Feb 15 Court to seek new map in Pennsylvania gerrymandering case By Marc Levy, Associated Press Republican lawmakers say they will swiftly ask federal judges to block a new map, and contend that the Democratic-majority court had no power to invalidate the congressional boundaries or draw new ones. Continue reading
Feb 15 WATCH: Trump vows to ‘tackle’ mental health after Florida shooting, does not mention guns By Joshua Barajas The president said the school was a "scene of terrible violence, hatred and evil," adding that the whole country "with one heavy heart" is praying for the victims and their families. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 4:31 News Wrap: After praising Rob Porter, Trump says he’s ‘totally opposed’ to domestic violence By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump publicly condemned domestic abuse for the first time since aide Rob Porter resigned. House Oversight chair Rep. Trey Gowdy said he’s opening an investigation into how the White House handled Porter’s case. Also,… Continue watching
Feb 14 Lavish travel and questionable gifts loom over 6 Trump officials By Jessica Yarvin There are now six current or former Trump cabinet members tangled up in ethics controversies over their use of government resources. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 9:24 David Shulkin is the sixth Trump Cabinet member questioned about pricey travel. That’s ‘not normal.’ By PBS News Hour Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin is in trouble for a pricey trip to Europe on the taxpayer’s dime, according to the agency’s internal watchdog. Shulkin is not the first member of President Trump's Cabinet getting heat for high-priced travel. John… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 3:03 Senators begin to outline bipartisan ‘Dreamer’ plan as open debate begins By PBS News Hour While the Senate formally opened debate on the issue of immigration, it began the day where it left off on Monday: no clear bill or direction for protecting "Dreamers." As President Trump pressed Congress to follow his four criteria for… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 5:48 Sen. David Perdue: Trump wants all 4 ‘pillars’ in immigration bill By PBS News Hour Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., says he is hopeful that Congress will support a solution for DACA recipients this week, while taking measures to prevent future waves of illegal immigration. Perdue joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his support for President Trump’s… Continue watching
Feb 14 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time By Saher Khan The 24-hour news cycle is filled with political coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week. Continue reading
Feb 14 EPA chief says he flies first class due to security concerns By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press The EPA head has broken months of silence about his frequent premium-class flights at taxpayer expense, saying he needs to fly first class because of unpleasant interactions with other travelers. Continue reading
Feb 14 WATCH LIVE: White House may address latest on immigration debate By Associated Press White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is holding a briefing at 4 p.m. EST today. Watch her remarks here. Continue reading