Apr 26 Watch 11:39 How Trump’s first 100 days compares to past presidencies By PBS News Hour President Trump came to office intent on shaking up Washington. While he's run into obstacles in Congress and the courts, there have been clear victories. John Yang offers a recap of the president’s domestic moves, and presidential historian Michael Beschloss… Continue watching
Apr 26 Trump has undone a lot of ‘damage’ in his first 100 days, Mulvaney says By David Coles, Erica R. Hendry Budget Director Mick Mulvaney told NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff that any shortcomings of Trump’s first 100 days should be attributed to a dysfunctional Congress. Continue reading
Apr 26 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time By Jessica Yarvin The 24-hour news cycle is filled with politics coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the last week. Continue reading
Apr 26 WATCH: Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says Trump has ‘no intention’ of releasing tax returns By Julie Bykowicz and Jill Colvin, Associated Press Mnuchin addressed Trump’s tax returns Wednesday. Watch live in the player above. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump “has no intention” of releasing his taxes returns to the public, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said Wednesday, asserting Americans have “plenty of information” about… Continue reading
Apr 26 Trump proposes dramatic cuts in corporate and personal taxes By News Desk and Josh Boak and Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Trump is proposing dramatically reducing the taxes paid by corporations big and small in an overhaul his administration says will spur economic growth and bring jobs and prosperity to the middle class. Continue reading
Apr 26 Senate nudges Acosta toward confirmation as labor secretary By Associated Press The Senate has moved President Donald Trump's pick for labor secretary one step closer to confirmation. Continue reading
Apr 26 Leading GOP moderate opposes plan to move House health bill By Alan Fram and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Republican lawmakers were meeting Wednesday to consider how to rescue the GOP drive to repeal much of President Barack Obama's health care law. Continue reading
Apr 26 Homeland Security formally opening office to aid victims of crimes by immigrants By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The Homeland Security Department is set to launch an office for American victims of immigrant crime. Continue reading
Apr 25 What would it take for Trump to sign ‘the biggest tax cut we’ve ever had’? By Lisa Desjardins We found the biggest tax cuts (per GDP) since 1940. Here's where Trump would fall on that list. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 7:54 Bernie Sanders on making Democrats a 50-state party By PBS News Hour Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the chances of avoiding a government shutdown, rethinking American trade policy and the introduction of legislation to raise the minimum wage to $15, what Democrats need to do to build a… Continue watching