Oct 30 Watch 9:15 Where is Mueller’s probe headed? Indictments and surprise plea agreement offer clues By PBS News Hour The Russia investigation entered a new phase Monday with indictments for former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his deputy Rick Gates, and news of a guilty plea from a former Trump advisor for lying to the FBI about his… Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch 9:01 The charges against Manafort, Gates and Papadopoulos, explained by veteran prosecutors By PBS News Hour Money laundering, tax fraud and lying to the FBI are some of the charges revealed Monday as part of Robert Mueller's probe. Two former federal prosecutors experienced in handling high-stakes investigations -- Peter Zeidenberg and former Justice Department official John… Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch 4:34 Trump says Clinton should be the focus of the Russia probe. Here are the facts behind those stories By PBS News Hour President Trump and the conservative media are trying to shift the focus of the Russia probe toward two stories regarding Hillary Clinton and the funding behind the so-called “Russian dossier” and a 2010 Uranium deal with a Russian corporation. William… Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch 7:29 Do Mueller’s first indictments change anything politically? By PBS News Hour What are the political ramifications of the first indictments in Robert Mueller’s investigation into possible collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign? Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss whether… Continue watching
Oct 30 Analysis: Your guide to the Supreme Court, and what to watch By Marcia Coyle There is a rhythm to the life of the Supreme Court which is rarely interrupted, not even by government shutdowns or blizzards. Continue reading
Oct 30 A lot happened in the Russia investigation yesterday. Here’s what you need to know By Daniel Bush Here's a guide to Paul Manafort and Rick Gates’ business dealings and connections to the Trump campaign. Continue reading
Oct 30 China wants U.S. to stay out of South China Sea talks By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press The United States shouldn't obstruct efforts by China and its neighbors to agree on a code of conduct in the disputed South China Sea, China's ambassador said Monday as President Donald Trump prepared for his first official visit to Asia. Continue reading
Oct 30 National Park Service drops funding for Black Panther Party project By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The National Park Service has withdrawn plans to pay nearly $100,000 for a project honoring the legacy of the Black Panther Party after police groups complained to President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Oct 30 D.C. court bars Trump from reversing transgender troops policy By David Crary and Jessica Gresko, Associated Press A federal judge in Washington on Monday barred President Donald Trump's administration from excluding transgender people from military service. Continue reading
Oct 30 Ex-Trump aide George Papadopoulos pleads guilty in Russia probe By Joshua Barajas The guilty plea means that George Papadopoulos, an early foreign policy adviser to the Trump presidential campaign, is the first individual to face criminal charges in the ongoing investigations into Russia meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Continue reading