’s first State of the Union address By Daniel Bush A guide of things to watch for in President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address Tuesday. Continue reading
Jan 29 WATCH: President Donald Trump delivers first State of the Union address By Associated Press Seeking to move past the shadow of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump intends to use his first State of the Union address to cite economic progress under his watch while pushing for bipartisanship with Democrats on issues such as… Continue reading
Jan 29 Koch brothers network planning massive spending increase for 2018 midterms By James Blue Charles Koch and members of his donor network have big plans for the midterm elections. At a retreat this weekend, the group announced plans to spend between $300 million and $400 million in 2018 to defend Trump administration policies. Continue reading
Jan 29 WATCH: White House says Trump not involved in FBI Deputy Director McCabe’s departure Sarah Huckabee Sanders said "the president wasn't part of this decision-making process" but that he stands by his criticism of McCabe, who played a central role in the Hillary Clinton email probe and the ongoing investigation of Russian interference in… Continue reading
Jan 29 Powerful GOP Appropriations chair Frelinghuysen to retire By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Veteran Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, the powerful chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election and will retire at the end of his term. Continue reading
Jan 29 In State of Union, Trump to make his case on economy By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Seeking to move past the shadow of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump intends to use his first State of the Union address to cite economic progress under his watch while pushing for bipartisanship with Democrats on issues… Continue reading
Jan 28 2 GOP senators say party should consider returning Wynn money By Associated Press Two Republican senators say their party should immediately consider returning contributions from casino mogul Steve Wynn in light of sexual harassment allegations against him. Continue reading
Jan 28 Battered but still loyal to Trump, Sessions endures as AG By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will soon mark his first year on the job, having survived a barrage of insults from President Donald Trump, antipathy from some Justice Department employees and even calls from some fellow Republicans for him to… Continue reading
Jan 28 Amid turmoil, Trump seeking a reset with State of the Union By Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump will look to reset his term with his first State of the Union address, arguing that his tax cut and economic policies will benefit all Americans. Continue reading