Jan 19 Government moves closer to shutdown after stopgap bill fails By Zeke Miller, Andrew Taylor and Alan Fram, Associated Press The government careened toward shutdown Friday night in a chaotic close to Donald Trump's first year as president. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 9:24 How the looming shutdown would affect federal workers By PBS News Hour The hours are ticking down to a possible government shutdown. Early in the day there were rumors of a possible five-day deal. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was summoned to the White House, but returned to the Capitol without a… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch 9:40 Why Democrats want a very short-term funding solution to hold GOP ‘feet to the fire’ By PBS News Hour Lawmakers are making an 11th-hour push to fund the government and avoid a shutdown. Judy Woodruff gets two takes from Senate Democrats about the way forward. Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley says the shutdown showdown shows how unprepared Republicans are for… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch 12:42 Shields and Brooks on government shutdown blame, Trump’s first year By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week's news, including the government shutdown showdown and the battle over an immigration deal, and how it will stick with voters on Election… Continue watching
Jan 19 Women will march again with aim to become a political force By Michelle L. Price, Anita Snow, Associated Press A year after more than 1 million people rallied at women's marches worldwide with a message of female empowerment and protest against President Donald Trump, activists will return to the streets this weekend in hopes of converting anger and enthusiasm… Continue reading
Jan 19 Prosecutors say they will retry New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez By David Porter, Associated Press Federal prosecutors told a federal judge in New Jersey on Friday that they will seek a retrial of Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., whose 11-week corruption trial ended in a hung jury in November. Continue reading
Jan 19 Supreme Court to rule on Trump travel ban By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The issue pits an administration that considers the restrictions necessary for Americans' security against challengers who claim it is illegally aimed at Muslims and stems from Trump's campaign call for a "complete shutdown of Muslims" entering the U.S. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: ‘We are with you all the way,’ Trump says in video address to March for Life rally By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press He once called himself "pro-choice." But a year into his presidency, Donald Trump is stepping to the forefront of his administration's efforts to roll back abortion rights. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: White House budget director says chances of shutdown are ‘between 50 and 60 percent’ By Associated Press Mulvaney said he was "handicapping" the prospect of a shutdown between 50 and 60 percent. But, he added, "we're planning for it as though it's 100 percent."… Continue reading
Jan 19 Lessons from the last time the government shut down By Daniel Bush A look at the last time this happened, in 2013, provides some helpful answers about the mechanics and politics at play. Continue reading