Jan 02 California lawmakers to confront growing sexual misconduct scandal By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Dozens of women have said they do not report misbehavior by California lawmakers or legislative staff because they are afraid of losing their jobs or facing other professional repercussions. Continue reading
Jan 02 Top U.S. commander wants a more aggressive Afghan push this year By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press It's all part of a plan the United States hopes will change the course of a war now entering its 17th year. Continue reading
Jan 02 Trump accuses Justice Department of being part of 'deep state' By Catherine Lucey and Darlene Superville, Associated Press The president also suggested that the DOJ "must finally act" against a top aide to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former FBI director James Comey. Continue reading
Jan 02 As Trump opens second year, what's on his to-do list? By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press The glamour of his holiday break behind him, President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Monday night to face a hefty legislative to-do list, critical midterm elections and perilous threats abroad. Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 2:53 News Wrap: Fatal airstrikes in Yemen mark start of 2018 By PBS News Hour In our News Wrap Monday, security officials and witnesses say at least 23 people have died in airstrikes in Yemen by Saudi Arabian coalitions. Also, a deep freeze settles in many U.S. states, breaking previous records. Temperatures dropped to minus… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 4:36 Millions get a pay raise and other new laws kick in this year By Lisa Desjardins From pay raises to marijuana legalization, the New Year brought a spate of new state laws. Reid Wilson, a reporter at The Hill newspaper, tells Lisa Desjardins about the major changes that went into effect. Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 7:33 Transgender individuals may now openly join the U.S. military By PBS News Hour As of Monday, openly transgender people are allowed to serve in the U.S. military, despite President Donald Trump tweeting last July that he would “not accept or allow transgender individuals to serve in any capacity.” We take a second look… Continue watching
Jan 01 Judiciary will review sexual misconduct policies By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press “Events in recent months have illuminated the depth of the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace, and events in the past few weeks have made clear that the judicial branch is not immune,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in… Continue reading
Dec 31 Trump offers New Year's Eve message By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump capped 2017 on Sunday with a video self-tribute touching on what he sees as the high points of his achievements and rhetoric from his first year in office. Continue reading