Jun 15 President Trump tweets of ‘witch hunt’ amid ongoing Russia investigation By Associated Press The president didn't clarify what exactly he was referring to in the early morning tweet, however he has frequently described reports about possible ties between members of his campaign and Russia as a "witch hunt."… Continue reading
Jun 15 Reports say Mueller probe now examining whether Trump obstructed justice By Jake Pearson and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The special counsel appointed to investigate Russian influence in the 2016 presidential campaign is now examining whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice, it has been reported. Continue reading
Jun 14 Watch 7:40 Rivals on the baseball field, these congressmen share solidarity after shooting By PBS News Hour Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, and Rep. Mike Doyle, D-Pa., managers of the two congressional baseball teams, talk with Judy Woodruff about what it was like to be practicing on the field as a shooting targeting Republican lawmakers unfolded Wednesday in… Continue watching
Jun 14 Watch 7:21 Attack on congressman provokes somber reflection in Washington By PBS News Hour A gunman opened fire Wednesday in Alexandria, Va., during a morning practice for the Congressional Baseball Game. The gunman, who died from his injuries sustained during the attack, shot Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise, the House majority whip, and four others. Continue watching
Jun 14 Watch 4:20 News Wrap: Mueller meets with senators on Russia probe By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Wednesday, leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee held their first meeting with Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election. That followed a day of speculation about Mueller's future. Also, the… Continue watching
Jun 14 After shooting, lawmakers call for increased security By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press One Republican congressman says he's going to start carrying a gun in public after a gunman opened fire on a baseball practice, injuring Rep. Steve Scalise and several others. Some lawmakers want beefed up security at town halls. Continue reading
Jun 14 WATCH: FBI confirms identity of shooter at congressional baseball practice By Associated Press The FBI provides updates into its investigation of a shooting at a congressional baseball practice Wednesday morning and identifies the shooter. Continue reading
Jun 14 House Speaker Ryan calls for unity, but shooting reveals stark political divide By Daniel Bush The surface-level bipartisanship after the Virginia shooting Wednesday belied political tensions over the attack, which injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, two Capitol Hill police officers, a congressional aide and a lobbyist. Continue reading
Jun 14 After shooting, some in GOP say threats of violence have increased under Trump By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press Some Republicans point to a virulent backlash against Trump that they say has gone beyond the bounds of moderate political dissent and — subtly or not — advocates violence. Continue reading
Jun 14 Congressional Baseball Game will go on as scheduled after shooting By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., assured lawmakers assembled at a members' briefing that the game will be played as scheduled, prompting a standing ovation. Continue reading