Dec 08 Deputy national security adviser Dina Powell to leave White House By Associated Press It's the first of what is expected to be a round of departures in the new year. Continue reading
Dec 08 House Democrats want Trump financial records for Russia probe By Stephen Braun, Associated Press The push for documents renews an earlier attempt from May that produced no records. Continue reading
Dec 08 Democrats consider plan to limit superdelegates ahead of 2020 election By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The new proposal would dent the ability of heavy favorites like Clinton to stockpile early endorsements and claim a wide delegate lead before voters actually cast ballots. Continue reading
Dec 08 Trump signs 2-week spending bill to avoid government shutdown By Ken Thomas, Associated Press The president signed the two-week spending measure in private at the White House after the House and Senate acted to prevent a government shutdown this weekend. Continue reading
Dec 08 WATCH: UN Security Council holds special session on U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital By Joshua Barajas The United Nations Security Council is holding a special session that addresses President Donald Trump's announcement from earlier this week that the U.S. would officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Watch the meeting here. Continue reading
Dec 08 Al Franken, Trent Franks join long list of lawmakers ousted by scandal By Associated Press Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota announced on Thursday that he will resign in the face of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. He joins a long list of lawmakers ousted by scandal. Continue reading
Dec 08 Like Trump, Moore breaks the rules of modern-day politics By Steve Peoples and Kimberly Chandler, Associated Press A year ago, it was presidential nominee Donald Trump. This year, it's Senate candidate Roy Moore. Continue reading
Dec 07 Watch 4:55 News Wrap: Franken says resignation is 'about the people of Minnesota' By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Sen. Al Franken is resigning in the face of sexual misconduct allegations, after dozens of colleagues from his own party demanded the Minnesota Democrat step down. He insisted some of the allegations are false. Also,… Continue watching
Dec 07 Arizona Rep. Trent Franks resigning from Congress amid House ethics investigation By Alan Fram, Associated Press Franks says in a statement that he never physically intimidated, coerced or attempted to have any sexual contact with any member of his congressional staff. Instead, he says, the dispute resulted from a discussion of surrogacy. Continue reading
Dec 07 Watch 5:18 How did this Alaska wildlife refuge migrate into the GOP tax bill? By PBS News Hour Part of the GOP tax overhaul tax bill that has not gotten a lot of attention is the possibility of opening up a pristine and long-protected part of Alaska to oil extraction. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is 19 millions… Continue watching