Aug 03 WATCH: Trump blasts Democrats, Russia investigations at campaign rally in Huntington, West Virginia By Laura Santhanam Democrats “can continue their obsession with the Russian hoax or they can serve the interests of the American people,” Trump said after Justice’s announcement. “Try winning at the voting booth.”… Continue reading
Aug 03 Can Congress protect special counsel Mueller from being fired? By Daniel Bush Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Chris Coons, D-Del., introduced legislation Thursday that would protect special counsel Robert Mueller’s job. Continue reading
Aug 03 DOJ threatens to deny crime-fighting assistance for 4 sanctuary cities By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press The threat marks Attorny General Jeff Sessions' latest effort to force local authorities to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, part of a push to reduce crime he believes is linked to illegal immigration. Continue reading
Aug 03 President Trump grudgingly signs Russia sanctions bill By Vivian Salama and Richard Lardner, Associated Press Dealt a striking congressional rebuke, Donald Trump grudgingly signed what he called a "seriously flawed" package of sanctions against Russia, bowing for the moment to resistance from both parties to his push for warmer ties with Moscow. Continue reading
Aug 03 Senators move to protect special counsel in Russia probe By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are moving to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller's job, putting forth new legislation that aims to ensure the integrity of current and future independent investigations. Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch 3:20 How a Trump-endorsed overhaul would dramatically change U.S. immigration By PBS News Hour A bill proposed by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., and endorsed by President Trump would cut in half the number of people legally allowed into the United States, and mark a profound shift in American policy… Continue watching
Aug 02 Watch 4:58 News Wrap: Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, calling it 'seriously flawed' By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump signed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, but made clear his distaste for the legislation. Also, the White House is knocking down reports that the Justice Department is considering lawsuits against… Continue watching
Aug 02 Watch 7:22 Can John Kelly meet high expectations at the White House? By PBS News Hour He’s only been on the job for three days, but the installation of new Chief of Staff John Kelly is being closely watched for signs of change at the White House. Karine Jean-Pierre of Moveon.org and Barry Bennett, former senior… Continue watching
Aug 02 Watch 5:58 Trump and Congress play tug of war on health care and Russia sanctions By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin With significant divides on issues like health care and Russia, there appears to be growing tension between the White House and Capitol Hill. Lisa Desjardins and Nick Schifrin join Judy Woodruff for a closer look at both. Continue watching
Aug 02 Justice Department denies broad move against college affirmative action By Sadie Gurman, Maria Danilova, Associated Press A day after The New York Times reported the department was seeking current attorneys interested in "investigations and possible litigation related to intentional race-based discrimination in college and university admissions," the Justice Department said the job ad was related to… Continue reading