Apr 18 WATCH: Trump signs executive order tightening rules on H1B visa program for highly skilled foreign workers By Catherine Lucey, Scott Bauer, Associated Press The order Trump signed at the Wisconsin headquarters of tool maker Snap-on Inc. targets the H1B program, which the White House says undercuts U.S. workers. Continue reading
Apr 18 Inside Neil Gorsuch's first day at the Supreme Court By Jeffrey Brown The new justice had clearly done his homework. Continue reading
Apr 18 Justice plans crackdown on violent street gangs By Associated Press On Tuesday, the attorney general called out one organization in particular, the MS-13 street gang, members of which are suspected in the killings of four people last week in Long Island. Continue reading
Apr 18 Mattis says North Korea 'recklessly tried to provoke' with latest failed missile test By Robert Burns, Associated Press Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' language was stronger than in an initial written statement he issued shortly after the launch, in which he simply said he was aware of the failure. Continue reading
Apr 17 5 important stories that can help you (mostly) take a break from politics By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry, Iman Smith Catch up on these stories that you might have missed in the deluge of news. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 8:37 Why getting tax reform done is crucial for Republicans By PBS News Hour Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss what a win in a surprisingly competitive special election in Georgia would mean for Democrats, how Republicans are learning the difficulty of governing… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch 2:45 North Korea's failed missile test draws dueling rhetoric By PBS News Hour Vice President Mike Pence in a visit to the DMZ and South Korean capital vowed action to achieve a nuclear-free peninsula, saying the U.S. and its allies will act unless China uses its influence to rein in North Korea. Meanwhile,… Continue watching
Apr 17 After failed health care bill, pro-Trump group launches ads supporting fight to repeal and replace Obamacare By Alan Fram, Associated Press The $3 million campaign comes during a congressional recess in which GOP lawmakers' town hall meetings have been rocked by liberal supporters of Obamacare. Continue reading
Apr 17 Beyond test scores, here are new ways states are tracking school success By Maria Danilova, Associated Press The plans are required under the Every Student Succeeds Act, a law signed by former President Barack Obama that takes effect in the coming school year. Continue reading
Apr 17 WATCH: White House defends transparency after visitor log reversal By Julie Pace, Associated Press Earlier this morning, press secretary Sean Spicer told "Fox & Friends" that the Chinese government could be move involved in efforts to address North Korea aggression. Continue reading