Jun 20 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time By Jessica Yarvin The 24-hour news cycle is filled with politics coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week. Continue reading
Jun 20 WATCH: Spicer hasn't talked Russia meddling with Trump By Associated Press White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer says he has yet to discuss with the president whether he believes the Russia government interfered in the 2016 election, as intelligence agencies have concluded. Continue reading
Jun 20 Trump meets Poroshenko for brief 'drop-in' visit By Vivian Salama, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump met with his Ukrainian counterpart Tuesday amid intensifying questions over whether his administration will step in to protect partners in the face of Russian aggression. Continue reading
Jun 20 WATCH: Ryan, Pence to speak on overhauling tax code this year By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Overhauling the nation's tax code in a once-in-a-generation opportunity, says House Speaker Paul Ryan, who is promising to act by the end of the year despite political divisions among Republicans and a crowded legislative agenda for Congress. Continue reading
Jun 20 12 cities to receive Justice Department aid to fight crime By Associated Press BETHESDA, Md. — The Justice Department will help 12 U.S. cities develop long-term strategies to decrease violent crime, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 20 Poll: Few favor Trump move to ditch Paris accord By Michael Biesecker and Emily Swanson, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Less than one-third of Americans support President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord, a new poll shows. Continue reading
Jun 20 Writing a bill in private by either party is not unusual By Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Republican effort to secretly craft a health care bill and whisk it through the Senate is drawing fire from members of both parties. But it's not uncommon for either party to draft bills or resolve stubborn final… Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 8:11 Trump lawyer: No information that the president is under investigation By PBS News Hour President Trump has not been informed that he is under investigation for obstruction of justice by special counsel Robert Mueller, according to Jay Sekulow, a member of his legal team. Sekulow joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the president’s reaction to… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 6:02 Georgia's record-breaking special election will test Trump approval By PBS News Hour A special election in Georgia has become the most expensive U.S. House race in history. In a district that's been consistently Republican for decades, Democrats are pinning their hopes and money on a young candidate, Jon Ossoff, who's going up… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 8:05 What's at stake for both sides of the Georgia race By PBS News Hour What are the factors playing into the competitive and expensive race for a House seat in Georgia? Judy Woodruff talks to Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR about the special election face-off, a look… Continue watching