Aug 08 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. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 7:40 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… Continue watching
Aug 07 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. Continue reading
Aug 07 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. Continue reading
Aug 07 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. Continue reading
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