Oct 25 WATCH: House committee gives update on efforts to address opioid crisis By Associated Press The Committee on Energy and Commerce is expected to give an update on efforts to combat the opioid crisis at 10 a.m. ET. Continue reading
Oct 25 AP report: Clinton camp helped fund Trump dossier research By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee helped fund political research into President Donald Trump that ultimately produced a dossier of allegations about his ties to Russia, a person familiar with the matter said Tuesday night. Continue reading
Oct 25 U.S. Ambassador Brown accepts advice after conduct complaint By Associated Press U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown told a New Zealand website Wednesday that he accepted advice that he should be more culturally aware after a U.S. inquiry into his conduct at a Peace Corps event in Samoa. Continue reading
Oct 25 Senate GOP votes to repeal consumer rule By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate voted narrowly to repeal a banking rule that would have allowed consumers to join together to sue their bank or credit card company. Continue reading
Oct 24 Former Arizona GOP chair Robert Graham considering a run for Flake's seat By Daniel Bush Former Arizona Republican Party chairman Robert Graham said Tuesday he is weighing a Senate run in the wake of Sen. Jeff Flake’s announcement that he won’t seek re-election in 2018. Continue reading
Oct 24 Watch 7:13 Feud between Trump, GOP members reaches new heights By PBS News Hour The Republican rift in Congress became even more public as Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee engaged in another Twitter battle with President Trump, and Arizona Sen. Jeff Blake announced he will not seek re-election in a speech charged with criticism… Continue watching
Oct 24 Watch 5:07 News Wrap: Senate sends $36.5 billion disaster bill to Trump By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the Senate sent President Trump a disaster bill worth $36.5 billion that includes funding for Puerto Rico and other areas ravaged by hurricanes and wildfires, flood insurance claims and FEMA. Also, the Government Accountability Office… Continue watching
Oct 24 Watch 8:52 Thune: GOP trying stay focused on agenda despite 'family feuds' By PBS News Hour The public rift between President Trump and members of his own party is raising questions about the future of the GOP’s legislative agenda. Judy Woodruff speaks with Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota to explore what this feud will… Continue watching
Oct 24 Watch 7:46 What does Flake's warning about Trump mean for the GOP? By PBS News Hour A Twitter battle and a retirement announcement forced a Republican divide further into the public eye on Tuesday. Judy Woodruff gets two views from Brian McGuire, former chief staff for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Chris Buskirk of American Greatness… Continue watching
Oct 24 Senate passes $36.5 billion disaster aid bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The Senate passed a $36.5 billion emergency aid measure Tuesday to refill disaster accounts, provide a much-needed cash infusion to Puerto Rico, and bail out the federal flood insurance program. Continue reading