Apr 13 Watch 6:19 Does the Scooter Libby pardon have implications for the Russia probe? President Trump on Friday pardoned Scooter Libby, a top aide to former Vice President Dick Cheney, 11 years after his conviction for lying to investigators and obstructing justice. Trump didn’t know Libby, so why do it now? To discuss the… Continue watching
Apr 13 GOP-led House committee demands interviews with Pruitt aides By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press The Republican-led House oversight committee is demanding interviews with five close aides to embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt, including his security chief. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 13:04 Shields and Brooks on James Comey’s tell-all, Paul Ryan’s retirement By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join John Yang to discuss the week’s news, including James Comey’s memoir detailing his interactions with and impressions of President Trump, what House Speaker Paul Ryan’s retirement means for… Continue watching
Apr 13 Watch 5:34 This political insider’s thriller novels predicted U.S. election interference A foreign country attempts to influence the outcome of an American election -- before the 2016 election, it was the plot of a new novel by Ohio's Democratic Party chairman. Now David Pepper returns with a second book,"The Wingman," which… Continue watching
Apr 13 Mainers voted to expand Medicaid last year. Could these states be next? By Harry Zahn Where is the fight over Medicaid expansion now?… Continue reading
Apr 13 Trump ordered National Guard troops to the border. Where do things stand? By Jessica Villagomez Here’s what you need to know about President Donald Trump's decision to send National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Apr 13 FBI probing Cohen’s “personal business dealings” By Associated Press Federal prosecutors say in a court filing that the criminal probe that led them to raid the offices of Donald Trump's personal lawyer this week is focused on his "personal business dealings."… Continue reading
Apr 13 Watchdog report: Ex-FBI deputy director misled investigators By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Justice Department watchdog says fired FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe misled investigators over his role in a news media disclosure. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH LIVE: White House may address Trump’s Syria decision, Comey book By Associated Press White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is scheduled to hold a briefing at 2:30 p.m. ET today. Watch her remarks here. Continue reading
Apr 13 Trump consults with allies as he weighs Syria decision By Robert Burns, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warned that such an attack could spin out of control, suggesting caution in advance of a decision on how to respond to an attack against civilians last weekend that U.S. officials are increasingly certain involved the… Continue reading