Dec 15 Watch 12:01 Shields and Brooks on GOP tax bill's economic impact, Doug Jones' Alabama win By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks joins Judy Woodruff to analyze the week’s news, including the priorities Republicans are putting forward in their tax overhaul bill, Democrat Doug Jones’ Senate upset in Alabama and what… Continue watching
Dec 15 Trump won't say whether he's considering a pardon for Flynn By Associated Press Flynn is cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into potential collusion between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. Continue reading
Dec 15 Sessions distances himself from Trump's criticism of the FBI By Associated Press Sessions, speaking Friday at a news conference about the Justice Department's crime-fighting efforts, said the FBI is "fulfilling a fabulously important role working to fight against violent crime."… Continue reading
Dec 15 White House to push merit-based immigration in new campaign By Zeke Miller and Jill Colvin, Associated Press The White House is embarking on a major campaign to turn public opinion against the nation's largely family-based immigration system ahead of an all-out push next year to move toward a more merit-based structure. Continue reading
Dec 15 WATCH: Tillerson backtracks on offer of unconditional North Korea talks By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's declaration before the U.N. Security Council marked a stunning reversal after he proposed discussions with Pyongyang without preconditions earlier this week. Continue reading
Dec 15 WATCH: Trump calls for death penalty for anyone who kills a police officer By Joshua Barajas and Associated Press The president was warmly received by the crowd of local law enforcement officers who cheered his calls for a crackdown on gangs and an end to chain migration. Continue reading
Dec 15 AP fact check: Do Trump's numbers on regulation add up? By Joan Lowy and Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press Here's a look at some of Trump's statements about regulations and the economy Thursday and how they compare with the facts… Continue reading
Dec 15 Return of ill GOP Sens. McCain, Cochran crucial next week for tax bill By Richard Lardner, Associated Press The presence of ailing Republican senators John McCain and Thad Cochran will be crucial early next week as the GOP tries to pass a sweeping $1.5 trillion tax package in the Senate. Continue reading
Dec 15 Senate may put off most anticipated Russian investigation findings By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press With no firm conclusions yet on whether President Donald Trump's campaign may have coordinated with Russia, the Senate intelligence committee could delay answering that question. Continue reading
Dec 15 Most Americans believe Trump trying to obstruct Russia probe, poll finds By Chad Day and Emily Swanson, Associated Press The survey also shows that Americans are unhappy with the way President Donald Trump is dealing with the investigations led by Congress and special counsel Robert Mueller. Continue reading