Aug 27 Biden says Trump ’emboldened white supremacists’ By Associated Press Former Vice President Joe Biden has leveled harsh words at President Donald Trump for placing blame on "both sides" for the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Continue reading
Aug 27 Can computers enhance the work of teachers? The debate is on By Maria Danilova, Associated Press As schools struggle to raise high school graduation rates and close the persistent achievement gap for minority and low-income students, many educators tout digital technology in the classroom as a way forward. Continue reading
Aug 27 Trump says Canada, Mexico being “very difficult” on NAFTA By Associated Press President Donald Trump is accusing Canada and Mexico of being "very difficult" at the negotiating table over the North American Free Trade Agreement. Continue reading
Aug 27 Critics: Trump pardon his latest affront against judiciary By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump's pardon of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio shows a lack of regard for an independent judiciary, say critics who note Trump's past criticism of federal judges. Continue reading
Aug 27 Trump keeps tabs on Harvey and its aftermath from Camp David By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump monitored Hurricane Harvey from the seclusion of his official mountaintop retreat on Saturday. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 5:41 Arpaio pardon hurts GOP relations with Trump By PBS News Hour President Donald Trump’s pardon of former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who aggressively pursued undocumented immigrants, exacerbated an increasingly tenuous relationship with national Republicans. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins Hari Sreenivasan from Santa Barbara, California, on what the latest… Continue watching
Aug 26 A look at the president’s pardon power and how it works By Associated Press A look at the president's unique power. Continue reading
Aug 26 Trump’s low approval ratings set an unwanted record By Emily Swanson, Associated Press Plunging into undesirably uncharted territory, Trump is setting records with his dismally low approval ratings, including the lowest mark ever for a president in his first year. Continue reading
Aug 25 National security aide Sebastian Gorka leaves the White House By Associated Press Gorka's departure comes a week after the exit of chief strategist Steve Bannon from the White House. Continue reading
Aug 25 Trump pardons Arpaio, ex-sheriff convicted of defying judge’s order By Eric Tucker, Associated Press President Donald Trump has pardoned former sheriff Joe Arpaio following his conviction for intentionally disobeying a judge's order in an immigration case. Continue reading