Dec 11 Watch 10:17 How the Alabama race could reflect future Senate fights By PBS News Hour What are the national implications for the outcome of Tuesday's special election in Alabama? Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to explore the impact of President Trump and the RNC getting… Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch 5:46 Millions of Americans who take a medical deduction could be affected by the tax overhaul. Here's how By PBS News Hour Consumer groups are worried that the tax deduction for medical expenses could be killed by the Republican tax overhaul. How does the deduction work, and who would be affected if it gets scrapped? Lisa Desjardins talks to Cristina Martin Firvida… Continue watching
Dec 11 Government should resume loan forgiveness for students defrauded by for-profit colleges, watchdog says By Maria Danilova, Associated Press The department has halted Obama-era revisions to the process of loan forgiveness that boosted protections for students, citing pending litigation. The agency is now in the process or rewriting those rules with input from educators and experts. Continue reading
Dec 11 Zinke, House GOP escalate monuments feud with Patagonia By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The dispute pitting the GOP against a private company raised questions about use of taxpayer resources for political criticism and whether Republicans are trying to stop Patagonia sales weeks before the Christmas holiday. Continue reading
Dec 11 Native American tribes call Trump's revamp of tribal advisory commission a 'slap in the face' By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press President Donald Trump's proclamation on Bears Ears National Monument contains a little-known plan that changes the makeup of a tribal advisory commission for the remote monument filled with canyons, plateaus, rivers and rust-colored rock formations. Continue reading
Dec 11 Pentagon will allow transgender people to enlist in the military starting Jan. 1 By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue, and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump's demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Continue reading
Dec 11 WATCH: White House says allegations of sexual misconduct against Trump 'took place long before he was elected president' By Erica R. Hendry Three women on Monday asked Congress to investigate Mr. Trump over allegations of sexual misconduct that date back to the 1980s. At least 16 women have made such claims against Trump, all of them for incidents that occurred before he… Continue reading
Dec 11 What to watch in Alabama's Senate race By Daniel Bush The special election for Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ former seat has been dominated by news of sexual misconduct allegations against Judge Roy Moore. Continue reading
Dec 11 WATCH: 3 of Donald Trump's sexual misconduct accusers call on Congress to investigate By Michael Rios At least 16 women have accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct, allegations that occurred before he became president. Continue reading
Dec 10 Muslim world protests Trump's formal recognition of Israeli capital By News Desk New protests broke out across the Muslim world on Saturday, as tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets over President Donald Trump's decision last week to formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Continue reading