Oct 04 WATCH: Senators discuss first findings in Russia probe By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Senate intelligence committee said Wednesday the panel is continuing to investigate possible collusion between Russia and associates of the Trump campaign, but has not reached a conclusion yet. Continue reading
Oct 04 Pelosi: GOP Congress beholden to NRA, other gun interests By Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi accused Republicans in Congress of being "a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of America" as she and other Democrats bemoaned the lack of action by the GOP majority… Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: Lawmakers grill former Equifax CEO over company's $7.5 million IRS contract By Joshua Barajas But the biggest sore point for lawmakers appeared to be Equifax’s new $7.25 million contract with the Internal Revenue Service signed last month. Both sides of the aisle condemned the no-bid contract. Continue reading
Oct 03 Watch 10:04 Did district lines rig Wisconsin elections? Supreme Court case could reshape politics By PBS News Hour The Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit that challenges Wisconsin's legislative map over partisan gerrymandering, and the outcome could have national implications. Special correspondent Jeff Greenfield offers an overview of the case, then Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal… Continue watching
Oct 03 This New York bill would ban anonymous political ads on Facebook By Associated Press The proposed disclosure rules also would apply to mailed campaign advertisements. Continue reading
Oct 03 Poll: Most Americans don't think Trump can lead during global crisis By Laura Santhanam Fifty-seven percent of survey respondents said they have an unfavorable impression of him, according to a new poll from the PBS NewsHour and Marist Poll. Continue reading
Oct 03 WATCH: Trump pledges help to Puerto Rico, says the island has 'thrown our budget a little out of whack' By Associated Press After arriving in Puerto Rico, the president promised to help in recovery from Hurricane Maria but also scolded local officials for the island's $74 billion public debt. Continue reading
Oct 03 WATCH: Ryan says no plan to act soon on easing gun regulations By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Republican-led Congress had been pushing ahead on measures to loosen gun restrictions. Continue reading
Oct 03 WATCH: Mattis says Afghan forces fully engaged for first time By Associated Press During congressional testimony Tuesday, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the Afghan forces are suffering fewer casualties as they continue to improve. Continue reading
Oct 03 WATCH: Former Equifax CEO says sale of company stock was unrelated to massive data breach By Joshua Barajas Former Equifax CEO Richard Smith's first hearing on Capitol Hill will be before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Tuesday. It is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET. Watch the hearing here. Continue reading