May 29 Watch 6:07 News Wrap: Trump pays tribute to fallen service members on Memorial day By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, President Trump joined other Americans around the country in observing a national day of remembrance, with remarks and ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery. Also, North Korea defied international pressure by firing another test ballistic missile, which… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 9:06 Damage control over Jared Kushner’s reported Russia communication hasn’t quelled criticism By PBS News Hour Several top Trump administration officials have come out defending senior adviser Jared Kushner after it was reported that he had discussed with the Russian ambassador the possibility of opening a secret communication backchannel between the Trump team and Russia. William… Continue watching
May 29 Column: How JFK created the cultural template for the modern presidency By Steven Watts, The Conversation From the beginning of his career, John F. Kennedy’s appeal was always more about image than ideology, the emotions he channeled than the policies he advanced, says University of Missouri-Columbia historian Steven Watts… Continue reading
May 28 Once an unlikely candidate, Iowa’s governor embraces new job By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Republican Kim Reynolds insists she never saw herself running for office, much less serving as governor. Continue reading
May 28 AP Report: Kushner ties to Russia questioned as Trump blasts media By Hope Yen and Vivian Salma, Associated Press Congressional Democrats on Sunday demanded to hear directly from top White House adviser Jared Kushner over allegations of proposed secret back-channel communications with Russia. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 4:45 Looking at JFK’s legacy in the shadow of his death By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 28 New York senators’ scandal highlights vast stipend system By Anna Gronewold, Associated Press In New York's state senate, nearly all 63 members take home stipends nicknamed "lulus" that add between $9,000 and $34,000 to their wages. Continue reading
May 28 Dems try to enlist military vets in fight for House majority By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Democrats hope to enlist military veterans in another type of fight — for majority control of the House. Continue reading
May 28 U.S. official mulling greatly expanding airplane laptop ban By Associated Press Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly says he's considering banning laptops from the passenger cabins of all international flights to and from the United States. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 5:44 Washington Post reporter: Russian ambassador ‘taken aback’ by Kushner’s back channel request By PBS News Hour The Washington Post reported Friday that President Trump's son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, proposed a secret, secure back channel to the Kremlin in a conversation with Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. Kushner's lawyer said he will cooperate with the FBI's… Continue watching