Jul 26 President Trump says liberation from ‘Obamacare nightmare’ is close By Vivian Salama, Associated Press Celebrating a slim but symbolic health-care win in Washington, President Donald Trump told supporters in Ohio that the nation was one step closer to liberation from the "Obamacare nightmare."… Continue reading
Jul 25 The Senate voted to open debate on health care. Now what? By Lisa Desjardins Here’s how the week will play out, according to lawmakers we spoke with on the Hill. Continue reading
Jul 25 Senate committee drops subpoena of Manafort in Russia probe By Chad Day, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Manafort won't testify during a public hearing Wednesday after he and the committee reached an agreement to continue negotiating the terms of his cooperation. The person demanded anonymity to discuss the private negotiations. Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 7:03 Schiff: Trump ‘wants to appoint a more malleable attorney general’ for Russia investigation By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 5:27 Rep. Stewart: Kushner testimony ‘didn’t have much to add’ to Russia story By PBS News Hour President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner met privately with the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, answering more questions on Capitol Hill about his interactions with Russian officials during the campaign and beyond. William Brangham speaks with Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, a… Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 8:58 Under attack from the president, Attorney General Sessions still advancing conservative agenda By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 9:01 Will McCain’s speech inspire bipartisanship in the health care debate? By PBS News Hour Sen. John McCain made a dramatic return to the Senate floor in his first public appearance since being diagnosed with brain cancer, calling on colleagues to change the tone and behavior of Congress to work together. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont.,… Continue watching
Jul 25 White House communications director says he’s willing to ‘fire everybody’ for leaking By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press "You're either going to stop leaking or you're going to get fired," Anthony Scaramucci said. Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 5:40 News Wrap: House overwhelmingly approves new Russia sanctions By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to impose new sanctions on Russia, partly over its meddling in the 2016 election, and bars President Trump from relaxing the penalties without congressional approval. Also, the State… Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 6:11 Republicans weren’t sure they could get enough votes to start debate on health care. Here’s how they did it. By PBS News Hour It was a dramatic day on Capitol Hill as the Senate GOP mustered just enough votes to start debate on a health care bill. With Sen. John McCain returning to cast his vote despite a cancer diagnosis and Vice President… Continue watching