Feb 05 Trump lashes out at Schiff over Russia memo By Hope Yen and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Trump's attack on California Rep. Adam Schiff came before a planned meeting of the House intelligence panel Monday, where the committee is expected to consider whether to release a Democratic rebuttal memo. Continue reading
Feb 05 2 senators offer bipartisan bill protecting young immigrants, but Trump quickly rejects it By Alan Fram, Associated Press A bipartisan immigration proposal has surfaced in the Senate, only to be quickly knocked down by President Donald Trump via Twitter on Monday. Continue reading
Feb 05 The era of trillion-dollar budget deficits is making a comeback By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A brewing budget deal would give whopping increases to both the Pentagon and domestic programs as lawmakers inch closer to an agreement. The final tally could total close to $400 billion. Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch 3:11 What economic and political issues were eclipsed by the Nunes memo? By PBS News Hour The controversial House Intelligence Committee memo earlier this week has grabbed headlines, but Washington is mired in other significant issues. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins Megan Thompson from Santa Barbara to discuss the Treasury, which wants to borrow… Continue watching
Feb 04 Both GOP and Democratic lawmakers say memo doesn't clear Trump in probe By Hope Yen, Associated Press Democratic and Republican lawmakers said Sunday that a GOP-produced congressional memo on FBI surveillance powers did not clear President Donald Trump in the Russia investigation, and they expressed hope that special counsel Robert Mueller's work would continue without interference. Continue reading
Feb 04 Yellen disappointed not to get a second term as Fed chair By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Janet Yellen said she was disappointed that President Donald Trump didn't offer her a second term as Federal Reserve chair, but supports her central bank successor, Jerome Powell, who takes over on Monday. Continue reading
Feb 04 Harassment claims target 4 Missouri lawmakers By David A. Lieb, Associated Press The Missouri House has dealt with six formal sexual harassment complaints over the past two years, including four that involved lawmakers and that cost more than $22,000 in external legal fees to investigate. Continue reading
Feb 04 Trump to pull nomination of top environmental adviser By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The White House late Saturday confirmed plans to withdraw the nomination of a climate change skeptic with ties to the fossil fuel industry to serve as President Donald Trump's top environmental adviser. Continue reading
Feb 03 Watch 3:31 How will CFPB enforcement changes affect consumers? By PBS News Hour The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is charged with making sure financial institutions treat consumers fairly. But the Trump administration this week stripped the federal agency's enforcement power that allowed it to pursue cases of lending discrimination. Renae Merle, a reporter… Continue watching
Feb 03 Watch 10:11 Dairy trade sours NAFTA negotiations with Canada By Christopher Booker, Melanie Saltzman As the U.S., Canada and Mexico renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, the dairy industry has become a major point of contention. The U.S. wants Canada to get rid of high taxes on dairy imports, but dairy farmers in… Continue watching