Politics

GOP senators say fate of ‘dreamers’ must wait for next year

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

President Donald Trump and Republican senators agreed not to deal with a needed fix for young immigrants in must-pass year-end spending legislation, according to some GOP lawmakers who visited the White House on Thursday.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren says 2016 Democratic primary was rigged

By Erica R. Hendry

“The process was rigged and now it is up to Democrats to build a new process, a process that really works and works for everyone,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren told PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff.

Rep. Lamar Smith says he won’t seek re-election after 16 terms in office

By Associated Press

Smith, a Texas Republican, said in a statement Thursday "this seems like a good time to pass on the privilege of representing the 21st District to someone else."…

WATCH: Hillary Clinton receives 2017 Democratic Woman of the Year Award

By Erica R. Hendry

The award, given by the Woman’s National Democratic Club, is "in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to American politics and international affairs, as well as the inspiration she has provided to women and girls around the world."…

Energy Sec. Perry says fossil fuels can prevent sexual assault

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Rick Perry's remark comes as an uproar over sexual-assault allegations against film mogul Harvey Weinstein has spread to other industries and politics.

Democratic lawmakers sue Trump administration over D.C. hotel lease

By Tami Abdollah, Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press

The lawsuit accuses the acting head of the General Services Administration of violating a nearly 90-year-old law and preventing congressional oversight.

WATCH: White House says North Korea could be listed as terrorism sponsor

By Associated Press

H.R. McMaster says the administration is considering such a designation as part of President Trump's overall strategy to counter the North Korean nuclear threat.

Do you plan to enroll for health care coverage under Obamacare? Tell us your story

By Laura Santhanam

Is this enrollment season better, worse or the same for millions of Americans signing up for health insurance coverage? The PBS NewsHour wants to hear your story.

Paul Manafort says evidence against him ’embellished’ in Russia probe

By Eric Tucker and Chad Day, Associated Press

In a court filing Thursday, his attorneys say Paul Manafort, who led Trump's campaign for several months last year, has done nothing wrong and doesn't pose a risk of fleeing the country.

Trump nominee Sam Clovis withdraws name from Agriculture post after Russia probe scrutiny

By Ken Thomas, Associated Press

This week, it was revealed that Sam Clovis had communications with George Papadopoulos, who has admitted to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian intermediaries.