Nov 17 Watch 11:53 Shields and Brooks on sexual misconduct in politics, Republican tax goals By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the week’s news, including allegations of sexual misconduct against and very different responses by Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore and Sen. Al Franken, President… Continue watching
Nov 17 White House requests $44 billion in disaster aid By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The request, President Donald Trump’s third since hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria slammed the Gulf Coast and Caribbean, would bring the total appropriated for disaster relief this fall close to $100 billion — and that’s before most of the money… Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: Sessions jokes about Russian meetings in speech to lawyers By Associated Press Sessions opened a speech Friday to the conservative Federalist Society by asking if the former Russian ambassador was in the room. Continue reading
Nov 17 Why 2018 could be one of the Senate Ethics Committee's busiest years By Matthew Daly, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Next year, the panel could be working nonstop, deciding the fate of up to three lawmakers, including two facing allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. Continue reading
Nov 17 Who wins and who loses in the GOP Senate tax plan By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press The ultra-wealthy and businesses do very well under the tax plan making it's way through the Senate. But who doesn't fare as well?… Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: White House says there's a difference between sexual misconduct allegations against Trump, Franken By Associated Press White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said “Sen. Franken has admitted wrongdoing and the president hasn’t. That’s a very big distinction.”… Continue reading
Nov 17 Veterans Affairs exploring idea of merging health system with Pentagon By Hope Yen, Associated Press As part of its effort to expand private health care, Veterans Affairs is exploring the possibility of merging its health system with the Pentagon’s, a cost-saving measure that veterans groups say could threaten the viability of VA hospitals. Continue reading
Nov 17 After mass shootings, should legal guns be welcomed into church? By Michael Boulter Churches have often been a place for people on the margins to come in and feel welcomed. But that openness can also be a threat. Continue reading
Nov 17 Trump publicly criticizes Al Franken but remains silent on Roy Moore By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump is displaying selective outrage over allegations of sexual harassment against prominent men in politics, as his own tortured past lingers over his response. Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: Anchor who accused Franken of sexual misconduct says voters will decide the senator's fate By Associated Press The Los Angeles radio anchor who accused Sen. Al Franken of forcibly kissing and groping her during a 2006 USO tour says it's up to voters to decide whether he should stay in office. Continue reading