May 30 WATCH: Spicer addresses new Russia allegations By Erica R. Hendry and Associated Press It's Spicer's first briefing since reports suggested that Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and top adviser, had communications with Russia. Continue reading
May 30 Officer who shot Tamir Rice in 2014 fired by city of Cleveland By Dake Kang, Associated Press The police officer who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice was fired by the city of Cleveland on Tuesday, and the officer who drove the patrol car the day of the November 2014 shooting was suspended. Continue reading
May 30 Justices will hear Ohio appeal over purging voter rolls By Sam Hananel, Associated Press The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to decide whether Ohio wrongfully purged eligible voters from the state's registration list. Continue reading
May 30 White House communications director Michael Dubke resigns amid tensions By Vivian Salama, Associated Press The departure of Michael Dubke, Trump's communications director, comes as aides say Trump has grown increasingly frustrated by allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election and revelations of possible ties between his campaign and Moscow. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 7:32 Will a ‘war room’ for combatting Russia probe fallout help the White House? By PBS News Hour William Brangham talks to Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR about the allegations against Jared Kushner over his communications with Russian officials, the White House's handling of the Russia probe and takeaways from President… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 6:07 News Wrap: Trump pays tribute to fallen service members on Memorial day By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, President Trump joined other Americans around the country in observing a national day of remembrance, with remarks and ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery. Also, North Korea defied international pressure by firing another test ballistic missile, which… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 9:06 Damage control over Jared Kushner’s reported Russia communication hasn’t quelled criticism By PBS News Hour Several top Trump administration officials have come out defending senior adviser Jared Kushner after it was reported that he had discussed with the Russian ambassador the possibility of opening a secret communication backchannel between the Trump team and Russia. William… Continue watching
May 29 Column: How JFK created the cultural template for the modern presidency By Steven Watts, The Conversation From the beginning of his career, John F. Kennedy’s appeal was always more about image than ideology, the emotions he channeled than the policies he advanced, says University of Missouri-Columbia historian Steven Watts… Continue reading
May 28 Once an unlikely candidate, Iowa’s governor embraces new job By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Republican Kim Reynolds insists she never saw herself running for office, much less serving as governor. Continue reading
May 28 AP Report: Kushner ties to Russia questioned as Trump blasts media By Hope Yen and Vivian Salma, Associated Press Congressional Democrats on Sunday demanded to hear directly from top White House adviser Jared Kushner over allegations of proposed secret back-channel communications with Russia. Continue reading