May 17 Ethics director forwards concerns to federal prosecutors over Michael Cohen payment By Bernard Condon, Tami Abdollah, Associated Press The president revealed in his financial disclosure that he reimbursed personal attorney Michael Cohen as much as $250,000 for unspecified "expenses," with no mention of a $130,000 payment to porn actress Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about a sexual tryst… Continue reading
May 17 Trump Jr. unapologetic when questioned about meeting with Russian lawyer By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Chad Day, Associated Press Questioned intently by a Senate committee, President Donald Trump's son struck a firmly unapologetic tone, deflected many queries and said he didn't think there was anything wrong with meeting a Russian lawyer at Trump Tower in hopes of election-season dirt… Continue reading
May 17 Democrats hope net neutrality issue will win votes this fall By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Senate Democrats, joined by three Republicans, pushed through a measure intended to revive Obama-era internet rules that ensured equal treatment for all web traffic, though opposition in the House and the White House seems insurmountable. Continue reading
May 17 Rudy Giuliani says time for Mueller probe to end By Associated Press President Donald Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani says the president still wants to testify in the Russia probe, but says he is "pretty comfortable" that special counsel Robert Mueller's team could not subpoena him in the investigation. Continue reading
May 17 Mueller investigation enters its second year. Where is it headed? By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Hundreds of pages of court filings, and public statements from witnesses, have to an extent pulled back the curtain on an extraordinarily secretive investigation. But much remains hidden from view. Here's a look at what may lie ahead. Continue reading
May 17 In speech slamming California's immigration policies, Trump calls some unauthorized border-crossers 'animals' By Jill Colvin, Associated Press While railing against California for its so-called sanctuary immigration policies, President Donald Trump referred to some people who cross the border illegally as "animals" — drawing a sharp rebuke from Democratic leaders for the harsh rhetoric. Continue reading
May 16 Giuliani: Mueller's team told Trump attorneys it can't indict a sitting president By Yamiche Alcindor Giuliani, in a text to the PBS NewsHour, said Mueller’s team told the president’s lawyers about their conclusion two weeks ago. Continue reading
May 16 Watch 5:38 News Wrap: Gina Haspel nomination for CIA advances to full Senate vote In the news wrap Wednesday, Gina Haspel moved a step closer to confirmation as President Trump's nominee to lead the Central Intelligence Agency. The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 10 to five behind closed doors to approve her nomination. Also, President… Continue watching
May 16 Watch 9:21 Where Robert Mueller's Russia investigation stands, one year later By Nick Schifrin As Robert Mueller’s special counsel probe marks its first year, the Senate Judiciary Committee released thousands of pages of documents providing the most comprehensive look at an undisclosed meeting in Trump Tower with a Russian lawyer. Nick Schiffren talks with… Continue watching
May 16 Watch 4:18 Women, progressive Democrats score wave of primary wins. What will that mean for midterms? Tuesday's primaries spanned the country and the political spectrum, from more liberal Oregon, to conservative Idaho and Nebraska, to swing-state Pennsylvania, where wins by women were particularly notable. Lisa Desjardins learns more from Dave Davies of WHYY in Philadelphia. Continue watching