Sep 04 Watch 7:46 Will the end of DACA prod Congress into immigration action? By PBS News Hour Congress is back in session this week and gearing up for a growing September agenda. Meanwhile, there are reports that President Trump plans to end DACA in six months. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Stuart Rothenberg of… Continue watching
Sep 04 Could states compel presidential candidates to release their tax returns? By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press Critics say the U.S. Constitution already sets out qualifications to become president and it's not up to states to add new qualifications. Continue reading
Sep 04 Congress should tie Harvey aid to the debt ceiling increase vote, Mnuchin says By Hope Yen, Associated Press On Sunday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott described the federal aid package as an important initial "down payment" on Harvey relief that he expects will come to $150 billion to $180 billion. "We need Congress to step up and pass this… Continue reading
Sep 04 Trump expected to announce end of protections for young immigrants after six month delay By Jill Colvin and Catherin Lucey, Associated Press Trump had been unusually candid as he wrestled with the decision in the early months of his administration. During a February press conference, he said the topic was "a very, very difficult subject for me, I will tell you. To… Continue reading
Sep 03 Trump resistance groups look beyond Washington for victories By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Seats of power unaccustomed to intense political attention are the focus of liberal groups as they try to turn the Trump resistance movement into tangible victories. Continue reading
Sep 03 U.S. considers trade sanctions over North Korea By Associated Press President Donald Trump says the United States is considering halting trade with "any country doing business with North Korea."… Continue reading
Sep 03 Trump weighs pulling out of free trade deal with South Korea By Associated Press President Donald Trump is considering triggering a withdrawal from a free trade agreement with South Korea, a business lobbying group said Saturday. Continue reading
Sep 03 Trump attends church service on National Day of Prayer By Associated Press President Donald Trump is attending a church service on a National Day of Prayer for Harvey victims. Continue reading
Sep 03 AP Exclusive: Toxic waste sites flooded in Houston area By Michael Biesecker and Jason Dearen, Associated Press The Houston metro area has more than a dozen Superfund sites, designated by the EPA as being among America’s most intensely contaminated places. Continue reading
Sep 03 Trump raises stakes in escalating North Korean nuclear crisis By Robert Burns, Associated Press President Donald Trump raised the stakes Sunday in an escalating crisis over North Korea's nuclear threats, suggesting drastic economic measures against China and criticizing ally South Korea. Continue reading