Jun 13 Watch 16:17 What former Justice officials heard in Sessions' testimony By PBS News Hour From dealings with former FBI Director James Comey to the attorney general's recusal from the Russia probe, Judy Woodruff gets analysis from George Terwilliger, Walter Dellinger and Carrie Cordero, three former Justice Department officials with extensive experience in government and… Continue watching
Jun 13 Proposed downsizing of Bears Ears National Monument draws mixed reactions By Brady McCombs, Associated Press "It sets a precedent for the review of all the monuments," said Beth Casoni, executive director of the Massachusetts Lobstermen's Association Inc. Continue reading
Jun 13 Supreme Court gives Trump administration more time to file brief on travel ban By Associated Press The state of Hawaii, which had challenged the ban, also gets a chance to submit additional briefs. Continue reading
Jun 13 What we learned at the Sessions hearing By Lisa Desjardins Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday, where he was asked about the Russia investigations, his recusal, and his role in the firing of former FBI director James Comey. Here are some key takeaways from… Continue reading
Jun 13 Sessions refuses to disclose conversations with Trump, drawing repeated questions from senators By Associated Press Sessions won't describe his conversations with Trump about the firing of FBI Director James Comey, though Trump has not asserted executive privilege. Continue reading
Jun 13 Sessions to Sen. Wyden: 'Secret innuendo' about my contact with Russia isn't true By Associated Press Sessions raised his voice to the Democratic senator pressing him for an answer. Continue reading
Jun 13 Sessions says he had concerns about Comey long before firing By Associated Press Sessions recommended the firing last month, raising questions about whether he violated his recusal from investigations into Trump campaign ties to Russia. Continue reading
Jun 13 Sessions: I recused myself from Russia investigation because of role on Trump campaign By Associated Press Sessions says his recusal was not because he had done something wrong or was, himself, the subject of the investigation. Continue reading
Jun 13 Democrats try to distance themselves from call for Trump's impeachment By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Democratic leaders recognize that any talk of impeachment energizes the Republican base, and that could undercut Democrats hoping for significant gains in next year's midterm elections. Continue reading
Jun 13 Sessions says he did not have third meeting with Russian ambassador By Associated Press His impassioned response came after Senate Democrats raised questions about whether Sessions privately met with Sergey Kislyak at an April 2016 foreign policy event. Continue reading