Feb 20 Would focusing on Russia probe help or hurt Democrats in the midterms? By Jessica Yarvin Democrats are debating how much to focus on the Russia investigation in their 2018 campaign messaging. Continue reading
Feb 20 National Republican group plans to sue over Pennsylvania’s redrawn congressional map By Associated Press The court-imposed congressional map overhauls a Republican-drawn map widely viewed as among the nation's most gerrymandered. The National Republican Congressional Committee said the lawsuit could be filed as early as Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 20 VA Secretary Shulkin says he intends to stay on the job despite report he misused government funds By Associated Press Shulkin, fighting for political survival over travel abuse, says he has the president's trust and will remain in his position. Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump administration unveils short-term medical plans with cheaper premiums, fewer benefits By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The plans would come with a disclaimer that they don't meet the Affordable Care Act's consumer protections, such as guaranteed coverage, or the requirement to offer robust benefits. Continue reading
Feb 20 WATCH: White House says Trump will host listening session with survivors of shootings in Florida, Columbine, Newtown By Ryan Connelly Holmes and Associated Press The listening session is for students, parents and teachers to speak with the president about school safety and other issues. Continue reading
Feb 20 Supreme Court rejects 2 challenges by gun rights groups By Associated Press The Supreme Court is rejecting two challenges by guns rights groups to California laws regulating firearms' sales. Continue reading
Feb 20 Mueller charges man with lying to investigators about former Trump aide Rick Gates By Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Special counsel Robert Mueller's prosecutors have filed a new charge against a man they say lied to federal investigators in the Russia probe. Continue reading
Feb 20 Democratic and Republican candidates in Pennsylvania House race oppose weapons ban By Michael Virtanen, Associated Press In the year's first congressional race, Republican and Democratic candidates in suburban Pittsburgh said they oppose banning weapons like the semi-automatic rifle used in Florida last week to kill 17 students and teachers at a high school. Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch 2:32 News Wrap: ISIS kills 27 Iraqi militiamen, two months after Iraqi officials declared victory By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, President Trump charged again today that President Obama should have done more to stop Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election. This comes after federal indictments for 13 Russians. Also, "Islamic State" attackers in Iraq ambushed… Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch 10:29 Russia indictments lay the foundation for broader conspiracy charges, says former FBI special counsel By PBS News Hour After months of downplaying Russia’s role in the 2016 presidential election, President Trump lashed out on Twitter this weekend over the special counsel’s indictment of 13 Russian officials. Matthew Olsen, a former special counsel to Robert Mueller when he director… Continue watching