Apr 06 Watch 4:06 Why Devin Nunes is pulling back from the Russia probe By PBS News Hour Rep. Devin Nunes, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, announced he would step away from the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Nunes’ departure comes amid heavy criticism and ethics complaints. Judy Woodruff speaks with The Washington… Continue watching
Apr 06 Rep. Mike Conaway to replace Nunes as head of House Russia probe By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press On Thursday, Speaker Paul Ryan tapped Conaway to continue the investigation after House intelligence committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., stepped aside. Continue reading
Apr 06 Twitter challenges U.S. order to identify user behind anti-Trump account By Associated Press Twitter defied a U.S. government request for records that could identify users behind an account opposed to President Donald Trump, and is challenging the order in court. Continue reading
Apr 06 Sen. Patty Murray on why she joined the filibuster against Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch By Jessica Yarvin Senate Republicans moved forward on Thursday with the "nuclear option" to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. In an interview with PBS NewsHour, Democratic Sen. Patty Murray -- the No. 3 Democrat in the Senate -- explained why she… Continue reading
Apr 06 China’s President Xi Jinping, Trump arrive in Florida for first face-to-face meeting By Vivian Salama, Julie Pace, Associated Press Both as a candidate and president, Donald Trump has taken an aggressive posture toward China, labeling Beijing "tremendous problem."… Continue reading
Apr 06 A blow-by-blow guide to the (incredibly) complicated Senate votes on Neil Gorsuch By Lisa Desjardins Rule changes, motions and other maneuverings are complicated. But they’re also important and worth understanding -- especially when they determine the outcome on things like a Supreme Court nomination. Continue reading
Apr 06 Where does the immigration debate stand under President Trump? By Danielle Renwick and Brianna Lee, Council on Foreign Relations Immigration has been a touchstone of the U.S. political debate for decades, and moved to the fore once again with the inauguration of Donald J. Trump, who made the issue a centerpiece of his presidential campaign. Learn more in this… Continue reading
Apr 06 Devin Nunes recuses himself as House Intel chair during Russia probe By Eileen Sullivan and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The decision by Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., comes amid partisan turmoil on the committee. Democrats have alleged that Nunes, who was on President Donald Trump's transition team, is too close to the White House and cannot lead an impartial inquiry. Continue reading
Apr 05 Watch 10:16 Senate debates Gorsuch, heading into possible nuclear face-off By PBS News Hour The U.S. Senate spent all night and all day debating Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and the so-called "nuclear option," which would change long-standing rules so that confirmation requires only a majority vote. Matt Schlapp of the American Conservative Union… Continue watching
Apr 05 Watch 9:29 How does the FBI insulate itself from political pressure? By PBS News Hour The FBI's investigation into Russian meddling in the election, yet another politically sensitive case, has drawn scrutiny for the bureau. Last year Director James Comey was criticized for his handling of an investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s… Continue watching