Dec 06 More lawmakers demand Sen. Franken's resignation amid growing allegations of sexual misconduct By Lora Strum, Dan Cooney and Associated Press Sen. Al Franken's office now says the Minnesota Democrat will make an announcement Thursday. Continue reading
Dec 06 WATCH: Trump says government shutdown 'could happen' Saturday, blames Democrats By Associated Press Speaking before a Cabinet meeting today, the president blamed Democrats for opposing his border security and hardline immigration plans. He says they are "looking at something that is dangerous for our country."… Continue reading
Dec 06 WATCH: Las Vegas shooting survivor, ATF head testify in Senate hearing on gun background checks By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Today's hearing will include testimony from Heather Gooze, who held a dying stranger in her arms amid the Las Vegas shooting in October. Watch the hearing here. Continue reading
Dec 06 Woman who volunteered for Conyers alleges sexual harassment By Associated Press A woman who worked as a volunteer for John Conyers says she was sexually harassed by the former Democratic congressman. Continue reading
Dec 06 Al Franken denies allegation he forcibly tried to kiss woman By Associated Press The woman, who’s not identified by name, says Franken pursued her after a taping of his radio show in 2006. She said the incident occurred after her boss had left and she was collecting her belongings. Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 3:22 News Wrap: Kirstjen Nielsen confirmed to lead Homeland Security By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the Senate voted 62 to 37 to confirm Kirstjen Nielsen to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Nielsen served under the previous chief, John Kelly, before he moved to the White House as chief of… Continue watching
Dec 05 Watch 9:43 Trump may face perils of a defamation lawsuit tied to sexual harassment allegations By PBS News Hour Sexual harassment allegations against President Trump were back in court in New York on Tuesday. Summer Zervos, one of at least 11 women who came forward during the 2016 election campaign to accuse Trump, is now suing the president for… Continue watching
Dec 05 Despite warnings, Trump forges ahead on plans to move U.S. embassy to Jerusalem By Matthew Lee and Josef Federman, Associated Press President Donald Trump forged ahead Tuesday with plans to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital despite intense Arab, Muslim and European opposition to a move that would upend decades of U.S. policy and risk potentially violent protests. Continue reading
Dec 05 Senate confirms Kirstjen Nielsen to lead Homeland Security By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen as President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading
Dec 05 34 House Republicans pen letter to Ryan, urging action on DACA fix By Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press A group of 34 House Republicans on Tuesday asked Speaker Paul Ryan to act this month on legislation dealing with the 800,000 young immigrants brought to the United States as children and living here illegally. Continue reading