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
Apr 05 Watch 3:38 News Wrap: Bannon removed from National Security Council By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump removed chief political strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council, whose appointment had drawn criticism. Also, the president said it's possible that former National Security Adviser Susan Rice may have committed a… Continue watching
Apr 05 5 overlooked political stories that are worth your time By Jessica Yarvin There's plenty of politics covered in a 24-hour news cycle's time, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Continue reading
Apr 05 Analysis: What you need to know about the filibuster and the Supreme Court By Lisa Desjardins Here are some crisp answers about the filibuster and nuclear option in play in the battle over Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue reading
Apr 05 Trump’s FDA pick faces questions over financial ties to medical companies By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Scott Gottlieb promised to prioritize the opioid crisis, said science will prevail despite his extensive financial ties to FDA-regulated medical companies. Continue reading
Apr 05 Trump removes Steve Bannon from National Security Council By Vivian Salama, Associated Press Bannon's role on the NSC sparked concerns from Trump critics, who said it was inappropriate for the political adviser to play a role in national security. Continue reading
Apr 05 ‘Winter White House’ a winning brand for Trump’s business By Julie Bykowicz, Terry Spencer, Associated Press A two-day summit with China's Xi Jinping follows five previous weekend trips that Trump has made to Mar-a-Lago in his 12 weeks in office. Continue reading