Jun 16 Trump acknowledges he’s under investigation for obstruction of justice By Vivian Salama, Associated Press President Donald Trump appeared to confirm Friday that he is under investigation for obstruction of justice, claiming that he is being investigated for firing FBI Director James Comey by the man who told him to do it. Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch 7:44 Sen. Warner wishes for closer cooperation from Trump administration on Russia probe By PBS News Hour The Senate Intelligence Committee met behind closed doors this week with three key figures in their expanding Russia investigation, including special counsel Robert Mueller. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., vice-chair of the committee, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the distinctions between… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 2:35 Here’s what is in the Senate’s new Russia sanctions By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 4:28 Robert Mueller is expanding the Russia probe. Here’s how By PBS News Hour President Trump is now under scrutiny for possible obstruction of justice. New reports suggest that special counsel Bob Mueller has broadened his probe, originally focused on Russian meddling in the election. Judy Woodruff learns more from Carrie Johnson of NPR. Continue watching
Jun 15 Pence hires outside legal counsel for Russia probe By Associated Press Pence's office confirmed Thursday that he retained Richard Cullen, chairman of McGuireWoods LLP, to assist him in responding to inquiries by special counsel Robert Mueller. Continue reading
Jun 15 WATCH LIVE: Congress plays baseball for charity one day after shooting By Kevin Freking, Erica Werner, Associated Press The opposing sides are paying tribute to Rep. Steve Scalise, the House majority whip who was critically wounded when a gunman opened fire at practice. Continue reading
Jun 15 As deadline nears, White House without a debt ceiling plan By Josh Boak, Associated Press "It's fair to say we haven't settled on a final way to address the debt ceiling any more than the Hill has," Budget Chief Mick Mulvaney said. Continue reading
Jun 15 WATCH: Trump signs executive order on apprenticeships By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press As part of the president's weeklong push on workplace development, the action would shift the certification process from the Labor Department to the companies relying on these programs. Continue reading
Jun 15 How lack of transparency became ‘regular order’ on Capitol Hill By Julie Rovner, KFF Health News Congressional history has repeated itself as Senate GOP leaders write their health care bill. How did secrecy and transparency become "regular order" on Capitol Hill?… Continue reading
Jun 15 WATCH: Democrat Nancy Pelosi holds briefing after congressional baseball shooting By Associated Press The House has returned to business after a gunman fired at a baseball practice, critically injuring a top Republican lawmaker and wounding several others. Continue reading