Aug 07 Military leaders get OK to shoot down drones over bases By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press He said the new policy provides details about the actions the military can take to stop any threat, including destroying or seizing any unmanned aircraft — including the smaller ones that the general public can easily buy — that is… Continue reading
Aug 07 MSNBC surges as home for Trump opponents By David Bauder, Associated Press NEW YORK — For the first month since CNN's Larry King owned cable news in October 2001, the most popular personality in prime-time doesn't work for Fox News Channel. Rachel Maddow of MSNBC is the new champ. Continue reading
Aug 07 What it’s like to be President Trump’s White House photographer By Elizabeth Flock In one of her first-ever interviews, official White House photographer Shealah Craighead says she sees her role as to be a neutral observer, instead of shape the public perception of the president. Continue reading
Aug 07 Pence: Story on possible 2020 presidential run ‘disgraceful’ By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Vice President Mike Pence has pushed back against a news report suggesting he is laying groundwork for a possible presidential bid in 2020 if President Donald Trump does not run. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 3:47 Can Trump pursue a conservative agenda? By PBS News Hour President Donald Trump started his “working vacation” with declining poll numbers, a legislative failure on healthcare and the convening of a grand jury in an ongoing investigation. This weekend, The New York Times also reported on a Republican shadow campaign… Continue watching
Aug 06 Russia ready for more engagement with U.S., despite sanctions By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Russia's top diplomat said Sunday his country was ready for more engagement with the United States on North Korea, Syria, Ukraine and other pressing matters. Continue reading
Aug 06 White House: Trump ‘not discussing’ firing Mueller By Associated Press White House counselor Kellyanne Conway says President Donald Trump is "not discussing" firing Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Continue reading
Aug 06 Deputy AG: Prosecutors don’t intend to go after reporters By Associated Press A Justice Department official says prosecutors don't intend to go after reporters for doing their jobs but could try more forcefully to get them to reveal their sources. Continue reading
Aug 06 Welcome boost from China to global pressure on North Korea By Josh Lederman, Associated Press A global pressure campaign on North Korea received a welcome boost Sunday from China as Beijing called on its neighbor to halt its missile and nuclear tests. Continue reading
Aug 05 Trump national security adviser stresses North Korea threat By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump's national security adviser H.R. McMaster is stressing that it is "impossible to overstate the danger" posed by North Korea. Continue reading