Nov 24 Donald Trump wants welfare reform, says ‘people are taking advantage of the system’ By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump wants to put his stamp on the welfare system, apparently in favor of a more restrictive policy. Continue reading
Nov 24 Al Franken apologizes to women who said he groped them By Associated Press Al Franken has not appeared in public since the first allegation, canceling an event in Atlanta for his book “Al Franken, Master of the Senate” and, according to aides, “spending time with his family and doing a lot of reflecting.”… Continue reading
Nov 23 Congressional Russia probes likely to head into 2018 By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Some Republicans are hoping lawmakers will soon wrap up investigations into Russian meddling in the 2016 election that have dragged on for most of the year. But with new details in the probe emerging almost daily, that seems… Continue reading
Nov 23 Bannon insurgency stresses loyalty to Trump, not policy test By Scott Bauer, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press WAUKESHA, Wis. — Wisconsin Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson, a consultant for Fortune 500 companies, doesn't look much like the renegade outsiders whom political strategist Steve Bannon says he's recruiting for his war on the Republican establishment. But Nicholson has Bannon's… Continue reading
Nov 23 Education Department considers narrowing civil rights work By Maria Danilova, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Education Department wants to narrow the scope of civil rights investigations at schools, focusing on individual complaints rather than systemic problems, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press. Continue reading
Nov 23 Democrats also juggling politics of sexual predation By Juliet Linderman, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democrats have been quick to support the “me too” chorus of women — and some men — who have stepped up to allege sexual misconduct and name names. But now “me too” stains the Democrats, too, putting them… Continue reading
Nov 23 Barton said he’d go to Capitol Police over photo By Associated Press DALLAS — U.S. Rep. Joe Barton told a woman that he would complain to U.S. Capitol Police if sexually explicit photographs of him and other material from their relationship were to be exposed publicly, according to a published report. Continue reading
Nov 23 Report: 2 women claim Franken touched them inappropriately By Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Two women are alleging that Minnesota Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken touched their buttocks during events for his first campaign for Senate. Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch 5:59 News Wrap: Former USA gymnastics doctor pleads guilty to sexual assault of 7 young athletes By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, former USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleads guilty to sexually assaulting seven young athletes. Four states investigate ride-sharing company Uber after reports that the company concealed a hack of 57 million users. And Lebanese Prime… Continue watching
Nov 22 PBS NewsHour’s guide to holiday civility By Ryan Connelly Holmes, Erica R. Hendry, Matt Loffman We hope this guide can help you and your family survive your holiday feast. Continue reading