Politics

North Korea says it’s studying a plan to attack Guam

By Associated Press

North Korea says it is examining its operational plans for attacking Guam to contain U.S. bases there.

News Wrap: Trump reportedly sent Mueller private messages through attorney

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Tuesday, there’s word President Trump has exchanged private messages with Robert Mueller, the special counsel for the Russian investigation. USA Today reports Trump has sent messages of “appreciation” through his attorney to Mueller. Also, at least…

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5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time

By Jessica Yarvin

The 24-hour news cycle is filled with politics coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week. Texas Republican Bucks His Party To Block ‘Bathroom Bill’…

Trump administration sides with Ohio on purging voter rolls

By Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Associated Press

Ohio's system for removing inactive voters from the rolls does not violate the National Voter Registration Act, the Justice Department said Monday.

A new low: Texas Democrats don’t have candidate for governor

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

After high-profile candidates lost decisively in the last two elections, the Texas Democratic Party now finds itself in unprecedented territory for the 2018 ballot: with no major candidate to run.

Democratic lawmakers seek federal payments to Trump business

By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press

As President Donald Trump spends much of August at his New Jersey golf club, Democratic lawmakers are making a new push for information about how much money the federal government is spending at his for-profit properties.

Trump retains his base of support. What is it getting him?

By PBS News Hour

President Trump still has his base of support, but is that enough to win legislatively? Tamara Keith of NPR and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including tweets from President Trump…

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At 200 days in office, Trump looks to loyal voters as agenda stalls

By Julie Pace, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

White House officials have been urging the president to refocus on immigration and other issues that resonate with the conservatives, evangelicals and working-class whites who propelled him to the Oval Office.

Interior Department scraps Obama-era rule on coal royalties

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Repealing the rule "provides a clean slate to create workable valuation regulations," said Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, adding that the repeal will reduce costs that energy companies would otherwise pass on to consumers.

Trump calls Sen. Blumenthal a ‘phony Vietnam con artist’

By Donna Cassata, Associated Press

The series of tweets from Trump came after Blumenthal expressed strong support for a special counsel's probe of Russia meddling in the election and possible collusion with Trump campaign officials.