Nov 17 WATCH: Sessions jokes about Russian meetings in speech to lawyers By Associated Press Sessions opened a speech Friday to the conservative Federalist Society by asking if the former Russian ambassador was in the room. Continue reading
Nov 17 Why 2018 could be one of the Senate Ethics Committee’s busiest years By Matthew Daly, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Next year, the panel could be working nonstop, deciding the fate of up to three lawmakers, including two facing allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. Continue reading
Nov 17 Who wins and who loses in the GOP Senate tax plan By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press The ultra-wealthy and businesses do very well under the tax plan making it's way through the Senate. But who doesn't fare as well?… Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: White House says there’s a difference between sexual misconduct allegations against Trump, Franken By Associated Press White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said “Sen. Franken has admitted wrongdoing and the president hasn’t. That’s a very big distinction.”… Continue reading
Nov 17 Veterans Affairs exploring idea of merging health system with Pentagon By Hope Yen, Associated Press As part of its effort to expand private health care, Veterans Affairs is exploring the possibility of merging its health system with the Pentagon’s, a cost-saving measure that veterans groups say could threaten the viability of VA hospitals. Continue reading
Nov 17 After mass shootings, should legal guns be welcomed into church? By Michael Boulter Churches have often been a place for people on the margins to come in and feel welcomed. But that openness can also be a threat. Continue reading
Nov 17 Trump publicly criticizes Al Franken but remains silent on Roy Moore By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump is displaying selective outrage over allegations of sexual harassment against prominent men in politics, as his own tortured past lingers over his response. Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: Anchor who accused Franken of sexual misconduct says voters will decide the senator’s fate By Associated Press The Los Angeles radio anchor who accused Sen. Al Franken of forcibly kissing and groping her during a 2006 USO tour says it's up to voters to decide whether he should stay in office. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 7:41 News Wrap: McConnell asks for ethics probe after Franken accused of groping By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Leeann Tweeden says Sen. Al Franken insisted on rehearsing a kiss during a USO tour in 2006. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has asked for an ethics investigation into the matter. Also, a bipartisan group… Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 15:24 Who really benefits from GOP’s tax overhaul is battle point as House passes its bill By PBS News Hour It's a big step for Republicans' tax overhaul plans: the House voted 227 to 205 to pass its version of the bill. While a new analysis suggests that the plans would increase taxes for middle and lower-income Americans, Republicans deny… Continue watching