Mar 15 Watch 6:35 Do the U.S. sanctions against Russia have any bite? By PBS News Hour U.S. sanctions targeting 19 Russians is the strongest response to Moscow's interference in the 2016 election and other campaigns and cyberattacks since President Trump took office. Judy Woodruff talks with Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, about whether the… Continue watching
Mar 15 Watch 7:50 Amid a barrage of negative headlines, VA chief faces push for more privatization By PBS News Hour Despite denials of another Cabinet shakeup from President Trump, Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin's standing has taken a hit on multiple fronts, including a probe revealing improper use of taxpayer funds for his wife's travel and ongoing scandals about how… Continue watching
Mar 15 Trump Organization says it’s been cooperating with Mueller investigation By Associated Press The company's cooperative posture mirrors that of the White House and the Trump campaign. Combined, they have provided more than a million pages of documents to investigators looking into Russian election interference and possible coordination with Trump associates. Continue reading
Mar 15 Congress demands Pentagon investigate sexual assaults among children on military bases By Justin Pritchard, Reese Dunklin, Associated Press Senior members of Congress are calling for Pentagon investigations in response to an Associated Press report that details how the U.S. military fails to protect the children of service members when they sexually assault each other on base. Continue reading
Mar 15 Trump repeats false claim that U.S. has trade deficit with Canada By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump continues to insist the United States has a trade deficit with Canada, following news reports that he claimed at a fundraiser that he talked trade with the country's prime minister without knowing all the facts. Continue reading
Mar 15 FDA begins push to reduce levels of nicotine in cigarettes By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Under one scenario, the FDA estimates reducing nicotine could help the U.S. smoking rate could fall as low as 1.4 percent by 2060, down from the 15 percent of adults who smoke now. Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: White House defends Trump’s claims in Canada trade meeting By Associated Press President Donald Trump reportedly told Justin Trudeau that the U.S. has a trade deficit with Canada. But the Office of the United States Trade Representative says the U.S. has a trade surplus with its northern neighbors. Continue reading
Mar 15 U.S., France, Germany, UK blame Russia in joint statement for attack on ex-spy By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The statement is the fruit of British efforts to enlist international support as it tries to hold Russia accountable for the March 4 attack that left former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal seriously ill. Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: Trump, Ryan speak at Friends of Ireland luncheon By Joshua Barajas President Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke at the luncheon today. Watch their remarks here. Continue reading
Mar 15 Sister of Charleston shooter accused of bringing weapons to school By Associated Press Investigators say Morgan Roof also posted a Snapchat about the National School Walkout day protest against gun violence that alarmed fellow students, but no charges were filed for that message. Continue reading