Apr 24 Watch 5:20 The biggest sticking points fueling government shutdown talk By PBS News Hour With Congress back in session, lawmakers are facing an end-of-the-week deadline in order to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown. Meanwhile, President Trump is demanding funding for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. Lisa Desjardins and John Yang join Judy… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 7:29 What have we learned from President Trump's first 100 days? By PBS News Hour Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss President Trump’s learning curve in his first 100 days, as well as former President Obama’s first public appearance. Continue watching
Apr 24 Former President George H.W. Bush to remain in hospital for observation after mild case of pneumonia By Associated Press Family spokesman Jim McGrath said Monday that the medical team at Houston Methodist Hospital hopes to discharge the 92-year-old Bush by the end of the week. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Spicer says White House will host North Korea briefing for Senate By Associated Press White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer hosts his daily news briefing on Monday. The entire U.S. Senate has been invited to the White House Wednesday for a briefing on the escalating situation with North Korea. White House Press… Continue reading
Apr 24 Trump pushes border wall, setting up dispute with Dems, possible government shutdown By Catherine Lucey and Hope Yen, Associated Press With a budget deadline looming, President Donald Trump plans a whirlwind of activities seeking to highlight accomplishments while putting fresh pressure on congressional Democrats to pay for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Apr 24 Supreme Court turns away General Motors appeal over faulty ignition switches By Tom Krishner, Sam Hananel, Associated Press The Supreme Court on Monday turned away an appeal from General Motors Co. seeking to block dozens of lawsuits over faulty ignition switches that could expose the company to billions of dollars in additional claims. Continue reading
Apr 24 U.N. ambassador to North Korea: Don't give U.S. a reason to attack By Associated Press U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley said the U.S. wasn't looking for a fight and wouldn't attack North Korea "unless he gives us reason to do something."… Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Obama delivers first speech since leaving office By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press His first public engagement since then comes as President Donald Trump nears his 100-day mark in office. Continue reading
Apr 23 Trump heads into tough week with budget, health care battles By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Trump's administration will mark 100 days in office on April 29 — the same day that government could shut down without a budget deal. Continue reading
Apr 23 Pentagon chief visits Djibouti, home to key U.S. base By Robert Burns, Associated Press U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Sunday visited Djibouti to bolster ties with the tiny African country that is home to an important base for U.S. counterterrorism forces. Continue reading